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Sort by relevance 572 pages found matching <script>alert('What_Security?')</script>- The Taser Attorney
Nov-21-09 Woodland Hills, CA California attorney Peter Williamson is fast becoming Taser International's worst nightmare. Over the last decade and more, the makers of the controversial handheld electroshock gun have been the target of dozens of lawsuits, ranging from product liability to police misconduct and wrongful death . However, Williamson and his co-counse... - NSF Patient Sues over MRI Contrast Agent
Nov-19-09 Chesterfield, MO A man who claims to have suffered from MRI contrast side effects and MRI health risks has launched a lawsuit against the hospital that administered a series of MRI procedures that eventually left him with early-stage Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis (NSF). Robert Silver v. St. Luke's Health Corp was recently filed in St. Louis County C... - Amiodarone and Simvastatin Anything But a Dynamic Duo
Nov-19-09 Kansas City, MO The relationship between simvastatin and amiodarone, together with the amiodarone interaction identified as simvastatin rhabdomyolysis, came to the forefront in August of last year when the FDA issued an alert to health care professionals regarding the risk for rhabdomyolysis when simvastatin is used in association with amiodarone. ... - China-Built Strollers Recalled for Amputation Hazard
Nov-10-09 Washington, DC A stroller that has sold nearly a million units was voluntary recalled by the manufacturer after a dozen children caught their fingers in the hinge mechanism and were forced to have their fingertips amputated. Yesterday the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued an alert to consumers who purchased Volo, Triumph, Quest Sp... - Carousel Pet Treats May be Contaminated with Salmonella
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is issuing this health alert to warn consumers not to use Pig Ears and Beef Hooves pet treats manufactured by Pet Carousel because the products may be contaminated with Salmonella. The products were distributed nationwide in both bulk and retail packaging for sale in pet food and retail chain stores. Pet Carousel is base... - Is the Swine Flu Vaccine Safe?
Oct-29-09 Washington, DC The concern over the swine flu (H1N1) pandemic, not to mention President Obama's declaration last week that swine flu is now a national emergency, has put everyone on alert with regard to the vaccine and any potential drug side effects inherent with the swine flu vaccine. Given that the H1N1 flu vaccine is not yet universally available i... - Enbrel - Lawsuit Settlements - LawyersAndSettlements.com
Patients who take Enbrel to treat certain types of arthritis may not be aware of the severity of Enbrel side effects they could be exposed to. These side effects include the risk of serious fungal infection and a risk of tuberculosis. Furthermore, the FDA is investigating a possible link between Enbrel and other drugs in its class, including Humira and R... - How Long Have Avandia Side Effects Been Known?
Oct-18-09 Boise, ID Although Avandia and Avandia side effects have been in the news a lot lately, the truth is that at least one group was trying to alert the public to Avandia risks as early as 2000. In fact, in March of that year Public Citizen, a public advocacy group, petitioned the FDA to revise Avandia's labels. The FDA eventually did, but a boxed warning... - OSP Kidney Failure Lawsuits Still Coming
Oct-13-09 Washington, DC Sometimes it's difficult to talk about the nether regions of the human body, but the fact remains that the public must be notified: a preparation used to cleanse the bowel prior to colonoscopy is suspected of having the potential to trigger such dire consequences as OSP kidney damage. OSP is shorthand for oral sodium phosphate . One prod... - Researchers examine Chantix side effects
Oct-12-09 Silver Spring, MD Reports of Chantix side effects , such as suicide and aggression, spurred researchers in the UK to examine the anti-smoking aide to determine the extent of the product's side effects. The study was conducted at the University of Bristol with the goal of determining if there was a link between Chantix and suicide, WebMD reports. In the... - Cipro Side Effects Patients Describe Being 'Floxed'
Oct-10-09 Hackensack, NJ Of all the Cipro side effects one hears about most often is Cipro tendon rupture . To that end the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) mandated a black box warning for Cipro last year with regard to Cipro tendonitis and Cipro rupture. However there are many more side effects inherent with the Ciprofloxacin antibiotic, as the physical tr... - MRI Risk Accented by Records Delivery Flaw: Study
Oct-6-09 Washington, DC It's bad enough that an MRI contrast agent can induce health problems especially for those with weak or compromised kidneys. MRI contrast side effects , for those patients, can lead to incredible suffering and possible death due to Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis . However, even discounting the risk often associated with MRI and kidney fail... - Halcyon Manufacturing Recalls Diving Equipment
Halcyon Manufacturing has recalled Halcyon Diving Equipment due to a drowning hazard. The over pressure valves in the diving equipment can fail, which can cause the buoyancy compensator devices and the diver lift inflatable device to leak. This could pose a drowning hazard to divers. Included in the recall are the Halcyon Explorer, Eclipse, CCR35, Evolv... - At 3.8 Million Vehicles, Toyota Hit with Largest Recall in its History
Sep-30-09 Detroit, MN The one-time Japanese upstart that emerged to become the biggest supplier of vehicles to North America and set the standard of quality for everyone else to follow has just announced a massive recall that is easily the biggest in its history. Yesterday, Toyota announced the recall of 3.8 million vehicles due to a defective design . The p... - More Lawsuits Over Levaquin Tendon Rupture
Sep-28-09 Madison County, IL The propensity for Levaquin to foster Levaquin tendon problems continues to trigger lawsuits that allege not only issues with Levaquin side effects, but also the alleged suppressing of warnings over Levaquin tendon ruptures by the manufacturer. Earlier this month it was announced that four civil lawsuits have been filed against Jo... - Safety Alert Issued for Lifeline Pendant Personal Help Buttons
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is cautioning users of personal emergency response buttons worn around the neck of a potential choking hazard associated with this product. The FDA is aware of at least 6 reports between 1998 and 2009 of serious injury or death, including 3 deaths in the United States and 1 in Canada, from choking after the cord on... - Alli-oops: FDA vs. GSK on Orlistat Liver Damage
Sep-15-09 Washington, DC Just a few weeks after the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) revealed its safety review of diet drug Alli due to reports of orlistat side effects and orlistat liver damage, alli manufacturer GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) has launched a defense of its weight loss drug. Accompanied by a video presentation featuring Dr. Vidhu Bansal-Dev, id... - Canadian Health Officials Announce Foodborne Illness Recall, Could Have US Implications
Aug-30-09 Ottawa, ON A foodborne illness recall originating from Canada is always a concern in the summer months given the migration of vacationers across borders. Economic challenges have caused more people to scale back grandiose vacation plans, resulting in more day trips and holidaying a bit closer to home. That's when a food recall can haunt you: purchase... - "Deadly Errors Made Every Day," says former OR Nurse
Aug-24-09 Charlottesville, VA: A former operating room nurse, who claims she herself was the victim of a botched surgery, is speaking out loud and clear about medical malpractice and medical mistakes that injure or kill thousands and thousands of Americans every year. "I have been accused of being too passionate," says Helen French," but I am just trying to save... - FDA: Oral Sodium Phosphates Not Safe For Double Dose
Aug-23-09 Bellevue, WA They are two things that many people might not think go together: the use of an oral sodium phosphate and an increased risk of kidney failure. However, according to warnings released by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the risk of OSP kidney damage is high enough that the products' uses have been revised. Unfortunately, there cou...