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Cribs and Baby Floats Recalled

Posted on July 06, 2009
Cribs and baby floats are being recalled due to their risk of danger to young children. The recalls for Simplicity Cribs and Aqua-Leisure inflatable baby floats were issued by the Consumer Product Safety Commission. According to experts, ten babies have died due to defective hardware on Simplicity cribs...

New Cause of Action Recognized By the Third Circuit Court of Appeals

Posted on July 06, 2009
Recently, the Third Circuit Court of Appeals recognized a new category of lawsuits. With this new ruling, in the case of Grammar v. John J. Kane Regional Centers, residents of county-run nursing homes can challenge the quality of their treatment by bringing a civil rights claim under Section 1983...

Lantus Data Being Reviewed By FDA

Posted on July 06, 2009
The FDA is aware of four recent studies that examined a possible leak between Lantus and cancer. Lantus is an insulin product used to treat diabetes. Three of the four recently published studies suggest that diabetes patients who use Lantus have an increased risk of developing cancer...

Recommended Ban For Two Popular Pain Killers

Posted on July 01, 2009
Due to their effects on the liver, a federal advisory panel recommended a ban on the painkillers Percocet and Vicodin. These drugs are two of the most popular prescription painkillers in the world. Vicodin and Percocet combine a narcotic with acetaminophen...

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Chantix and Zyban Get Suicide Warnings

Posted on July 01, 2009
Mounting reports of suicide among users have led federal regulators to warn that users of Zyban and Chantix should be carefully monitored for signs of serious mental illness. Chantix, made by Pfizer, and Zyban, made by GlaxoSmithKline, are smoking-cessation drugs...

Situation Regarding Exploding Pool Filters Similar to MTD Snow Throwers

Posted on June 30, 2009
A certain type of pool filter is linked to critical injuries and deaths. The filter is a kettle or canister style, which is two pieces held together by a fastener. During cleaning of the filter, if the cover is not fastened properly, built up air inside the filter can cause it to explode...

Homeopathic or "Natural" Remedies Carry Risks

Posted on June 29, 2009
Several recent recalls illustrate the dangers that can be posed by homeopathic or "natural" health remedies, which generally aren't required to go through the same kind of FDA-approval process as prescription drugs. Often, people mistakenly believe that products labeled homeopathic or "natural" are automatically safe...

Possible Link Between Lantus and Cancer

Posted on June 26, 2009
It is anticipated that a new study will soon be published in a major medical journal, suggesting a link between Lantus and a certain type of cancer. It is thought that the anaylsis will be damaging to Lantus and its maker. Lantus is an insulin drug, made by Sanofi-Aventis, used to treat diabetes...

Ninth Case of PML With Biogen's Tysabri

Posted on June 25, 2009
Recently, Biogen Idec Inc. reported a ninth case of the brain infection progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML) connected to the drug Tysabri. PML is a potentially deadly infection. Tysabri is a multiple sclerosis drug by Biogen. In 2005, Tysabri was pulled from the market due to reports of PML, but in July 2006 it was reintroduced with restrictions...

Veterans Get Wrong Cancer Treatment At Philadelphia VA Hospital

Posted on June 23, 2009
Ninety-two veterans at a VA hospital in Philadelphia received incorrect cancer treatment. Over the course of six years, the veterans, who were being treated for prostate cancer, were given the wrong doses of radiation therapy. According to the Philadelphia Inquirer, in ninety-two of one hundred and fourteen cases, there were medical treatment errors...

Recall of Nestle Toll House Cookie Dough Products

Posted on June 22, 2009
Recently, Nestle USA voluntarily recalled its Toll House packaged raw cookie dough products, due to concerns about E. coli. E. coli can cause dehydration, bloody diarrhea, and kidney failure. It can be deadly. The Centers for Disease Control have found a "strong association" between the cookie dough and the E...

Synthes Executives Indicted For Improper Marketing

Posted on June 21, 2009
The United States Attorney in Philadelphia has indicted Synthes Inc. and four of its executives on federal charges. Synthes is a medical device maker, and according to the indictment, they improperly marketed it's bone filler, Norial XR for unapproved uses...

Zicam Linked to Loss of Smell

Posted on June 17, 2009
Consumers have been advised to stop using certain Zicam cold remedies. Matrixx Initiatives is the maker of Zicam. According to the FDA, certain Zicam products have been linked to anosmia, the loss of sense of smell, which can possibly be permanent. The three products at issue are Zicam Cold Remedy Nasal Gel, Zicam Cold Remedy Nasal Swab, and Zicam Cold Remedy Swabs, Kids Size (a discontinued product)...

Precaution Label For Asthma Drugs Re: Psychiatric Side Effects

Posted on June 15, 2009
The FDA is now requesting that certain asthma drugs carry a precaution about the risk of psychiatric side effects. In January, after a partial review of clinical trial data from asthma drug manufacturers, the FDA said that it had not found evidence of a link between the drugs and psychiatric effects...

Is There An Increased Cardiovascular Risk With Avandia?

Posted on June 15, 2009
According to a recently completed study by GlaxoSmithKline, the company's diabetes drug Avandia does not cause an increased heart attack risk. Understandably, many doctors have doubts about Glaxo's research. The Glaxo study, called Record, was presented at the American Diabetes Association conference...

Senate Approves Tobacco Regulation Bill

Posted on June 14, 2009
On June 11, 2009, the Senate passed legislation that allows the FDA to regulate the tobacco industry. A similar bill was passed by the House of Representatives in April. The House of Representatives plans to vote to accept the Senate bill soon, which would send the legislation to President Obama, who has said that he looks forward to signing the bill...

Dangerous Women's Robes Recalled

Posted on June 13, 2009
A women's robe made by Blair LLC, based in Warren, PA, is believed to have killed at least six people. Due to the danger, a second robe recall notice has been issued by Blair and the Consumer Product Safety Commission. The first robe recall notice was issued in April 2009, following reports of the robes catching fire...

Excessive Antioxidants May Interfere With Breast Cancer Treatment

Posted on June 09, 2009
A new study, reported in the medical journal Cancer, adds to earlier concerns expressed about breast cancer patients and antioxidants. Many breast cancer patients attempt to improve their health by taking megadoses of vitamin and mineral supplements...

Neurological Problems Linked To Denture Creams

Posted on June 08, 2009
Research suggests that excessive use of denture creams can cause serious health problems. In a study reported in the journal Neurology, researchers studied four denture-wearing patients who developed neurological problems. The patients all used denture creams in extremely large amounts, more than the recommended usage...

Children's Face Paints Recalled

Posted on June 07, 2009
Some children's face paints have been recalled after reports of adverse skin reactions, such as itchiness, burning sensation, rashes and swelling in areas where the paint was applied. The recalled paints are cosmetic "Face Paint" items distributed by Oriental Trading Co...

Link Found Between Some Acid Reflux Drugs and Pneumonia

Posted on June 06, 2009
According to a recent study, hospital patients who take some acid reflux drugs have an increased risk of developing pneumonia. The study was published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. Proton pump inhibitors are often given to hospital patients to prevent acid reflux and stress ulcers...

Study Shows Interaction Between Tamoxifen and Some Antidepressants

Posted on June 03, 2009
At the recent annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, research was presented about a serious interaction between tamoxifen, a breast cancer drug, and some antidepressants such as Paxil, Prozac and Zoloft. According to the study, women who used both drugs had twice the risk of their cancer returning...

MTD Snow Thrower Public Service Announcement

Posted on June 02, 2009
Owners of snow throwers, please read this information. This is a public service announcement re-posting information about defective MTD snow throwers sold under the Troy-Bilt, Yard Machines and Craftsman brands. Despite the fact that these defective snow throwers were recalled, people are still being injured by them...

Hormone Therapy Linked to Increased Risk of Lung Cancer Death

Posted on June 01, 2009
New research shows that women who use hormone therapy to treat the effects of menopause have an increased risk of dying from lung cancer. The lead author of the study presented the research at the annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology...

Action Against Hydroxycut Tests FDA Power

Posted on May 31, 2009
The FDA has some fairly new powers to regulate the herbal supplement industry. Recently, those powers have been tested by the agency's effort to remove Hydroxycut from the market. Under the regulatory scheme, manufacturers of dietary supplements must adhere to specific manufacturing standards and they must notify the FDA when consumers of their products suffer adverse health effects...

C.B. Fleet Seeking Consolidation of Phospho-Soda Cases

Posted on May 28, 2009
In December 2008, C.B. Fleet Co. recalled Fleet Phospho-Soda after the FDA announced that when taken at high doses, oral sodium phosphate products increase the risk of kidney injury. Oral sodium phosphate products like Fleet Phospho-Soda are sold as laxatives...

New Warnings For Tarceva

Posted on May 27, 2009
According to the FDA, the cancer drug Tarceva will soon get new warnings added to its label. Tarceva is made by Genentech Inc. and OSI Pharmaceuticals Inc. Physicians were notified of these label changes in April, but the "dear doctor" letter sent by the companies was only recently made public by the FDA...

Stephen Sheller Advocating For Children Harmed By Risperdal

Posted on May 27, 2009
CBS Evening News recently reported on serious side effects of the drug Risperdal. Risperdal is a powerful antipsychotic medication. The FDA approved Risperdal for use in adults who have psychotic disorders. However, many doctors have prescribed Risperdal for children who are not psychotic...

Southern California Slaughterhouse Sued After 2008 Beef Recall

Posted on May 24, 2009
The nation's largest beef recall in 2008, involving 143 million pounds of beef, was sparked by activities at Westland/Hallmark Meat Co., based in Chino, California. A videotape shows workers at the slaughterhouse abusing cattle. The company claimed that all cattle at the plant were treated humanely, and that no meat from "downer" cows entered the food supply...

Ground Beef Subject of Another Recall

Posted on May 24, 2009
A Coal Valley, Ill. company recently recalled almost 96,000 pounds of ground beef products. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service announced that the beef, from Valley Meats LLC, may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7...

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