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Vetting a COVID-19 Drug: A Q&A with Immunologist Dr. Hooman Noorchashm

As the global count of COVID-19 cases continues to climb, researchers, scientists and drug makers are working quickly to find a potential treatment.

Michelle Llamas April 28, 2020
Chlorthalidone Linked to Higher Risk of Electrolyte, Kidney Problems

Chlorthalidone — known by the brand name Thalitone — is the American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association’s preferred first-line treatment…

Michelle Llamas April 20, 2020
Drug Makers Warned for Potential Diethylene Glycol Toxin Contamination

In January 2020, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration warned three pharmaceutical manufacturers for significant violations of current good manufacturing practices and…

Michelle Llamas April 20, 2020
Company Waited 2 Months After FDA Warning to Recall Rompe Pecho Cough Syrup

Despite a warning from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration that some of its Rompe Pecho cough syrup was contaminated and could…

Terry Turner April 17, 2020
Contaminated Mental Health Drug Recall Adds to Lamictal Risks

Taro Pharmaceuticals voluntarily recalled some of its Lamictal (lamotrigine) medication after tests showed some of the mental health…

Terry Turner April 17, 2020
Shortages Leave Health Care Workers ‘Dangerously Ill-Equipped’ to Treat COVID-19 Patients

Doctors, nurses and other health care personnel treating COVID-19 patients are reporting shortages of personal protective equipment, also known as PPE, and…

Michelle Llamas April 13, 2020
Cardinal Health Recalls 9 Million Surgical Gowns for Possible Contamination

When Cardinal Health recalled 9.1 million surgical gowns in January, it set off a ripple effect as hospitals and surgical centers braced…

Terry Turner April 13, 2020
FDA Uloric Warning Renews Concerns over Older Gout Drug Allopurinol

The number of people taking the gout medication allopurinol has been rising as gout becomes more prevalent. Prescriptions also got a boost…

Terry Turner April 13, 2020
Can Vaping Make COVID-19 Risks Worse?

Vaping may create underlying health issues for Juul and other e-cigarette users that make them more likely to suffer severe complications of…

Terry Turner April 7, 2020

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