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• Cerebral Palsy May Increase Risk Of Heart And Lung Disease: Study

  September 10, 2019

  Martha Garcia

  A new study links cerebral palsy to an increased risk of other noncommunicable diseases, like heart and lung disease.

• Fournier’s Gangrene Flesh-Eating Infection Risk from Invokana, Similar Diabetes Drugs Outlined in JAMA Report

  September 10, 2019

  Irvin Jackson

  Researchers warn of flesh-eating groin infections linked to Invokana and similar diabetes drugs.

• Weight Loss Surgery Risks and Benefits Outlined in FDA Discussion Paper

  September 9, 2019

  Martha Garcia

  The FDA is looking for input on new guidance on how to weigh the risks and benefits for devices used in weight loss surgery.

• Medtronic Minimed Insulin Pump Recall Issued Over Cybersecurity Risks

  June 28, 2019

  Russell Maas

  The FDA issued a safety communication warning that some Medtronic insulin pumps are subject to hacking risks that could put patient lives in danger. The warning came as the devices were recalled off the market.

• While Effective, Victoza Side Effects Linked To Gastrointestinal Problems In Children: Study

  May 16, 2019

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study suggests Victoza works as a diabetes drug for children, but is linked to an increased risk of stomach problems.

• Flesh-Eating Fournier Gangrene Infections Linked to Invokana, Farxiga, Other SGLT2 Drugs: FDA Study

  May 14, 2019

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study by FDA researchers appears to verify links between Invokana and similar diabetes drugs and a life-threatening infection that attacks the genitals.

• FDA Warns Against Use Of Pre-Owned Test Strips For Glucose And Warfarin

  April 9, 2019

  Russell Maas

  The FDA is warning consumers not to use pre-owned test strips for monitoring glucose or blood thinners, due to a number of potential risks.

• Study Links Consumption Of Sugary Drinks To Increased Risk Of Death

  March 20, 2019

  Martha Garcia

  A new study warns that sugary drinks may increase the risk of death.

• Farxiga Fares No Better Than Placebo At Preventing Major Heart Problems, But Lowers Death Risk: Study

  January 30, 2019

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study warns that Farxiga fares little better than a placebo at preventing heart attacks and strokes, but increases the risk of genital infections and diabetic ketoacidosis.

• Invokana Lawsuit Filed Over Right Leg Amputation

  January 3, 2019

  Irvin Jackson

  A new Invokana lawsuit indicates that the side effects of the diabetes drug caused a Louisiana woman to have her right leg amputated above the knee.