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ORTHO EVRA NEWS
ALERT
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
INCREASE BIRTH DEFECTS
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.
Erb's Palsy FAQs
What are the most common Erb’s Palsy injuries?
There are four types of Erb’s Palsy (brachial plexus) injuries:
- An avulsion - the nerve is torn from the spine.
- A rupture - the nerve is torn but not where it attaches to the spine.
- A neuroma - occurs where scar tissue has grown around the injury putting pressure on the nerve resulting in reduction of signals to the muscles.
- Praxis - the nerve has been damaged but not torn.
Please see our Erb's Palsy page for more information.