Optimism for Quintuplets Born After Fertility Drugs
Doctors at Lutheran General Hospital report the quintuplets four girls and a boy are in critical but stable condition after a premature birth. They receive IV feeding and oxygen as a cautious recovery proceeds. The mother Amy Chikaraishi, 31, had been taking Pergonal and is in good condition. the father James Chikaraishi, 32, described his feelings as happy. The team cautions respiratory complications could arise as lungs develop, with a two to three month hospital stay anticipated.
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FDA seeks British data in arthritis drug probe
The FDA requested Britain’s data on deaths and side effects tied to Oraflex after Eli Lilly halted sales of the arthritis drug. Britain suspended Opren for 90 days amid concerns over gastrointestinal, liver, bone marrow, skin, eye and nail effects, with 61 deaths in Britain and 11 in the United States linked to the drug. The FDA plans to review British and American cases before deciding next steps and warns patients to consult doctors while Lilly defends the drug as safe when used properly.
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