Using a Dictionary, Instead of Science, to Assess Granuflo Dangers
The following story offers a powerful glimpse at the deep pathology at work in Fresenius. Recall that different acid formulations cause different biochemical responses in the liver. Some acids promote higher blood bicarbonate levels than others do. Recall also that higher blood bicarbonate levels can lead to metabolic alkalosis, which can in turn cause cardiac […]
The Surprising and Unfortunate Biochemistry of Sodium Diacetate
Other dialysis acid products need to be transported as liquids. Sodium diacetate formulations, on the other hand, can be transported dry. This can help dialysis companies save on shipping and handling costs. In other words: the only reason a company would use a sodium diacetate solution would be to save costs, NOT to improve patient […]
November 4, 2011 is a day that should live in infamy.
November 4, 2011 is a day that should live in infamy. On November 4, 2011, Fresenius Medical Care (FMC) published an internal memo that held very disturbing news — news that could potentially cost the company billions of dollars. Reports had emerged that 941 GranuFlo patients had suffered heart attacks linked with the use of […]
Pushing Untested Drugs on Children: All Part of the Plan
Even if there were no links between the use of Risperdal and bad side effects, like gynecomastia, why on Earth would an ethical drug manufacturer push drugs on young children that had not been tested and that offered no clear benefits? Fortunately, Janssen gave up after that attempt and obeyed the rules. Actually, that didn’t […]
Reward for Tricking Children into Taking Dangerous Medicines That They Didn’t Need? Billions of Dollars!
Notwithstanding the handwringing from the FDA — and the fact that “safety and effectiveness [of Risperdal] in children had not been established” — Janssen launched a massive marketing campaign to sell Risperdal, off label, to children. What happened next? How was this chicanery rewarded? The drug maker reaped billions of dollars in profits. Fortunately, the […]
Introduction: A Journalistic Look at the Lipitor Lawsuit
Our forthcoming blog series offers a primer for Lipitor patients and their families. It aims to help people understand the objective truth about the side effects of statin drugs, like Lipitor. Whether you developed diabetes after taking Lipitor or suffered other highly unpleasant side effects, such as muscle or liver problems, this guide will […]
A Message for GranuFlo Victims (and Their Families)
When most people first learn about the allegations against Fresenius Medical Care, their reaction is disbelief. How could the largest operator of dialysis centers in the United States push a product that causes heart attacks and sudden death in hundreds of patients? The allegations, perhaps, sound too extreme. But the story is compelling. By ignoring […]
Hooking Kids (and Their Doctors) on Untested Medicines By Literally Dangling Lollipops
In its quest to market Risperdal far and wide, Janssen developed an educational initiative for “CNA” (Children and Adolescents) to advise the foremost experts in child psychiatry. The basic plan seems to have been this: Step One. Convince child psychiatrists and influential health professionals that Risperdal was safe/effective for use in children and adolescents for […]
What is known about Risperdal side effects?
Interestingly, scientists do not fully understand the precise neurochemical mechanisms by which Risperdal and other dopamine agonists act. The brain is an immensely complex organ, and it is incredibly hard to study, even with advanced modern imaging techniques. Part of the challenge has to do with the integrated nature of the brain. Just because a […]
Resources for Risperdal Victims and Their Families
Resources for Risperdal Victims and Their Families Risperdal Lawsuit Johnson & Johnson Pleads Guilty, will Pay Billions in Fines to U.S. and State Governments over Risperdal Marketing Janssen Agrees to Settle Risperdal Claim Brought by Man with Gynecomastia Risperdal (Gynecomastia) Lawsuit – Male Breast Growth For insight into your Risperdal case, call the Davis & […]