Regular MedShadow readers are likely familiar with the idea of deprescribing—the process of reducing the…
Browsing: Quick Hits
The FDA has ordered that manufacturers of transvaginal mesh products, the most common item used in pelvic organ prolapse (POP)…
A diabetes drug may also help people with kidney disease by reducing the risk of experiencing kidney failure. The drug,…
Less than 40% of senior adults report adverse events they experience with a medication to their doctor. A retrospective study…
Most drug clinical studies exclude lactating women, meaning the effect of a medication on a mom and her newborn are…
An FDA advisory panel is calling on the agency to provide women with more information on the potential risks associated…
Daily marijuana users are more than three times as likely to develop psychosis compared with those who never use cannabis.…
The Trump administration has named Ned Sharpless, MD, currently director of the National Cancer Institute (NCI), to become the interim…
FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb is resigning from his post within a month. His decision has surprised many as he is…
The FDA will mandate that pharmaceutical companies conduct studies to determine if opioids are effective for long-term pain. The move…
Just 30 minutes of exercise a day can reduce blood pressure in older people who are overweight or obese almost…
About MedShadow
MedShadow Foundation is an independent nonprofit health & wellness journalism organization focused on helping to protect lives from the side effects of medication and lower risk with alternative health options.
We help protect your life and the lives of your family by making sure you have the information you need to make informed decisions about the risks, benefits and alternatives to medicines.
Even though MedShadow is nonprofit, we refuse to accept support from pharmaceutical companies or medical device manufacturers. You can be sure that our information is free from the influence of pharmaceutical companies.
FIND ARTICLES
Conditions
Symptoms & Concerns
Medications
SUPPORT
Contribute
Donate
Contact
MedShadow Foundation does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.
This site complies with the HONcode standard for trustworthy health information.
MedShadow Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. MedShadow does not accept advertising or contributions from pharmaceutical companies, medical device manufacturers or political action organizations.
Copyright © 2022, MedShadow Foundation. all rights reserved. Designed by Dante Steward
