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El ATV Yamaha Rhino puede contener defectos de diseño que hacen el vehículo peligrosamente inestable. Han salido varios informes de ocasiones donde el ATV se a volcado y los pasajeros en el interior han obtenido heridas graves. Varios heridas han sido reportadas durante el uso de los ATV Yamaha Rhino. Las heridas típicamente son p... - U-Prosta Natural Products Recalled Nationwide
Ottawa, ON : "U-Prosta Natural support for prostate health" is being recalled in Canada by Sunnylife International Inc. after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) found the product contains undeclared terazosin hydrochloride, which is a prescription drug used to treat high blood pressure and enlargement of the prostate gland, and could cause seri... - Participant in Zimmer NexGen Study Needs Answers
Sep-18-11 Harrisonburg, VA Pamela, a registered nurse, enrolled in a study sponsored by Zimmer prior to her knee replacement surgery. Because Pamela was only 53, she was told that the Zimmer NexGen knee replacement or the Mobile Bearing Knee were a perfect fit for her age: these models have a life expectancy of 12–15 years. But Pamela had to undergo revisi... - Death Toll Rises in Reno Plane Crash
Sep-18-11 Reno, NV The death toll in a Reno plane crash has reportedly risen to nine, with more than 50 people injured, some of them seriously. Initial reports said that three people died in the plane accident, in which a plane involved in a race plunged into the spectator stands. Killed in the airplane crash were the pilot, Jimmy Leeward, and eight spectators... - Horrific Plane Crash Kills Three
Sep-17-11 Reno, NV At least three people have died and 50 more were injured in a horrific plane crash in Reno on Friday. The airplane crash occurred at an air race, and took the life of the 74-year-old pilot and at least two race spectators. Many of the injured suffered life-threatening injuries in the airplane accident, in which the plane plunged into the spect... - Effexor Side Effects Can Include Life-Threatening Syndrome
Sep-17-11 Washington, DC The rash of potential health issues that have been associated with antidepressants has concerned physicians around the world, and Effexor side effects are just another example. While Effexor is considered a selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI)—different from Paxil and Celexa, which are SSRIs—the... - Levaquin Lawyers Accepting Claims for Tendon Ruptures Anywhere in the Body
Sep-12-11 Maplewood, NJ "Attorneys were at first only taking Levaquin cases with ruptured Achilles tendons, but new studies show that Levaquin can cause ruptures anywhere in the body," says Stacey Hauer, lead litigator in Levaquin cases at Johnson Becker PLLC. That's potentially good news for Steve, who ruptured his Achilles tendon after taking Levaquin. When... - Uk Report Indicates High Failure Rate for Metal Hip Implants
Sep-16-11 New York, NY A report from the UK released this week indicates that "all-metal" hips implants are failing at an increased rate. The report generated from data in the National Joint Registry for England and Wales, found that the all-metal artificial hips called Articular Surface Replacement, or the A.S.R., that were made by DePuy Orthopedics, a divisio... - DePuy Pinnacle Ultamet Among Metal-On-Metal Hip Devices Under Scrutiny
Sep-16-11 San Jose, TX Patients who received a DePuy Pinnacle hip implant may not be aware that they could have received a metal-on-metal hip replacement device. Although not all of the DePuy Pinnacle hip replacement devices are metal-on-metal, at least one device, the Ultamet, is all-metal. And even though the DePuy Pinnacle has not been the subject of a recall... - FDA Panel Examines Avaulta Pelvic Mesh Amid Lawsuits
Sep-16-11 Gaithersburg, MD Amid a surging number of lawsuits against Avaulta pelvic mesh and similar products, manufacturers recently faced a panel of the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to determine what steps need to be taken to warn of the risks of the implants. According to Bloomberg , Johnson & Johnson as well as a number of other companies&md... - Study Links Potentially Dangerous Increase in Blood Sugar with 2 Common Drugs
Boston, MA: A study published in the Journal of Clinical Pharmacology & Therapeutics this month, shows that combination therapy with an antidepressant and a cholesterol-lowering agent can increase blood sugar to potentially dangerous levels. The study, which used computerized records of patients in the Boston-area, looked at the two drugs... - Statin Therapy Linked to Increase in Adult Onset Diabetes
Washington, DC: A meta-analysis published in the Journal of the American Medical Association in June 2011, indicates that taking statin drugs is associated with an increased risk for developing diabetes. Statins are among the most widely prescribed drugs used in the management of high cholesterol: they work to lower cholesterol levels. The met... - Cyclist Hit by Bus Awarded $5.36M
San Francisco, CA: In 2008, David Wheeler was involved in a bicycle accident which left him with permanent brain damage. Just 47-years old at the time, Wheeler was riding across the Lower Great Highway in San Francisco at night, when he was struck by a bus. In his suit, Wheeler alleged that the bus, operated by Roy Timmons, had made a left turn... - Painter Diagnosed with Asbestos Mesothelioma Awarded $8.5M
Los Angeles, CA: A painter who was recently diagnosed with terminal asbestos mesothelioma caused by his exposure to asbestos-laiden products, has been awarded $8.5 million in settlement of his asbestos lawsuit. Bernard Steffen alleged that while working as a commercial painter and handyman he was exposed to products including stucco, molding an... - Judge in Bank Overdraft Fees Case Rules in Favor of Plaintiffs
Sep-15-11 Denver, CO Banks across the United States are feeling the wrath of unhappy customers as lawsuits alleging excessive bank overdraft fees pile up. Customers allege they are not only charged outrageous bank overdraft fees but are also subjected to reordering of transactions, which pushes their accounts into overdraft quickly, increasing the amount they pa... - Will Prozac Side Effects Turn Expectant Mothers Off of the Medication?
Sep-15-11 Houston, TX For expectant mothers, worry about Prozac side effects along with all the other things they have to worry about may be overwhelming. After all, they have to balance the risk of Prozac birth defects against the risk of untreated depression. But as more studies suggest a link between Prozac and birth defects, expectant mothers may find they a... - FDA Issues Warning of Possible Serious CNS Reactions with Methylene Blue
Washington, DC: The FDA has received reports of serious central nervous system (CNS) reactions when the drug methylene blue is given to patients taking psychiatric medications that work through the serotonin system of the brain (serotonergic psychiatric medications). Safety information about this potential drug interaction and important drug usag... - FDA Warns Serious CNS Reactions Possible with Zyvox (linezolid)
Washington, DC: The FDA has received reports of serious central nervous system (CNS) reactions when the antibacterial drug linezolid (Zyvox) is given to patients taking psychiatric medications that work through the serotonin system of the brain (serotonergic psychiatric medications). Safety information about this potential drug interaction and... - The Case for a Fosamax Holiday
Sep-14-11 Washington, DC The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) may resemble a slow-moving juggernaut when it comes to addressing concerns over existing medications. However, once the agency gets around to identifying a concern and calls in a review panel for a second opinion, the FDA shows its nerdy side and produces a plethora of data for their expert panelists... - FINRA Stockbroker Arbitration Changes May Be Good for Investors
Sep-14-11 Washington, DC Changes to the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority's (FINRA) stockbroker arbitration process may be good news for investors. Arbitration is used by investors who have a dispute with their broker or financial firm, such as complaints about stockbroker fraud. Although the stock fraud arbitration process can be beneficial for investors,...