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Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS) and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN) are on a continuum of severe skin reactions that are often caused by medications. SJS is less severe than TEN because it covers approximately 10% of the body while TEN affects 30% or more of the body. These severe skin conditions usually begin with fever and flu-like symptoms including:…

In January 2021, Pfizer, the manufacturer of the rheumatoid arthritis drug Xeljanz®, announced the results of the safety clinical trial mandated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The study analyzed the safety of tofacitinib, the active ingredient in Xeljanz, at two doses: 5 mg twice daily and 10 mg twice daily. Patients taking Xeljanz at…

On September 1st, 2021, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a Drug Safety Communication to the public after reviewing a safety clinical trial into the safety of the medication Xeljanz. The FDA concluded that there is an increased risk of serious heart-related events such as heart attack or stroke, cancer, blood clots, and death…

Johnson & Johnson (J&J) is battling approximately 40,000 lawsuits alleging that their talc products caused ovarian cancer and mesothelioma. According to Thomson Reuters, Johnson & Johnson has already spent $1 billion defending against the talcum powder claims. In October 2021, as cases and costs mounted, Johnson & Johnson created a subsidiary to house the talc…

Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is a serious gastrointestinal problem that mostly affects premature babies and that inflames and destroys intestinal tissue, causing necrosis. Severe NEC can cause a hole to form in a baby’s large or small intestine. Bacteria can leak through the hole into the abdomen or bloodstream, causing a potentially fatal infection and…