Metformin Use Among Men Linked To Increased Risk of Birth Defects in Their Children
The findings of a new study suggest that the children of men who used metformin just before conception face an increased risk of birth defects.
Tag Archives: Birth Defects
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Antidepressants During Pregnancy Linked to Lower Scores for Children on Standardized Tests: Study
A new study find that children exposed to SSRI antidepressants during in utero perform more poorly on math tests than those who were not.
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Birth Defect Lawsuits Over Zofran Dismissed After Summary Judgment Granted on Federal Preemption
A federal judge has ruled in favor of GlaxoSmithKline, saying Zofran birth defect lawsuits are preempted by federal law due to the FDA's refusal to update the label warnings.
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Toxic Chemicals In Firefighter Foam Caused Birth Defects, Paralysis, New Jersey Woman Claims
A product liability lawsuit claims PFAS chemicals found in firefighter foams and released from nearby chemical plants resulted in a New Jersey woman being born with numerous birth defects and…
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First Bellwether Trial Over Zofran Birth Defects Set To Begin October 2021
After a number of delays, the first Zofran birth defects bellwether trial is expected to begin in October 2021.
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Study Questions Link Between Macrolides and Birth Defects
A new study raises questions about whether certain antibiotics can increase the risk of birth defects, contradicting previous studies which warned they could.
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Opioid Use During Early Pregnancy May Cause Slight Increase In Oral Cleft Birth Defects
A new study warns taking opioids during early pregnancy results in a slight increase in the risk of giving birth to a child with oral cleft defects.
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PFAS Lawsuit Claims Girl Born With Developmental And Physical Defects Due To Nearby Plastics Factories
A lawsuit filed by a mother and daughter indicate exposure to PFAS chemicals from nearby manufacturing plants resulted in the daughter being born with a host of physical and developmental…
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GlaxoSmithKline Says FDA Rejection of Petition to Review Zofran Pregnancy Data Should Provide Company Liability Protection
The makers of Zofran argue that a recent FDA rejection of calls to investigate old data on whether it causes birth defects gives the company protection from hundreds of lawsuits.
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Being Born With Birth Defects Increases Cancer Risks: Study
A new study links major birth defects to a risk of developing cancer later in life.