- Jamie Sheller | June 30, 2009 11:43 AM |
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Defective & Dangerous ProductsA 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...
- Jamie Sheller | June 29, 2009 2:21 PM |
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Defective & Dangerous ProductsSeveral 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...
- Jamie Sheller | June 26, 2009 2:42 PM |
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FDA & Prescription DrugsIt 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...
- Jamie Sheller | June 25, 2009 11:45 AM |
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FDA & Prescription DrugsRecently, 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...
- Jamie Sheller | June 23, 2009 3:44 PM |
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Medical MalpracticeNinety-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...
- Jamie Sheller | June 22, 2009 9:14 AM |
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MiscellaneousRecently, 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...
- Jamie Sheller | June 21, 2009 12:55 PM |
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Medical Devices & ImplantsThe 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...
- Jamie Sheller | June 17, 2009 9:13 PM |
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FDA & Prescription DrugsConsumers 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...
- Jamie Sheller | June 15, 2009 11:45 PM |
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FDA & Prescription DrugsAccording 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...
- Jamie Sheller | June 15, 2009 9:47 PM |
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FDA & Prescription DrugsThe 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...
- Jamie Sheller | June 14, 2009 11:32 PM |
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MiscellaneousOn 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...
- Jamie Sheller | June 13, 2009 11:54 PM |
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Defective & Dangerous ProductsA 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...
- Jamie Sheller | June 09, 2009 8:35 PM |
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MiscellaneousA 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...
- Jamie Sheller | June 08, 2009 11:12 PM |
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MiscellaneousResearch 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...
- Jamie Sheller | June 07, 2009 5:50 PM |
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Defective & Dangerous ProductsSome 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...
- Jamie Sheller | June 06, 2009 12:34 PM |
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FDA & Prescription DrugsAccording 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...
- Jamie Sheller | June 03, 2009 12:27 PM |
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FDA & Prescription DrugsAt 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...
- Jamie Sheller | June 02, 2009 10:30 PM |
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Defective & Dangerous ProductsOwners 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...
- Jamie Sheller | June 01, 2009 11:04 AM |
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FDA & Prescription DrugsNew 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...