November 18, 2010 – According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), misuse of scanners is the main cause for CT-Scan radiation overdoses. A radiation overdose can lead to serious injuries and result in a medical...
FDA Warns Statin Users of Memory Loss and Diabetes Risk
Earlier this week, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued new labeling guidelines for statin drugs, warning users that the medications may cause memory loss, risk of elevated blood sugar levels, and Type 2 diabetes, in addition to...
FDA Approves First Generic for Anti-Depressant Lexapro
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration just approved the first generic version of the popular antidepressant, Lexapro (escitalopram). The generic, just like Lexapro, is approved for use in the treatment of both depression, as well as generalized...