Biologics
In the last week of September 2021, a group of more than 90 doctors and researchers published a call to action, cautioning against the liberal use of Tylenol (acetaminophen) during pregnancy. The studies suggested that exposure to the drug could increase the risk of a baby having neurodevelopmental, reproductive and…
This week in the news we were reminded again of body wisdom — the body is resilient and is designed to move you toward health. Read on: Biologics for Psoriasis and Arthritis The new drugs for psoriasis and arthritis are highly effective but come with significant risks. Biologics to treat…
A class of biologic drugs that are among the newest and most potent in fighting various types of cancer in rare cases may cause severe heart damage. The medications currently on the market, Yervoy (ipilimumab), Opdivo (nivolumab), Keytruda (pembrolizumab) and Tecentriq (atezolizumab) are known as checkpoint inhibitors and are a…
Consumers should beware of products claiming that they can prevent the spread of the Zika virus amid growing concerns of the mosquito-borne illness in the states. New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman said his office has sent out cease and desist letters to 7 companies that claimed their products could…
If you’ve watched drug commercials (and they’re impossible to avoid!), chances are you’ve heard the word “biologic,” and wondered what that means. Biologics are products made from substances or components of living things (including humans, animals, and microorganisms). These can be blood products, tissues, or vaccines — but the ones…
