5/18/2015 As my colleague wrote today, the FDA has issued a warning involving the class of type 2 diabetes drugs known as SGLT2 (sodium-glucose cotransporter-2). The drugs have been linked to approximately 20 known cases of ketoacidosis, a life-threatening condition. This post focuses on ketoacidosis associated with SGLT2 inhibitors, as well as how to test
5/16/2015 Fiat Chrysler wants new trial in the case of Remi Walden, a four-year-old boy who died in flames after his parents’ Jeep was rear-ended. I wrote last month about the $150M verdict the jury delivered in this case. The Walden’s 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee, with an improperly placed gas tank, was little Remi’s
5/11/2015 It appears I shan’t be getting a chance for 15-minutes of fame by defending all gay people everywhere in federal court in Omaha, Nebraska. The Ambassador for God’s suit against all homosexuals was dismissed. A pity really. My opening argument was brilliant and Paula Abdul choreographed the summation. Despite what one can only assume
Image: www.disinfo.com 5/6/2015 The earthly ambassador for God and His Son, Jesus Christ recently filed a suit against all homosexuals asking the U.S. District Court of Omaha, Nebraska to review the issue of whether homosexuality is a sin. If you’re thinking “Pope Francis,” think again! Ambassador Sylvia Driskell, 66, will appear in pro se (representing
Image: Public domain 5/5/2015 Nevada public health officials silence research on impact of natural asbestos deposits on residents’ health in what may be the most shocking instance of scientific censorship in recent history. Brenda Buck and Rod Metcalf, both professors at UNLV, discovered natural asbestos deposits approximately five years ago. Since that time, the pair
5/1/2015 Pending approval from U.S. district court in Minnesota, Medtronic Plc agrees to consent decree with the FDA regarding its SynchroMed implantable drug pump. The company will correct problems that cause the pumps to deliver either too little or too much medication. The pumps are used for treating cancer and chronic pain patients and those
Image: Shutterstock 4/30/2015 Under the stated reason of lowering the state’s highest-in-the-nation rates, Michigan insurance companies push radical no-fault auto insurance changes. To that end, the insurance industry is generously donating to state legislators and it seems to be working. The controversial bills seem to have been fast-tracked having only one Senate hearing and three
4/30/2015 In a great example of “CYA,” Takeda settles Actos cases for $2.3B. The agreement, yet to be approved by the plaintiffs, is a result of last year’s whopping smackdown in which a federal jury awarded a shopkeeper $9B, payable by Takeda and it’s former partner, Eli Lilly & Co. The court reduced that award
Colorful Pills by Vera Kratochvil Continual increases have states asking big pharma about astronomical drug prices. Many states are even proposing legislation that will force big pharma to share its development costs and profits as justification for ever-increasing prices. Tony DeLuca, a democratic representative in Pennsylvania, introduced legislation this week saying, “We need to have some
The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments on same sex marriage today. Arguably one of the nation’s hottest hot topics, SCOTUS is preparing to drop the hammer once and for all on whether I can marry Brad Pitt. The actual decision won’t surface until June, which is fine because… summer wedding! The justices heard two and