FDA Drug Safety Communication: Revlimid

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is informing the public that we are aware of results from clinical trials conducted inside and outside the United States that found that patients treated with Revlimid ( lenalidomide ) may be at an increased risk of developing new types of cancer compared to patients who did not take the drug. FDA is currently reviewing all available information on this potential risk and will communicate any new recommendations once it has completed its review. At this time, FDA recommends that patients continue their Revlimid treatment as prescribed by their...

FDA Drug Safety Communication: TNF blockers

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is informing the public that it continues to receive reports of a rare cancer of white blood cells (known as h epatosplenic T-Cell lymphoma or HSTCL ), primarily in adolescents and young adults being treated for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis with medicines known as tumor necrosis factor ( TNF ) blockers, as well as with azathioprine , and/or mercaptopurine . Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis cause inflammation of the digestive system. Common symptoms are pain in the abdomen, cramps, and diarrhea. Bleeding from the rectum, wei...

FDA Drug Safety Communication: Tysabri

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) continues to evaluate the risk of progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy ( PML ), a rare but serious brain infection, associated with use of Tysabri ( natalizumab ) for the treatment of multiple sclerosis (MS) and Crohn's disease.

Best and Worst Foods in America

It’s usually easier to choose what to eat when you know exactly what’s good or bad for you. So to help, experts have compiled a list of some of the worst and best foods in America.

(UPDATE 12/19) FDA Drug Safety Communication: Multaq (dronedarone)

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is reviewing data from a clinical trial that was evaluating the effects of the antiarrhythmic drug Multaq ( dronedarone ) in patients with permanent atrial fibrillation.

Spikes in Male Oral Cancer

The human papillomavirus (HPV) has long been recognized as the cause of cervical cancer in women. This virus is now causing more oral cancers in men.

Testing Telehealth for Heart Failure

Disease management is going high tech. NYU Langone Medical Center and rehabilitation provider Jewish Home Lifecare are testing how patients with congestive heart failure can benefit from telehealth technology.

USDA Proposes Raw Meat Label Changes

When purchasing raw meat and chicken, the labels don't always clearly detail whether marinades or injections were added. The United States Department of Agriculture hopes to rectify that.

Fabry Disease Affects Spanish Patients Differently

A disease may not affect all populations in an equal manner. A recent study shows that Spanish patients with a rare genetic metabolic disease do not necessarily exhibit the same symptoms as those in other European countries.

Preemie Problems With HIV Drug

Premature babies can be born with a host of problems. Preemies exposed to HIV through their mothers also have even more complicated beginnings.