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• Use of Anemia Drugs for Kidney Failure Supported by FDA Panel

  October 19, 2010

  Staff Writers

  Despite a potential risk of stroke associated with the use of Aranesp, Procrit and Epogen, an FDA advisory panel has...

• BP Refinery Pollution Violations Result in $15M Clean Air Act Penalty

  October 4, 2010

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  BP will pay $15 million to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for violations of federal air pollution laws that...

• Effient Lawsuits

  October 1, 2010

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  Side effects of Effient may be linked to an increased relative risk of cancer, according to recent research. Some experts...

• Anemia Drugs Increase Risk of Heart Problems, Death in Some Cases: Study

  September 20, 2010

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  The findings of a new study indicate that people with chronic kidney disease and diabetes who respond poorly to certain...

• Chlorinated Pools Could Lead to Increased Cancer Risk: Study

  September 14, 2010

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  Spanish researchers are warning that swimming in pools of chlorinated water could increase the risk of cancer and genetic damage.  

• Risk of Throat Cancer from Fosamax, Actonel, Boniva Found in Study

  September 7, 2010

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  Long-term users of the bone-strengthening drugs Fosamax, Actonel, Boniva and other oral bisphosphonates may face a doubled risk of throat...

• Exposure to BPA Increases Testosterone Levels in Men: Study

  August 31, 2010

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  A new study by European researchers adds to the debate about the dangers associated with exposure to BPA (bisphenol A),...

• Report Warns of Possible Long-term Side Effects of Oil Spill

  August 17, 2010

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  Scientists are warning that residents of the Gulf Coast may suffer long-term health effects, including respiratory problems, cancer, skin ailments...

• Bisphosphonate Esophageal Cancer Risk Not Seen in Study

  August 17, 2010

  Staff Writers

  The results of a new study dispute suggestions by some FDA officials that bisphosphonate medications like Fosamax may cause esophageal...

• Panel Recommends FDA Withdraws Approval of Avastin for Breast Cancer

  July 21, 2010

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  Approval for use of the cancer drug Avastin to treat breast cancer should be withdrawn, according to a panel of...