The People's Perspective on Medicine
Mercury in OTC Medicine: Why Did the FDA Ban Mercurochrome and Merthiolate?
Most people now recognize mercury is toxic. They didn't always. There was mercury in popular antiseptics and OTC products till it was banned.
His Kidney Failed. He’ll Never Know if a Transplant Drug From a Banned Factory Was to Blame.
A heart-wrenching story of a man taking a transplant drug exempted from a ban due to inadequate manufacturing controls. ProPublica reports
Salt Matters: Hidden Perils of Antidepressants and Drug-Induced Hyponatremia
Dangerously low sodium levels can kill! Medications for hypertension, heartburn and depression can cause drug-induced hyponatremia. Beware!
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