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ORTHO EVRA NEWS
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Feb 19, 2006 - The FDA conceded findings of a new study indicating women using the Ortho Evra birth-control patch have twice the risk of developing blood clots than those taking birth-control pills. After years of debate, Ortho-McNeil recently admitted that women who use the product are at an increased risk of blood clots, stroke and death. Read More
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ANTIDEPRESSANTS
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Feb 9, 2006 - A study in the NEJM noted a 6 fold increase in pulmonary hypertension in newborns whose mothers were on Prozac. This follows a September alert from the FDA that use of Paxil during pregnancy may increase the risk of birth defects. These drugs, together with Celexa and Zoloft, belong to a class of antidepressants which act to prolong the effect of the chemical serotonin.
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Bergen County NJ Divorce Attorney - Law Offices of Brian D. Iton, handling divorce, child support, child custody, alimony in New Jersey.
Raleigh NC Divorce Attorney - Ullman & Associates Family Law Attorneys. Child Custody, Divorce, Separation, Asset Distribution.
New York Lead Paint Lawyers - Belluck & Fox - Representing children and families injured by lead paint exposure and poisoning.
New York Birth Injury Lawyer - Cerebral Palsy, Erbs Palsy, and Birth Defect Attorneys.
Ft. Lauderdale Accident Attorney - Rosen & Rosen litigation victims of injury and wrongful death in South Florida.
Durham NC Personal Injury Attorney - Glenn, Mills & Fisher P.A. - Personal Injury, Professional Negligence, Estate Litigation and Unfair Trade. North Carolina.
New York Medical Malpractice Lawyer - Oshman & Mirisola, New York, NY Attorneys - 1 (800) 400-8182
New York Brain Injury Lawyer - Oshman & Mirisola, New York, NY Attorneys - 1 (800) 400-8182
Cary NC Divorce Attorney - Montgomery Law - Divorce, Custody, Separations.
Greensboro Medical Malpractice Attorney - NC Personal Injury, Malpractice, Negligence - The Horsley Law Firm.
Cleveland NC DUI Lawyer - Teddy & Meekins - Your local Shelby North Carolina Law Firm. 1 (800) 314-5290
Charlotte NC Personal Injury Lawyers - Ted A. Greve & Associates - Don't be misled - Call My Dr.Ted. 1-800-MyDrTed
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Scranton PA Personal Injury Lawyers | Pennsylvania Medical Malpractice Attorneys
Western Virginia Wrongful Death Lawyers - The Krasnow Law Firm - Roanoke, VA - 1 (800) 345-3425
VA Truck Accident Lawyers - The Krasnow Law Firm - Roanoke, Virginia - 1 (800) 345-3425
Chicago Patent Law Firm - Patent law services for businesses and individuals. Beem Patent Law Firm.