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• Multiple Sclerosis Drug Copaxone Gets FDA “Black Box Warning” After Deaths, Allergic Reactions

  January 23, 2025

  Martha Garcia

  The FDA has added new Black Box warnings to the MS drug Copaxone and its generic version, Glatopa, following dozens of reports of anaphylaxis, including six patient deaths.

• Bard PowerPort Infection Lawsuit Alleges Manufacturer Concealed Dangerous Risks

  May 3, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  A new Bard PowerPort infection lawsuit claims the manufacturer concealed dangerous defects and problems about the device from patients and the medical community.

• Air Pollution May Increase Risk Of Multiple Sclerosis: Study

  June 9, 2020

  Martha Garcia

  A new study links particulate matter air pollution to an increased risk of multiple sclerosis.

• Zantac Lawsuit Filed Over Bladder Cancer Diagnosis That Resulted in Multiple Surgeries

  April 30, 2020

  Irvin Jackson

  A Zantac lawsuit claims the recalled heartburn drug caused a case of bladder cancer, which required multiple surgeries to treat.

• Provigil Pregnancy Use Linked To Increased Risk Of Birth Defects: Study

  February 4, 2020

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study warns that Provigil side effects may increase the risk of birth defects when taken during the first trimester of pregnancy.

• Gilenya Birth Defect Risk Results in Pregnancy Warning in Canada

  December 23, 2019

  Irvin Jackson

  Canadian health officials warn that use of Gilenya has been linked to an increased risk of congenital malformations in newborms when taken by pregnant women.

• Side Effects of Rituxan for MS Treatment May Carry Increased Infection Risks: Study

  October 15, 2019

  Martha Garcia

  Some newer MS drugs increase the risk of infection, according to the findings of a new study.

• Tysabri PML Risk-Minimization Strategies Working, Study Finds

  September 16, 2019

  Martha Garcia

  Tysabri PML rates are on the decline after preventative guidelines went into effect, according to a new study.

• Gadolinium Deposition Seen Following Frequent Omniscan Use On MS Patients: Study

  July 29, 2019

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study links repeated use of Omniscan with gadolinium deposition in MS patients.

• No Need For Gadolinium In MRI Scans of MS Patients, Study Finds

  March 25, 2019

  Irvin Jackson

  A new report indicates that the use of gadolinium contrast agents may be unnecessary in some MRI scans.