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Prescription Drugs - Liver Damage - FDA Warning - Tysabri
Potential liver damage that can result in the need for a liver transplant in some patients is the significance of an FDA and Biogen Idec, Elan warning associated with the drug Tysabi...

Serious Liver Injury Reported with use of Anti-Thyroid Drug
On June 3, 2009, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning about the risk of serious liver disease as a result of using propylthiouracil, an anti-thyroid drug that is used to treat Grave's disease, an autoimmune illness that results in hyperthyroidism...

Organ Shortage Prompts Nephew to Become a Liver Donor for His Uncle
According to Where Are The Donors?, courant.com, Jan. 23. 2008: Mr. Gray, 29, donated half of his liver to his uncle Daniel Gray, 59, whose own liver was failing due to a large tumor...

Hydroxycut Weight-Loss Products Are Recalled Due To Cases Of Serious Liver Injury
Reports Made To The FDA Have Involved Hepatitis, Liver Failure, Liver Transplant, And Death (Posted by Tom Lamb at DrugInjuryWatch.com) On May 1, 2009 the FDA warned people to stop using Hydroxycut products -- made by Iovate Health Sciences Inc...

Happy Hepatitis Awareness Day! Hepatitis A & B Are Preventable Diseases
Today (05/19/09) was Hepatitis Awareness Day in the United States and around the World. Many local health departments marked the occasion by offering free vaccines for Hepatitis A & B...

Study Links Avandia to Liver Failure
Seattle, WA: A new study has reportedly found a link between Avandia and liver failure. The study, conducted by researchers from Public Citizen, a public advocacy group, involved a review of adverse events reported to the US Food and Drug Administration and found 11 deaths due to liver toxicity between 1997 and 2006...

Bextra Product Recall
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Bextra Injury Risks
Bextra Increases Risk of Fatal Heart Attack

Agent Orange,
Heart Disease, and Parkinson's Disease may be Linked

Vytorin
alleged risk of heart attack and liver damage.

Tarceva
Safety Data Show Association with Liver Failure and Death

Hydroxycut Products
allegedly recalled by the FDA for serious liver damage and other side effects.

BPA
New Study Shows Link to Diabetes and Heart Disease

Microwave Popcorn Lung Disease
$7.5 Million Settlement Awarded