Rinvoq Approved As Atopic Dermatitis Treatment Despite Heart, Cancer Risks
The FDA has approved Rinvoq for the treatment of atopic dermatitis despite cancer and heart problem fears.
Tag Archives: Heart Disease
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Despite Side Effects of Xeljanz and Rinvoq, FDA Still Approves New Indications After Updated Warnings
The FDA has granted new approvals for rheumatoid arthritis drugs Xeljanz and Rinvoq despite concerns over heart, cancer and blood clot side effects.
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Xeljanz Heart Risks May Be Similar Across Other JAK Inhibitors Like Rinvoq, Oluminant: Study
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.
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Breast Cancer Radiation Therapy Side Effects May Increase Heart Disease Risk Years Later: Study
A new study suggests women who receive radiation therapy to treat breast cancer in their left breast face double the risk of heart disease later in life, compared to women…
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Phthalate Exposure Linked To Increased Risk of Heart-Related Deaths, Researchers Warn
A new study links exposure to phthalates to an increased risk of heart-related deaths which could cost the health industry more than $39 billion per year.
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Side Effects of Tegretol, Topamax, Other Enzyme Inducing Antiseizure Drugs Linked To Heart Disease Risk: Study
A new study links the use of some epilepsy drugs, like Tegretol and Topamax, to a risk of heart disease which may increase the longer patients use the drugs.
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Lipitor, Zocor, Similar Cholesterol Drugs May Increase Risk of Diabetes Progression, Hyperglycemia: Study
The findings of a new study indicate taking cholesterol drugs like Lipitor and Zocor could speed up the progression of diabetes, increasing the risk of adverse health complications.
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Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed Over Tasigna Heart Injury Risk
A Tasigna lawsuit claims the CML drug caused a man to suffer a fatal case of heart disease and failed to provide adequate warnings it can cause narrowing and hardening…
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Experts, FDA Concerned Xeljanz Heart and Cancer Problems May Affect Similar Arthritis Drugs
Drugs in the same class as Xeljanz face increased scrutiny over concerns they may carry similar heart and cancer risks such as those suspected of plaguing the arthritis drug.
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Daily Aspirin Use Still High Among Elderly Despite New Guidelines: Study
A new study finds that many older adults are still taking low-dose aspirin on a daily basis to prevent heart disease, despite new medical guidelines suggesting the practice may do…