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• Carvykti Black Box Warning About Gastrointestinal Risks Added By FDA

  October 13, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  The FDA is warning that the CAR-T therapy Carvykti is linked to an increased risk of a gastrointestinal inflammation that has led to deaths due to gut perforation and sepsis.

• Hernia Surgery Malpractice Lawsuit Cleared To Move Forward Over Botched Procedure

  March 21, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  A Georgia woman's hernia surgery malpractice lawsuit will proceed after a federal judge rejected defendants' efforts to claim the plaintiff waited too long to file.

• Victoza Caused Side Effects in 80% of Children, But Helped Them Lose Weight: Study

  February 12, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  Most children given Victoza for about a year suffered gastrointestinal adverse events, according to a study that also concludes the drug could help some obese children significantly reduce their BMI.

• Pulmonary Aspiration Warning Added to Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Other GLP-1s Regarding Use Before Anesthesia or Deep Sedation

  November 7, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  The FDA is requiring new label warnings for Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and all other GLP-1 drugs, indicating they may cause pulmonary aspiration during surgery.

• Gastrointestinal Damage Caused By Heartburn Drugs, NSAIDs May Lead to Parkinson’s Disease: Study

  September 16, 2024

  Martha Garcia

  A new study appears to provide additional evidence that Parkinson's disease may be initiated by gastrointestinal damage caused by heartburn drugs, such as Nexium or Prilosec, as well as NSAIDs, like Motrin and Aleve.

• CPSC Warns Consumers to Stop Using Magnetic Chess Sets that Pose Ingestion Injury Risks

  August 30, 2024

  Grace Muller

  Consumers are being urged to stop buying magnetic chess sets sold by JOMO, due to a risk of ingestion by children, which could lead to severe gastrointestinal injuries and intestinal blockage risks.

• Study Finds Mounjaro and Zepbound More Effective Weight Loss Treatments Than Ozempic, Wegovy

  July 12, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study finding that Mounjaro may cause more weight loss than Ozempic, also determined they were both linked to increased risks of gastrointestinal side effects.

• Daily Harvest Settlement Reached For $23 Million Over Recalled French Lentil + Leek Crumbles

  May 7, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  Daily Harvest has reached a tentative $23 million settlement agreement to resolve a class action lawsuit over a recall of French Lentil + Leek Crumbles linked to hundreds of illnesses, some of which required hospitalization and gallbladder removal.

• 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.

• Antibiotic, Heartburn Drug Use During Pregnancy and Infancy May Increase Risk of Digestive Problems: Study

  October 31, 2023

  Martha Garcia

  A new study warns that antibiotic and heartburn drug use during pregnancy and infancy can increase the risk of serious digestive problems.