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• Inhaling Nitrous Oxide Linked to Increasing Number of Injuries, FDA Warns

  March 18, 2025

  Martha Garcia

  The FDA is warning of a growing number of reported injuries linked to inhaling nitrous oxide, such as brain damage, spinal cord damage and death.

• Depo-Provera Side Effects May Increase Risk of Rare, Severe Blood Clots, Case Report Warns

  March 5, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  A new case report warns of a potential link between the Depo-Provera birth control injection and severe blood clots that could cause multiple pulmonary embolisms.

• Side Effects of Combined Hormonal Contraceptives Carry Higher Blood Clot Risks Than Others: Study

  February 18, 2025

  Martha Garcia

  A study reveals that newer birth control options, particularly Depo-Provera injections, can increase the risk of dangerous blood clots in women.

• Andexxa Blood Clot Risks Lead to FDA Questions Regarding Safety of the Reversal Agent for Xarelto, Eliquis

  November 21, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  Safety concerns linked to Andexxa, the reversal agent for newer blood thinners like Xarelto and Eliquis, will be discussed at an FDA advisory panel meeting today, after postmarketing studies indicated the drug doubled the risks of blood clots and death.

• ClotTriever XL Catheter Recall Issued Following Six Patient Deaths

  August 26, 2024

  Grace Muller

  Problems with the Inari ClotTriever XL Catheter have led to six deaths and a class I recall designation by the FDA, which warns that the clot removal devices have been linked to serious injuries and deaths.

• Sugar Substitute Erythritol Linked to Increased Risk of Blood Clots: Study

  August 9, 2024

  Martha Garcia

  A new Cleveland Clinic study finds that the sugar substitute erythritol could be linked to an increased risk of blood clots, which can lead to other heart problems, like heart attacks and strokes.

• Sugar Substitute Xylitol Linked to Increased Stroke, Heart Attack Risks: Study

  June 10, 2024

  Martha Garcia

  The findings of a new study warn that side effects of the sugar substitute xylitol may increase blood platelet activity and blood flow problems, potentially resulting in dangerous blood clots, heart attacks and strokes.

• Antipsychotics Linked to Heart Failure, Stroke, Other Health Risks in Dementia Patients: Study

  May 3, 2024

  Martha Garcia

  A new study finds that giving antipsychotics to dementia patients, a practice known as "chemical restraint" carries a wide range of health risks, including life-threatening conditions like heart attacks, strokes and pneumonia.

• Side Effects of Daytrana, Concerta, Similar ADHD Drugs May Increase Risk of Heart Problems: Study

  March 18, 2024

  Martha Garcia

  A new study links increased heart risks to commonly used ADHD drugs like Ritalin, Daytrana and Concerta, which could result in heart failure, blood clots and other health risks.

• Army Hospital Malpractice Lawsuit Results in $9.5M Settlement Over Botched Gastric Bypass Surgery

  January 29, 2024

  Katherine McDaniel

  The U.S. government will pay $9.5 million to the family of a woman who died due to surgical errors and medical mistakes made during and after she underwent gastric bypass weight loss surgery.