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• Heart Failure Risk with Onglyza, Similar Diabetes Drugs Lead to FDA Warnings

  April 6, 2016

  Austin Kirk

  Onglyza and similar diabetes drugs may increase the risk of heart failure, according to an FDA warning that will lead to new label warnings being added to the drugs.

• Kidney Risks with Nexium, Prilosec, Other PPIs Highlight Concerns Over Long-Term Use of Heartburn Drugs

  March 29, 2016

  Austin Kirk

  Side effects of Nexium, Prilosec and other proton pump inhibitors (PPI) have been linked to a risk of acute kidney injury, chronic kidney disease and kidney failure.

• Chipotle Norovirus Lawsuit Filed Over Second-Hand Exposure

  February 12, 2016

  Irvin Jackson

  A Chipotle food poisoning lawsuit has been filed by a man who says that he was hospitalized after contracting norovirus from a friend who ate there.

• Heartburn Drug Side Effects May Increase Kidney Disease Risks: Study

  January 13, 2016

  Irvin Jackson

  Nexium, Prilosec, Prevacid and similar heartburn drugs may increase the risk of chronic kidney disease, according to the findings of a new study.

• Pradaxa, Xarelto Should Not Be Used In Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease, Doctors Warn

  July 24, 2015

  Irvin Jackson

  Pradaxa and Xarelto should not be given to patients with chronic kidney disease, health experts warn.

• Side Effects of Actos May Increase Risk of Kidney Disease: Study

  March 25, 2014

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study suggests that there may be an association between Actos and kidney disease, but researchers did not see a bladder cancer link.

• Weight Loss Surgery Risks Greater For Those With Kidney Problems: Study

  November 11, 2013

  Martha Garcia

  Patients with kidney disease may be at increased risk of complications from bariatric weight loss surgery, according to a new study.

• Tylenol and Alcohol Use May Double Risk of Kidney Problems: Study

  November 5, 2013

  Irvin Jackson

  Combining alcohol and Tylenol may increase the risk of kidney disease, according to the findings of a new study.

• Feraheme Recall Issued In Switzerland After Hypersensitivity Deaths

  May 23, 2013

  Irvin Jackson

  A batch of anemia, drugs known as Ferahame, have been recalled in Switzerland following the death of at least one...