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• Andexxa Blood Clot Risks Lead to FDA Questions Regarding Safety of the Reversal Agent for Xarelto, Eliquis

  November 21, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  Safety concerns linked to Andexxa, the reversal agent for newer blood thinners like Xarelto and Eliquis, will be discussed at an FDA advisory panel meeting today, after postmarketing studies indicated the drug doubled the risks of blood clots and death.

• Impella CP Heart Pump Recall Issued For Devices Shipped After Failing Inspections

  August 13, 2024

  Russell Maas

  AbioMed has issued an Impella Heart Pump recall over the potential for the heart pump devices with Smart Assist to unexpectedly stop working or release dangerous particulate matter.

• Medline SubG Endotracheal Tube Recall: Inflation Problem Presents Health Risks

  June 3, 2024

  Grace Muller

  The FDA has announced a recall of SubG Endotracheal Tubes with Subglottic Suction and kits that contain these devices due to a risk of tearing, loss of inflation, and severe patient injury risks.

• Daily Aspirin Provides No Protective Benefits Against Breast Cancer: Study

  May 2, 2024

  Martha Garcia

  A new study indicates daily aspirin use failed to provide any protective benefits against the recurrence of breast cancer.

• Study Links Impella Heart Pump to Severe Bleeding, Limb Damage and Other Serious Complications

  May 1, 2024

  Russell Maas

  Study finds Impella heart pumps significantly increase the risk of bleeding, limb ischemia, hemolysis, device failure, or worsening aortic regurgitation.

• Study Links Serious Bleeding Risks to Diltiazem Combination Therapy With Anticoagulants for Atrial Fibrillation

  April 19, 2024

  Martha Garcia

  Cardizem and Viazem could increase the risk of bleeding in atrial fibrillation patients being treated with Xarelto and Eliquis, a new study warns.

• Eliquis Lowers Stroke Risk, But Side Effects Linked to Higher Risk of Major Bleeding: Study

  January 17, 2024

  Katherine McDaniel

  A new study reveals Eliquis decreases the risk of stroke in patients with subclinical atrial fibrillation, but at the cost of an increased risk of major bleeding events.

• Long-term Plavix and Aspirin Use Increase Gastrointestinal Injury Risks: Study

  November 29, 2023

  Martha Garcia

  A new study warns that continuous Plavix and dual platelet therapy significantly increases the risk of gastrointestinal injury when compared to aspirin alone.

• Study Finds Low Dose Aspirin Fails to Prevent Strokes, Increases Bleeding Risks from Falls

  August 9, 2023

  Martha Garcia

  A new study finds that older adults on a daily low-dose aspirin regimen are not getting additional protection from strokes, and may be increasing their risk of brain bleeds.

• Gardasil Lawyers Report Litigation Moving Forward, As Lawsuits Over HPV Vaccine Continue to be Filed

  July 21, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  Parties involved in Gardasil HPV vaccine litigation continue to prepare test cases for early trial dates even as lawsuits continue to be filed.