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• Uterine Fibroid Drug Esmya May Be Linked To Liver Damage, EU Regulators Warn

  February 14, 2018

  Irvin Jackson

  European regulators are raising concerns that the uterine fibroid drug Esmya, awaiting approval in the U.S., may be linked to liver damage and liver failure risks.

• Top Drug Risks and Warnings Highlighted in 2017

  December 26, 2017

  Irvin Jackson

  This is the list of the top 10 drug warnings and side effects of 2017, including warnings about breast implant cancer risks, gadolinium contrast agents and other unexpected complications.

• Medical Device Bill Calls For Mandatory Reporting of Adverse Events

  June 13, 2016

  Irvin Jackson

  A bill proposed last week would make reporting adverse medical device events mandatory in the face of concerns over morcellators and the Essure birth control implant.

• Amendment to Legislation Would Add Medical Device Tracking Numbers To Patient Records

  July 14, 2015

  Irvin Jackson

  Lawmakers have approved adding an amendment to controversial medical legislation that would add medical device tracking numbers to patients' records.

• Top 10 Consumer Risks Uncovered in 2014

  December 31, 2014

  Irvin Jackson

  From a medical device that spreads cancer to auto defects that may have caused hundreds of accidents and deaths, these are the top consumers risks uncovered in 2014.