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• Gallbladder Surgery Malpractice Lawsuits Results in $11M Jury Award

  August 4, 2015

  Irvin Jackson

  A Georgia woman was awarded $11 million for a botched gallbladder surgery that almost caused her to bleed to death.

• Combo of Antidepressants and NSAIDs Increase Risk of Intracranial Hemorrhage: Study

  July 22, 2015

  Martha Garcia

  The findings of a new study indicate that taking over-the-counter painkillers and antidepressants increase the risk of brain bleeds.

• Xarelto Pregnancy Risks Require Further Studies, After Evidence Drug Crosses Placenta

  July 13, 2015

  Irvin Jackson

  Researchers warn that they have detected that the blood thinner Xarelto rapidly crosses the placenta, which raises questions about the safety of the anticoagulant among pregnant women.

• Side Effects of Brilinta Linked to Bleeding Risk In Heart Attack Patients: Study

  March 23, 2015

  Irvin Jackson

  The findings of new clinical trials indicate that Brilinta may reduce the risk of a second heart attack, but side...

• NSAIDs Linked to Increased Bleeding Risk After Heart Attack: Study

  February 25, 2015

  Martha Garcia

  A new study indicates that taking over-the-counter pain medications after a heart attack increases the risk of serious injury, death, and a second heart attack.

• Savaysa, New Factor Xa Blood Thinner, To Hit Market With Black Box Warning

  February 9, 2015

  Irvin Jackson

  A new blood thinner approved by the FDA carries a black box warning that it may be less effective in patients with normal kidney functions.

• Xarelto Antidote to Reverse Bleeding Problems May Have Been Found by Portola

  January 12, 2015

  Irvin Jackson

  Clinical trials have shown some success in the development for a Xarelto reversal agent, as manufacturers race to develop antidotes for blood thinners linked to deadly and uncontrollable bleeding problems.

• Researchers Call For Open Access to Clinical Trial Data

  September 15, 2014

  Irvin Jackson

  More drug researchers are calling for open access to clinical trial data amid distrust for the pharmaceutical industry to police itself.

• Blood Transfusions To Treat Brain Injury Anemia Don’t Work: Study

  July 10, 2014

  Martha Garcia

  Researchers say they see no benefit to giving TBI patients blood transfusions, a long standing practice to prevent neurological problems.

• Alere Blood Clot Test Strip Recall Issued After Warfarin Deaths

  May 7, 2014

  Russell Maas

  An Alere blood clot test strip recall has been announced following reports of three bleeding deaths linked to inaccurate strip results.