The relationship between drugs and cardiovascular disease can be difficult to quantify. This is in part due to the high rate of cardiovascular disease and the high number of cardiovascular risk factors. In some cases in which a drug can be … [Read more...]
Pediatric Vaccines Containing Thimerosal Linked to Autism
In June 2007, the United States Federal Claims Court in Washington D.C. will begin hearings on 4,800 claims filed by parents who believe pediatric vaccinations caused their child's autism. The lawsuits claim that thimerosal, a preservative that … [Read more...]
Arthritis
Arthritis is a group of conditions involving damage to joints. It is often accompanied by pain, stiffness and swelling, and can be caused by infection, trauma, degenerative processes, and metabolic disturbances, among others. Arthritis is the leading … [Read more...]
Psoriasis
Psoriasis is a skin disease caused by problems with the immune system. It is characterized by sore or itchy patches of thick, red skin with silvery-gray scales that can appear nearly anywhere on the body, although they usually emerge on the knees, … [Read more...]
Cancer
Serious side effects are obviously of concern to those who take medications. For this reason, drug side effects overall are usually well documented through clinical trials and toxicity studies. Long-term side effects such as cancer, however, are much … [Read more...]
Permax and Dostinex Pose Serious Heart Problems
The New England Journal of Medicine has published two new studies that confirm that the Parkinson's drugs Permax (generic pergolide) and Dostinex (generic cabergoline) increase the risk of heart valve damage. Permax and Dostinex have also been … [Read more...]
Erectile Dysfunction Drugs May Produce Many Side Effects
To date, there are only three FDA-approved drugs to treat erectile dysfunction (ED). The drugs Viagra, Cialis and Levitra work by increasing the flow of blood to the penis so that when a man is sexually stimulated, he can get an erection. All three … [Read more...]