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Drugs & Devices Study Ties Diabetes, Weight Loss Drugs to Serious Digestive Issues
Researchers warn that anyone taking Wegovy, Ozempic, Saxenda or Victoza may be at a higher risk of several digestive issues.

October 17, 2023
Drugs & Devices Study Suggests Sleep Apnea Surgery Relieves Sleeplessness
Most patients with moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea reevaluated 3.5 years after surgery continued to see improvements in their quality of life.

October 10, 2023
Drugs & Devices FDA Adds Intestinal Blockage as Possible Ozempic Side Effect
Thousands of gastrointestinal disorders have been reported after the use of Ozempic, a diabetes drug that has become popular for weight loss.

October 3, 2023
Drugs & Devices FDA Inspectors Find Quality Control Issues at Semaglutide Facility
Burkholderia cepacian bacteria and other issues were found at a Novo Nordisk facility where semaglutide is made for its Type 2 diabetes drug Rybelsus.

October 2, 2023
Drugs & Devices Philips Agrees to $479 Million Recalled CPAP Settlement
A $479 million partial settlement has been agreed to in order to resolve a class action lawsuit against Philips Respironics over its recalled CPAP machines.

September 24, 2023
Drugs & Devices FDA Urges Caution With Off-Brand Wegovy, Ozempic Drugs
Officials discovered some pharmacies were using the incorrect type of semaglutide during drug compounding, which may not be safe.

July 26, 2023
Drugs & Devices EU Investigates Ozempic, Wegovy After Reports of Suicidal Thoughts
European authorities are scrutinizing the weight loss medications after about 150 cases of self-injury and suicidal thoughts were reported.

July 20, 2023
Drugs & Devices Study Finds Marijuana Overuse May Cause Surgery Complications
Researchers at the University of Texas studied how cannabis use disorder can negatively affect those having major elective surgeries.

July 19, 2023
Drugs & Devices FDA Requiring Updated Warning Labels for ADHD Medication
The federal agency said the potential for misuse and abuse of the medication and the risks of addiction prompted the update.

June 29, 2023
Drugs & Devices Study Suggests Dark Skin Skews Oximeter Sleep Apnea Results
Sleep studies with patients of different races and ethnicities found oxygen saturation in Black patients was underestimated compared to white patients.

June 15, 2023

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