The extremely popular birth control pill, Yaz, has been linked to blood clots, heart attacks and strokes. Recent controversy surrounding a misleading marketing campaign and FDA reprimand has increased awareness about the dangers associated with Yaz. Direct to consumer commercials promoting Yaz as a ...
In July of 2008 the world largest manufacturer of hip replacement products,Zimmer Inc., halted sales of the Durom Cup artificial hip implant. The suspension was issued after post marketing research revealed that a disproportionate number of implant recipients were experiencing problems with their re...
Tens of thousands of homeowners in Florida, Georgia, and other south-eastern states are watching their dream home rot away as a result of Toxic Chinese Drywall. In most cases drywall used in American homes is produced in the United States; however, between 2004 and 2006 a shortage of American-made d...
Accutane or isotretinoin is an acne medication that is prescribed by dermatologist to treat severe acne. There are numerous serious side effects associated with the use of Accutane. In 2005 the maker of Accutane, Roche Pharmaceuticals, updated the label to warn patients and healthcare professionals ...
The FDA has announced that manufacturers of the drug metoclopramide, most commonly found in Reglan, will now be required to include a boxed warning on their drug labels citing the medication's link to tardive dyskinsia. The FDA wants to notify patients and healthcare professionals about this risk so...
The Yamaha Rhino is a side-by-side all terrain vehicle (ATV) that has caused serious injury due to significant flaws in the vehicle’s design. In March of 2007 the U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission released a report on ATV accidents. This report showed that more than 4,400 deaths were caused...
Johnson & Johnson has announced a voluntary recall of a popular version of their Duragesic pain patch. About 32 million patches sold by PriCara,a unit of J & J, are being recalled due to concerns that a defect could expose patients to excess doses of the powerful opioid, fentanyl, leading to respira...
Silicosis is an incurable pulmonary disease that is caused by exposure to crystalline silica that is created when sand, clay, rock, concrete, masonry, sheetrock and other materials containing crystalline silica are turned into fine dust particles.
Digitek / Digoxin Recalled by FDA On April 25, 2008 the FDA in conjunction with Actavis Totowa LLC issued a Class I recall for the heart medication Digitek (Digoxin)because some tablets have been found to contain twice the recommended amount of the active ingredient.
What is a Shoulder Pain Pump? A shoulder pain pump is a small device developed recently to deliver pain medication (bupivacaine, epinephrine) directly into the shoulder joint through a small flexible plastic tube called a catheter. According to a recent study published by The American Journal of Spo...
Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer that is directly caused by exposure to asbestos. This fatal cancer occurs in the thin layer of tissue, mesothelium, that covers most of the body’s internal organs. According to the American Cancer Society between 2,000 and 3,000 people are diagnosed with meso...
A recent study found that patients that received Bayer's Trasylol during heart surgery were significantly more likely to die within the next decade. Another study of 78,000 patients, originally withheld by Bayer, found a 78 percent increased risk of death within a week following the surgery.
Gadolinium-Based MRI Contrast Agents Linked to NSF In a crucial study in 2006 carried out by Dr. T. Grobner it was noted that 5 of their 9 patients diagnosed with Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis (NSF) had received a MRI involving use of OmniScan Contrast Dye, a gadolinium-based contrast agent manufac...
What is Levaquin? Levaquin (Levofloxacin) is member of the class of antibiotic medications called flouroquinolones. Levaquin is most commonly used to treat lung, sinus, skin, and urinary tract infections caused by certain types of bacteria. Over the last several months Levaquin has come under fire ...
What is Levaquin? Levaquin (Levofloxacin) is member of the class of antibiotic medications...
The extremely popular birth control pill, Yaz, has been linked to blood clots, heart...
A new study that analyzed over 12 years of data from the UK suggests that the diabetes...
Earlier this month generic drug maker, Actavis Totowa, announced a voluntary recall...
The FDA has announced that manufacturers of the drug metoclopramide, most commonly...
Doctors use ice coolers, like the one featured here, to circulate cold water around...
In July of 2008 the world largest manufacturer of hip replacement products,Zimmer...
Zimmer has posted a 37 percent drop in fourth-quarter net income. The drop has been...
In July the world’s largest manufacturer of hip replacement products, Zimmer, announced...
What is a Shoulder Pain Pump? A shoulder pain pump is a small device developed recently...
After years of pressure from consumer advocates and numerous injuries associated...
On February 10, 2009 the U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission’s Consumer Products...
Infantino LLC has expanded a March 2008 recall of infant rattles due to a possible...
The Yamaha Rhino is a side-by-side all terrain vehicle (ATV) that has caused serious...
Recently a Montana man was crushed to death when hydraulics failed on the dump truck...
Tens of thousands of homeowners in Florida, Georgia, and other south-eastern states...
Asbestos was once marveled as the “miracle fiber” of the 20th century. Its heat...
Exposure to asbestos can lead to the development of serious health problems later...
First, if the benzene was released into the air, get fresh air by leaving the area...
Immediate symptoms of exposure to benzene People who breathe in high levels of benzene...
Today the Chicago Tribune reports that a three-year-old medical malpractice case...
Experts estimate that as many as 98,000 people die in any given year from medical...
Medical malpractice is essentially the failure of a medical provider (including doctors,...
Injury may occur when anesthesia is improperly given or not given in a timely manner...
OB or obstetrics malpractice may include failure of the obstetrician to properly...
Every year thousands of people are seriously injured or killed in automobile accidents....
Each year hundreds of Americans are injured by negligence aboard trains, buses, and...
Accidents involving 18-wheelers or tractor trailers can often result in devastating...
Every year thousands of construction workers are injured or killed in on the job...
Injuries resulting from a slip or a fall caused by dangerous or hazardous conditions...
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