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- FDA Postpones Review of New Heart Attack-Preventing Drug-January 2, 2009Recently, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that it will delay its review of prasugrel, a medication that prevents blood clots, until February 3, 2009.Produced by Eli Lilly and Company (in conjunction with Daiichi Sankyo), prasugrel is... […]
- FDA Announces Botox Black Box WarningThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a Botox black box warning, Aug. 3, 2009. The black box warning follows an earlier safety evaluation of Botox Cosmetics and two other botulinum products, concluding that the prescribing information must be updated to ensure safe consumer use.... […]
- Yaz and Yasmin Lawsuits Are on the RiseLegal professionals are reporting that injuries caused by the fourth generation birth control pills, Yaz and Yasmin have given birth to a new mass tort. What is a Mass Tort?A mass tort is a civil... […]