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• Rapid Deterioration of TAVR Heart Valves Seen in Some Kidney Disease Patients: Study

  May 22, 2023

  Martha Garcia

  The findings of a new study indicate end-stage kidney disease patients may experience rapid deterioration of TAVR heart valves.

• Risk of Toxic Exposures from Dialysis Systems Results in FDA Warning Letter to Health Care Providers

  March 8, 2023

  Martha Garcia

  The FDA is expanding the warning about the risk of toxic exposures from Fresenius hemodialysis machines to include other manufacturer's devices and peritoneal dialysis systems.

• Prolia Hypocalcemia Problems Among Dialysis Patients Results in FDA Investigation

  November 23, 2022

  Russell Maas

  The FDA warns Prolia has been linked to dangerously low calcium blood levels.

• ISMP Warns of Dosing Errors Linked to Paxlovid

  July 12, 2022

  Martha Garcia

  The ISMP warns of dozens of dosing errors linked to the COVID-19 drug Paxlovid, often involving overdosing of patients with renal impairment.

• Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed Over Toxic Foam In Recalled Philips Mechanical Ventilator

  March 18, 2022

  Irvin Jackson

  A husband says a Philips mechanical ventilator used by his late wife led to her death because it exposed her to toxic sound abatement foam.

• Philips CPAP Lawsuit Filed Over Over Injuries Linked To Recalled Sleep Apnea Machines

  March 2, 2022

  Irvin Jackson

  Four plaintiffs who filed a Philips CPAP machine lawsuit, say the recalled sleep apnea devices led to multiple injuries, including kidney disease, respiratory and lung problems, and even death.

• Hypertension Patients Often Given Medications Which Raise Their Blood Pressure Even Higher: Study

  December 2, 2021

  Martha Garcia

  Nearly 20% of hypertension patients are prescribed drugs which may raise their blood pressure even further, according to the findings of a new study.

• Community-Acquired Pneumonia Risk Linked To Use of Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPI)

  September 10, 2021

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study links the use of heartburn drugs like Nexium and Prilosec to an increased risk of community-acquired pneumonia.

• Paraquat Kidney Disease Lawsuit Filed Over Exposure To Herbicide on Farmlands

  May 10, 2021

  Irvin Jackson

  A paraquat lawsuit claims the weed killer not only can cause Parkinson's disease, but can also cause severe kidney damage.

• Patients With Sickle-Cell Disease Less Likely To Receive Needed Kidney Transplants: Study

  March 5, 2021

  Martha Garcia

  Patients with sickle cell disease, often African Americans, are less likely to be given a kidney transplant, even though it could save their lives, according to the findings of a new study.