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• Oxbryta Class Action Lawsuit Filed by Former Users of Sickle Cell Disease Drug Recalled in 2024

  December 30, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  Former users of the recalled sickle cell disease drug Oxbryta have filed a class action lawsuit, claiming the manufacturer failed to warn consumers about risks associated with the medication, which can result in stroke and death.

• Lawsuit Alleges Oxbryta Side Effects Resulted in Higher Rate of Vaso-Occlusive Crisis, Other Debilitating Symptoms

  November 19, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  Illinois man has filed an Oxbryta lawsuit, indicating that the recalled sickle cell disease treatment caused a stroke shortly before Pfizer pulled the drug from the market.

• Side Effects of Beta Blockers May Increase Risk of Stroke After Surgery: Study

  November 11, 2024

  Martha Garcia

  Study finds that beta blockers may increase the risk of stroke after surgery, leading to calls for further research to determine how the medications can be safely used before medical procedures.

• Oxbryta Recall Lawsuits Claim Drug Manufacturer Knew About Fatality Risks for Years

  November 8, 2024

  Russell Maas

  Although hundreds of Oxbryta fatalities were reported through the FDA's adverse event reporting system, lawsuits point out that it took Pfiizer years to issue an Oxbryta recall.

• Oxbryta Lawsuit Filed Over Vaso-Occlusive Crisis (VOC) from Recalled Sickle Cell Disease Drug

  October 28, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  Illinois man indicates he suffered a stroke, vision loss and hospitalization due to the side effects of Oxbryta, which is a sickle cell disease medication recalled last month.

• Arthritis and Joint Pain Supplement Recalled for Heart Attack Risks From Undisclosed Drug Ingredients

  October 18, 2024

  Michael Adams

  AK Forte Dietary Supplements may contain three undisclosed medications, which federal regulators warn could lead to dangerous drug interactions and other adverse side effects.

• Sugar Substitute Erythritol Linked to Increased Risk of Blood Clots: Study

  August 9, 2024

  Martha Garcia

  A new Cleveland Clinic study finds that the sugar substitute erythritol could be linked to an increased risk of blood clots, which can lead to other heart problems, like heart attacks and strokes.

• Unnecessary NSAID Use Linked to Avoidable Health Problems and Medical Costs: Study

  August 1, 2024

  Martha Garcia

  A new study from the U.K. indicates the unnecessary use of NSAIDs like Aleve and Motrin may cause more health problems than they prevent.

• Emergency Department Visits for Falls May Be Signs of an Impending Stroke Among Older Adults, Study Warns

  July 18, 2024

  Martha Garcia

  Researcher warn that discharging older patients too quickly from the emergency room after they suffer a fall, particularly if they experienced a head injury, may put them at an increased risk of ischemic stroke.

• Thoratec HeartMate System Monitor Recall Issued Due Screen Problems That May Lead to Brain Damage, Strokes, Death

  July 2, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  The FDA has announced a Class I recall for Thoratec HeartMate System Monitors, due to screen issues that have been linked to more than a dozen patient injuries; the latest in a long line of the left ventricular assist system recalls.