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Surgical Stapler Manufacturers Support Reclassification, with Caveats
The FDA has recommended changing the classification of surgical staplers—medical devices used to close wounds during surgery—because of the safety risks associated with them. The
CoaguChek Recall: What You Need To Know
Warfarin sodium (Coumadin or Marevan) is the most widely used anticoagulant in the United States. This medication is vital for patients with venous thromboembolism, chronic
FDA Issues Black Box Warning for Uloric
In February 2019, the FDA issued a “black box warning” – the agency’s strongest and most prominent advisory — for Takeda’s popular gout drug, Uloric.
Roundup: What You Need to Know About Potential Links to Cancer
Chaffin Luhana LLP is pleased to provide you with Living Safer, your magazine for all things related to safety. Please consider reading the cover story
Infection After Taking Xeljanz? Here’s What To Do!
Designed to treat rheumatoid arthritis and ulcerative colitis, Pfizer’s Xeljanz (tofacitinib) has been linked with potentially deadly side effects, which include: Liver enzyme elevations, lipid
Is Your Medication Causing Dangerous Side Effects?
There is an old saying that sometimes the cure is worse than the disease. While medications are prescribed to treat ailments, sometimes the side effects