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• Despite Side Effects of Xeljanz and Rinvoq, FDA Still Approves New Indications After Updated Warnings

  December 16, 2021

  Irvin Jackson

  The FDA has granted new approvals for rheumatoid arthritis drugs Xeljanz and Rinvoq despite concerns over heart, cancer and blood clot side effects.

• Rinvoq Warning Label Updated to Add Cancer and Heart Risks Seen With Xeljanz Side Effects

  December 6, 2021

  Irvin Jackson

  Rinvoq will now carry label warnings on cancer and heart risks which were first discovered through a study of Xeljanz side effects.

• Eli Lilly-Funded Study Claims Side Effects of Olumiant Do Not Warrant Same Adverse Label Warnings as Xeljanz

  November 16, 2021

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study announced by Eli Lilly appears to suggest Olumiant, a rheumatoid arthritis drug, does not need the same label warnings for heart problems as Xeljanz, it's competitor.

• Xeljanz Heart Risks May Be Similar Across Other JAK Inhibitors Like Rinvoq, Oluminant: Study

  November 12, 2021

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study suggests the risk of heart problems linked to Xeljanz is similar across all other rheumatoid arthritis drugs belonging to the same class of medications.

• DreamStation CPAP Recall Lawsuit Alleges Degraded Foam Caused Asthma, COPD and Throat Tumor

  November 5, 2021

  Irvin Jackson

  A New York man says the sound abatement foam used in recalled Philips DreamStation CPAP devices caused him to develop asthma, COPD, a throat tumor and other health problems.

• Short-Term Dual Platelet Therapy Decreases Risk of Bleeding Events in Heart Stent Patients: Study

  November 3, 2021

  Russell Maas

  A new study indicates shortening the duration patients are told to take two blood thinners after receiving a heart stent retains the benefits and decreases the risk of major bleeding.

• Study’s Findings Question Link Between Testosterone Drugs and Blood Clots

  October 26, 2021

  Russell Maas

  A new study raises questions about whether testosterone therapy actually increases the risk of blood clots in men with hypogonadism.

• Vaping Linked To Increased Blood Clot Risk: Study

  September 14, 2021

  Russell Maas

  A new study suggests vaping with nicotine-based e-cigarettes can increase the risk of blood clots, potentially leading to heart attacks and strokes.

• Xeljanz FDA Label Warning Update Adds Information About Risk of Cancer, Blood Clots and Heart Side Effects

  September 2, 2021

  Irvin Jackson

  The FDA is requiring new label warnings for Xeljanz and similar drugs, following a review which revealed links between increased risks of heart attacks, strokes, blood clots, and lymphomas, as well as an increased risk of lung cancer for current or former smokers.

• Savaysa Side Effects May Carry Higher Risk of Bleeding Than Warfarin For Heart Valve Replacement Patients: Study

  September 1, 2021

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study indicates the blood thinner Savaysa increases the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding for TAVR patients with atrial fibrillation when compared to warfarin.