83 results

• Some Skin Antiseptics May Cause Serious Allergic Reactions, FDA Warns

  February 3, 2017

  Martha Garcia

  The FDA has issued a warning that the skin antiseptic chlorhexidine gluconate has been linked to severe allergic reactions that have, in some cases, turned fatal.

• Powdered Medical Glove Allergy Risk Leads FDA to Ban Certain Products

  December 20, 2016

  Irvin Jackson

  The FDA has passed a final rule which bans powdered surgical gloves due to the risks of allergic reactions and the availability of safer alternatives.

• Lawsuit Over Atruim C-Qur Mesh Alleges Doctors Misled About Hernia Repair Patch Safety Problems

  December 7, 2016

  Irvin Jackson

  A lawsuit over Atrium C-Qur hernia mesh problems alleges that the manufacturer withheld information about the risk of allergic reactions and other complications following hernia repair.

• Class Action Lawsuit for “Just for Men” Hair Dye Medical Monitoring Dismissed

  November 22, 2016

  Irvin Jackson

  A Just For Men class action lawsuit which sought medical monitoring for the risk of future skin hypersensitivity was dismissed by a federal judge this week for failing to file a proper claim.

• WEN Cleansing Conditioner Hair Loss, Other Problems Lead To FDA Warning

  July 20, 2016

  Irvin Jackson

  The FDA is warning that it has received a large number of reports of hair loss, itching, and rashes linked to the use of WEN Cleansing Conditioner and has launched an investigation.

• Xolair Pediatric Use Approved, Despite Health Risks, Heart Concerns

  July 14, 2016

  Irvin Jackson

  Xolair has been approved for use in children ages six to 11, despite concerns over side effects which have led some to suggest it be removed from the market.

• Common Additive May Be Responsible For Increase in Food Allergies: Study

  July 13, 2016

  Russell Maas

  One commonly used food additive may be tied to an increase in food allergies among Americans in recent years.

• Zyprexa DRESS Skin Reaction Risk Results in FDA Warning Update

  May 11, 2016

  Irvin Jackson

  The FDA warns that the antipsychotic Zyprexa and similar drugs can cause a severe reaction known as DRESS which can impact the internal organs and cause severe injury and death.

• Powdered Medical Glove Ban Considered By FDA Due To Allergy Risks

  March 22, 2016

  Irvin Jackson

  The FDA has proposed a ban on all powdered medical gloves, saying they can cause allergic reactions and severe adverse medical events.

• Hydrolyzed Infant Formula Does Not Protect Babies from Allergic Disease, Autoimmune Disorders: Study

  March 10, 2016

  Martha Garcia

  A new study finds that hydrolyzed infant formula does not prevent allergies, and suggests that previous research may have been marred by conflicts of interest.