6 results

• Raid, Ortho and Other Common Pesticides May Be Linked to Neurodevelopmental Disorder Risks: Study

  May 9, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  Researchers say the findings of a recent mouse study suggest a causal connection between household insecticides and an increased risk of neurodevelopmental disorders like autism.

• Emergency Use of Hydroxychloroquine for COVID-19 Rescinded By FDA

  June 16, 2020

  Martha Garcia

  The FDA has revoked an emergency order allowing the use of hydroxychloroquine, saying the safety problems and lack of tangible benefits make it ill-suited for a COVID-19 treatment.

• FDA Warns Public Against Using Hydroxychloroquine or Chloroquine To Treat COVID-19

  April 27, 2020

  Martha Garcia

  The FDA urges consumers not to self-medicate against coronavirus using hydroxychloroquine or chloroquine, saying they are as yet untested and may cause serious health risks.

• Zithromax Fails To Help Reduce Malaria Deaths Or Hospitalizations: Study

  February 7, 2019

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study indicates that Zithromax failed to help African children avoid hospitalization or death from malaria.

• Army Orders Troops to Stop Using Mefloquine Antimalarial Drug

  September 20, 2013

  Martha Garcia

  Army Special Forces units have been ordered to stop taking the antimalarial drug mefloquine due to the potential for long-lasting neurological and psychological side effects.

• Mefloquine Gets Boxed Warning For Neurologic, Psychological Side Effects

  July 30, 2013

  Irvin Jackson

  The FDA is warning that the antimalarial drug mefloquine can cause neurological side effects that could become permanent