Pulmonary fibrosis is progressive scarring of the lungs. There are over 200 types of pulmonary fibrosis. Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is the most well-known. Idiopathic means that the cause is unknown. An initial diagnosis of IPF is often … [Read more...]
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary embolism (PE) is blockage of a blood vessel or blood vessels in the lung. In most cases the blockage is caused by a blood clot that has moved from another part of the body, usually the leg. More rarely, PE is caused by another substance in … [Read more...]
Deep Vein Thrombosis
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot in a deep vein in your body. They typically form in the legs, but can form elsewhere, such as the arms. DVT often causes pain and swelling, but does not always produce noticeable symptoms. The danger with … [Read more...]
Common Prescription Drugs May Turn Deadly when Taken with Grapefruit Juice
According to Canadian researchers, combining common prescription drugs with grapefruit juice can be a deadly combination. In the past four years, 26 new drugs were added to a list of those that may become harmful, bringing the group up to 43. … [Read more...]
Darvon, Darvocet Withdrawn from US Market
After reviewing new data demonstrating that the painkiller propoxyphene (marketed as Darvon and Darvocet) significantly increases the risk of possibly fatal heart arrhythmia, the FDA has requested Xanodyne Pharmaceuticals and other companies making … [Read more...]