Uloric Removed From Market Following Years of Concerns About Potential Health Risks
Years ago, critics said Uloric heart risks outweighed any benefits provided by the gout medication, calling for a Uloric recall in 2019.
Tag Archives: Heart Attack
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Traffic Emissions Account for 70% of External Matter Found in Urbanites’ Lungs: Study
Levels of pollution found in the lungs of Los Angeles residents rose and fell with the patterns of rush hour traffic, researchers found.
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Side Effects of Beta Blockers May Increase Risk of Stroke After Surgery: Study
Researchers indicate that more studies are needed to determine how to safely use the hypertension drugs before surgery, especially among minorities.
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Arthritis and Joint Pain Supplement Recalled for Heart Attack Risks From Undisclosed Drug Ingredients
AK Forte Dietary Supplements may contain three undisclosed medications, which could lead to drug interactions and other adverse side effects.
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Sugar Substitute Erythritol Linked to Increased Risk of Blood Clots: Study
Recent research has highlighted a number of previously unknown health risks linked to the use of sugar substitutes and artificial sweeteners.
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Unnecessary NSAID Use Linked to Avoidable Health Problems and Medical Costs: Study
While providing only limited benefits, researchers indicate that the use of NSAID pain relief medications have cost residents of the UK thousands of years of good health and millions in additional healthcare costs
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Widespread Overprescribing of Lipitor, Similar Cholesterol Drugs Likely, Study Finds
Critics say the 2013 prescribing guidelines for drugs like Lipitor and Zocor led to the "statinization" of America.
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Sugar Substitute Xylitol Linked to Increased Stroke, Heart Attack Risks: Study
Researchers warn side effects of xylitol may increase blood platelet activity, leading to blood flow concerns.
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Study Finds Jardiance Does Not Significantly Reduce Heart Failure or Mortality Rates Among Patients
Research questions the supposed heart benefits of Jardiance, while other diabetes drugs are under fire for concerns over stomach paralysis risks.
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Antipsychotics Linked to Heart Failure, Stroke, Other Health Risks in Dementia Patients: Study
Findings come amid continuing concerns about the overuse of antipsychotics for dementia patients in long-term care facilities, which is considered a form of "chemical restraint" or nursing home abuse.
