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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... - 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... - 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... - 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... - 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... - 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... - 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... - "Smell Ya Later" Does Not Apply to Zicam Smell Loss Plaintiffs
Aug-19-09 Boston, MA The incidence of Zicam smell loss may have been a surprise to users not expecting such Zicam side effects. However, Zicam loss of smell is not news to manufacturer Matrixx, which has received adverse reaction reports with regard to Zicam smell issues since 1999. A number of lawsuits have been filed. One such lawsuit, states the August 10... - Health Canada Removes Bowel Cleansing Indication for OTC OSPs
Aug-12-09 Ottawa, ON: Concerns over oral sodium phosphate (OSP) continue, with the latest salvo in the OSP debate coming from Health Canada. Earlier this month the Canadian health agency declared that oral phosphate soda is no longer indicated for purgative use (bowel cleansing) due to a risk for OSP kidney damage, while stressing oral sodium phosphate product... - Hold the Lettuce on My Burger
Jul-27-09 Salinas, CA It seems that not even a week goes by without a potential foodborne illness outbreak. "Eat Your Greens" may not be such good advice: On July 21, 2009, a California company recalled its romaine lettuce after the Department of Agriculture found lettuce in Wisconsin that was contaminated with salmonella. Salinas produce giant Tanimura &... - Oral Sodium Phosphates Linked to Kidney Damage
Jul-25-09 St. Louis, MO If you took an oral sodium phosphate (OSP) to clean your bowels prior to a colonoscopy and have developed kidney damage, there is a chance your health problems are linked to the use of the OSP. In 2008, certain oral sodium phosphates, including OsmoPrep and Visicol were given a black box warning, the highest warning required by the FDA, a... - Attorney Says Time's Running Out for Filing Avandia Lawsuits
Jul-22-09 St. Louis, MO If you are a patient taking Avandia and have suffered a heart attack or stroke, your time for filing a lawsuit may be running out, according to attorney Jeff Lowe, with The Lowe Law Firm. Avandia is used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus but studies have linked Avandia to an increased risk of adverse heart events. "Avandia was found t... - No Flood of Praise for Sears in Negligence Suit
Jul-21-09 Wheeling, WV The purchasers of an appliance from Sears are suing the company, alleging negligence with regard to the installation of a new refrigerator, according to a June 8th account in the West Virginia Record. The issue is a flood that happened in their home, allegedly caused by either the appliance, or the method of installation. Charles and D...