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IVC Filter Complications – A Medical Animation Video

IVC Filter Complications

From YouTube, “This medical animation demonstrates a possible complication for a patient implanted with an Inferior Vena Cava (IVC) filter. The filter, whose purpose is to catch and prevent fatal blood clots from reaching the heart, unexpectedly migrates and punctures the IVC and nearby tissues.”

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Taxotere

Taxotere (docetaxel) is a chemotherapy drug, used to treat cancer. It is one of the most commonly used chemotherapy drugs for breast cancer, and it is also used for other types of … [Read More...]

Recent Headlines

Diabetic Man Testing Blood Levels

Type 2 Diabetes Drugs Pose Numerous Health Risks

June 6, 2019 By Lynn Fugaro

The hits just keep coming for Johnson & Johnson, and now its Type 2 diabetes drug, Invokana, is in the spotlight, again. Invokana, … [Read More...]

Diseases and Conditions

Modern Medicine Extends & Improves Quality of Life

drug-informationWe live in a world where almost every single person will use a medication or medical device. Nearly 70% of Americans are on at least one prescription drug, according to the Mayo Clinic. The same study says that more than half of us take two.

New medications and medical devices are rapidly flooding the market. Pharmaceutical companies and device manufacturers are also flooding the airwaves with feel-good advertisements touting the benefits of those drugs and devices. Many are life-savers, and many are deadly. Some are both.

With so much information floating around, how can you tell the difference?

DangerousDrugNews.com is here to help you get the facts about dangerous drugs and medical devices. If this website doesn’t answer your questions, email us and we will try to find the answers to your questions.

PPIs Side Effects

PPI Heartburn and Ulcer Medications May Cause Stomach Cancer

November 27, 2018 By Lynn Fugaro

Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are used to treat heartburn, ulcers, and symptoms of acid reflux. Recent studies have found an increased risk of developing stomach cancer if you take these drugs. PPIs include popular prescription and over-the-counter … [Read More...]

Johnson & Johnson Loses Second Major Talcum Powder Case

May 6, 2017 By Altrumedia

In its second trial loss in less than 3 months, Johnson & Johnson has been ordered to pay $55 million by a St. Louis jury to Gloria Ristesund, who had claimed that using the company’s talc-powder products led to the development of her ovarian … [Read More...]

Transvaginal Mesh Lawsuit

April 4, 2017 By Altrumedia

There have been tens of thousands of claims filed across the country against the manufacturers of the transvaginal mesh inserts. The lawsuits claim that complications could have been prevented had the manufacturers of these products properly … [Read More...]

RSS FDA Med Watch

  • Church & Dwight Co., Inc. Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Zicam® Cold Remedy Nasal Swabs, Zicam® Nasal AllClear Swabs, and Orajel™ Baby Teething Swabs Due to Microbial Contamination
  • Infusion Pump Correction: Baxter Updates Instructions for Use for Novum IQ Large Volume Pump due to Potential for Underinfusion
  • Infusion Pump Recall: Infusion Pump Thermal Damage Issue from Smiths Medical
  • Anesthesia Breathing Circuit Kit Correction: Draeger, Inc. Updates Use Instructions for VentStar Flex and Anesthesia Circuit Kits Due to Cracks in Hose That May Cause Inadequate Ventilation
  • Infusion Pump Recall: False Alarm Issue with Infusion Pump from Smiths Medical
  • Infusion Pump Recall: Infusion Pump Intermittent Connection Issue from Smiths Medical
  • Flexible Tracheostomy Tube Recall: Medtronic Removes Shiley Adult Flexible Tracheostomy Tube with TaperGuard Cuff Reusable Inner Cannula Due to Risk for Disconnection of the Flange from the Device Cannula

Recent Headlines

Diabetic Man Testing Blood Levels

Type 2 Diabetes Drugs Pose Numerous Health Risks

The hits just keep coming for Johnson & Johnson, and now its … [Read More...]

PPIs Side Effects

PPI Heartburn and Ulcer Medications May Cause Stomach Cancer

Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are used to treat heartburn, … [Read More...]

Johnson & Johnson Loses Second Major Talcum Powder Case

In its second trial loss in less than 3 months, Johnson & … [Read More...]

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