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• FDA Approves Renuvion/J-Plasma Accessory For Cosmetic Surgery Following Injury Warnings

  July 25, 2022

  Russell Maas

  The FDA has approved a new attachment for the Renuvion/J-Plasma system to allow limited use for cosmetic surgeries following reports of adverse events and injuries linked to such procedures.

• UV Wands Give Off Unsafe Levels of Radiation, FDA Warns

  July 21, 2022

  Irvin Jackson

  The FDA warns the UV Wands emit unsafe levels of radiation which can cause eye and skin injuries.

• Tagrisso Side Effects Linked to Potentially Deadly Skin Reactions: Case Report

  May 3, 2022

  Irvin Jackson

  A case report warns of potentially extreme and deadly skin reactions linked to use of the cancer drug Tagrisso.

• Do Not Use Renuvion/J-Plasma Device For Cosmetic Surgery Due To Life-Threatening Injury Risks: FDA

  March 16, 2022

  Russell Maas

  The FDA is warning surgeons not to use the Renuvion/J-Plasma Device for cosmetic skin surgery, due to risks of serious and potentially life-threatening adverse events.

• Neptazane Linked to Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS) Risk In New Case Study

  February 7, 2022

  Russell Maas

  A case study links the glaucoma drug Neptazane with a case of Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, a serious skin reaction which can lead to severe injury, hospitalization and death.

• Antibiotics, Anticonvulsants and NSAIDs Among Most Common Causes For Stevens-Johnson Syndrome: Study

  September 8, 2021

  Russell Maas

  A new study identifies antibiotics, anticonvulsants as NSAIDs as the drugs most commonly linked to Stevens-Johnson Syndrome skin reactions.

• Skin Reactions, Health Risks Lead Bayer To Withdraw Plans to Introduce New Pesticide

  August 5, 2019

  Irvin Jackson

  Bayer is delaying release of seeds and products using Monsanto's NemaStrike technology, meant to resist invasive nematode infestations, following reports of skin irritation.

• “Just For Men” Hair Dye Class Action Lawsuit Filed Over Skin Irritation, Allergic Reactions

  July 10, 2019

  Irvin Jackson

  A class action lawsuit against the makers of "Just For Men" hair dye products calls for them to compensate men nationwide for chemical burns and permanent disfiguration caused by allergic reactions from their products.

• Side Efffects of Nuvigil May Be Linked To Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, Researchers Warn

  June 16, 2017

  Irvin Jackson

  The sleep disorder drug Nuvigil may cause a potentially deadly skin reaction known as Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, according to a case study.

• Aranesp Stevens-Johnson Syndrome Warning Issued By Canadian Health Officials

  May 19, 2017

  Irvin Jackson

  The anemia drug Aranesp appears to be linked to cases of severe and potentially life-threatening skin reactions, according to a new warning by Canadian health officials.