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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 is Brachial Plexus Palsy?
Brachial Plexus Palsy, also known as Erb’s Palsy, is
a condition that affects the nerves that control the
muscles in the arm and hand. The brachial plexus, a
group of nerves, is located on the right and left
side of your neck, between the neck and shoulder
area and runs from the spinal cord through the arm
to the wrist and hand. Damage to these nerves occurs
when a baby's shoulders become impacted at birth,
stretching or tearing the brachial plexus.