IVC Filter Problems Increasing, Possibly Due to Aging and Fracturing Risk: Study
The findings of a new study suggest increasing reports of IVC filter problems may be due to the devices aging and fracturing.
Tag Archives: Pulmonary Embolism
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Study Finds Racial Disparity in Which Patients Receive Advanced Pulmonary Embolism Treatment
A new study warns that people of color are less likely to get advanced, potentially life-saving treatment for pulmonary embolism.
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Study Questions Whether Side Effects of Xeljanz, Similar Drugs, Increase Blood Clot Risks
A new study raises doubts about whether Xeljanz and similar drugs increase the risk of blood clots.
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Xeljanz Lawsuit Filed Over Failure to Warn About Risk of Blood Clots, Pulmonary Embolisms
A Xeljanz lawsuit claims Pfizer misled the public about the safety of the rheumatoid arthritis drug, leading to a man suffering a life-threatening blood clot.
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Eliquis More Effective At Preventing Recurring Blood Clots, Embolism, Than Xarelto: Study
Users of the blood thinner Xarelto had higher risks of recurrent venous thromboembolism and higher risks of bleeding events than those taking Eliquis, according to the findings of a new…
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FDA Worried Jakafi May Have Cancer, Heart Risks Similar to Xeljanz
The FDA has delayed an expanded approval for the drug Jakafi, potentially due to concerns over heart and cancer risks linked to Pfizer's Xeljanz, a similar drug.
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Vici Venous Stent Recall Follows Reports of Stent Migration
Nearly 32,000 stents use to prevent blockages in the veins are being recalled due to the risk of migration and patient injury.
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Investigation of Xeljanz Cancer and Heart Risks Launched in Canada
Growing concerns have led to Health Canada announcing a Xeljanz safety review, to determine whether more warnings or actions are needed following studies suggesting the ulcerative colitis drug could increase…
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Xeljanz Cancer Warnings Leave More Questions Than Answers
New Xeljanz research links the drug to cancer risks, but has not yet led to a warning for users as to which types of cancer they may face.
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Xeljanz Heart and Cancer Concerns May Be Impacting FDA Review of Rinvoq for Psoriatic Arthritis
The FDA may be delaying approval for the drug Rinvoq to be used as a psoriatic arthritis drug due to its close ties to Xeljanz, which has been linked to…
