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.
Research questions the supposed heart benefits of Jardiance, while other diabetes drugs are under fire for concerns over stomach paralysis risks.
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.
FDA indicates that a recent update to the instructions constitutes a Class I recall, since problems with the Impella Blood Pumps can lead to severe injury or death
Researchers found a significantly increased risk of heart problems linked to ADHD drugs, but say the risks are not high enough to recommend avoiding use of the medications.
FDA has classified problems with the communication system as a Class 1 HeartMate recall, indicating that continued use of the device may pose a risk of serious injuries or death.
Decreased kidney function makes it harder for the body to filter out digoxin, which could cause the heart drug to a buildup in toxicity, researchers warn.
There was little difference in rates of death or hospitalization between patients given Injectafer or a placebo, researchers found.
More than two dozen incidents have been reported in connection to the Medtronic implantable cardiac defibrillator recall, including 22 injuries caused by problems with low energy output
Heart failure risks from anthracycline were linked to high doses, as well as long-term and short-term side effects
FDA says Abiomed Impella RP Heart Pump Systems are safe enough to use, but must be limited to specific patient populations.