Rob43
03-30-2008, 09:53 AM
A Johnson & Johnson foot gel used by diabetics may increase the risk of cancer and death, U.S. health officials said on Thursday in announcing an investigation into the issue.
The Food and Drug Administration said a study of the gel, called Regranex, found an increase in the number of cancer deaths among patients who had been prescribed the gel three or more times.
Newsmax.com - Diabetic Foot Gel Linked to Cancer and Death (http://www.newsmax.com/health/foot_gel_cancer_death/2008/03/28/83747.html)
The Food and Drug Administration said a study of the gel, called Regranex, found an increase in the number of cancer deaths among patients who had been prescribed the gel three or more times.
Newsmax.com - Diabetic Foot Gel Linked to Cancer and Death (http://www.newsmax.com/health/foot_gel_cancer_death/2008/03/28/83747.html)