1 in 4 people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) receive a wrong diagnosis, especially at the early stages of the disease. This is mainly because the symptoms of the condition often mimic those of other diseases, leading PD patients to seek a second opinion from another doctor. Studies have linked paraquat exposure to a higher risk […]
N-acetyl cysteine (NAC) can be harmful to health when taken by people with certain medical conditions, such as bleeding disorders, kidney disease, and asthma. NAC also tends to interact with some medications, including blood thinners, angina medications, diabetes treatment, and antihypertensive drugs. Although in general, NAC is safe when used appropriately, the U.S. Food and […]
NAC (N-acetyl cysteine) is an antioxidant that is commonly used in dietary supplements. NAC supplements have been around for several decades. In fact, in 2021, an estimated 1,468 products contain NAC, according to the Dietary Label Supplement Database from the NIH’s Office of Dietary Supplements. Data also suggests that NAC-containing products tend to grow in […]
The Natural Products Association (NPA) recently filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) over its position that NAC (N-acetyl-L-cysteine) cannot be included in dietary supplements. In a complaint filed in the US District Court in Maryland, NPA argues that the drug exclusion provision in the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act […]
Viona Pharmaceuticals, Inc., is recalling 33 lots of their Metformin Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets, USP 750 mg, according to a U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announcement. The affected lots were recalled due to the presence of N-Nitrosodimethylamine, or NDMA, a contaminant that may cause cancer. It’s worth noting that in 2020, the FDA also asked […]
It’s yet another failed attempt for Biogen Inc. and its Tokyo-based partners Eisai Co. to have their controversial Alzheimer’s treatment aducanumab — this time in Japan. According to news reports, Japanese regulators concluded that inconsistent Phase III and lack of clinical evidence in reducing amyloid plaque in Alzheimer’s patients contributed to the health ministry’s pushback […]
Biogen’s Aduhelm (aducanumab), the controversial Alzheimer’s drug that was recently approved in the United States, has just been rejected by the European Union’s drug regulators. According to the European Medicines Agency, aducanumab doesn’t appear to be effective at treating adults with early-stage Alzheimer’s symptoms. The regulatory authority also took issue with the medication’s side effects, […]
On November 23 of this year, the Protect America’s Children from Toxic Pesticides Act (PACTPA) was re-introduced by Senator Cory Booker [D-NJ]. This bill would ban dangerous chemicals, like paraquat, one of the most toxic herbicides in the world. Studies have linked paraquat to an increased risk of developing Parkinson’s disease. Chronic exposure to the […]
In 2015, Medtronic spent $43 billion to merge with Covidien. In the process, Medtronic managed to inherit its partner’s wide array of medical devices. Unfortunately, these devices also came with safety issues. In fact, Medtronic’s Covidien unit recently initiated a recall of Puritan Bennett 980 series ventilators due to a manufacturing error. But this isn’t […]
The systemic pesticide sulfoxaflor can no longer be used on crops in California, a superior court in the state recently ruled. The decision is a win for pollinators, beekeepers, and several environmental groups. The lawsuit was filed by petitioners who claim that the state’s Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) violated state environmental law when it […]