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Sort by date 16,481 pages found matching <a href=""></a>- FDA Says Possible Increased Risk of Fracture with Bisphosphonates
Oct-13-10 Washington, DC The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today warned patients and health care providers about the possible risk of atypical thigh bone (femoral) fracture in patients who take bisphosphonates, a class of drugs used to prevent and treat osteoporosis. A labeling change and Medication Guide will reflect this risk. Bisphosphonates inhibit th... - Bus Accident Kills One, Injures 13 in Pennsylvania
Oct-13-10 Ashville, PA A teenager has been killed and more than a dozen others injured in a bus accident in Western Pennsylvania. The school bus collided with a car driven by 17-year-old Joseph Stoy of Loretto. The car reportedly crossed the center line of Route 53 near Gallitzin township, ploughing straight into the school bus. The accident occurred on Tuesday... - Latest Chinese Drywall Remediation Does Not Preclude Lawsuits
Oct-13-10 Fort Myers, FL Recent developments in the Chinese drywall saga will serve to give homeowners grappling with defective drywall problems some comfort in the midst of their frustration. To that end, a new remediation process demonstrated in recent days could provide an alternative to contractors who until now have been removing all Chinese drywall and str... - Man Killed in St. Louis Motorcycle Accident
Oct-13-10 St. Louis, MO A recent St. Louis motorcycle accident killed a man when his bike crashed into a utility truck. Perry Herndon sustained critical injuries when his motorcycle crashed into a Ameren UE utility truck at Riverview and Chambers at a high speed, according to Fox 2 St. Louis. The utility truck was turning onto Chambers when the accident occur... - FDA Reviewing Possible Increased Cardiovascular Risk with Stalevo
Washington, DC: The federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has notified healthcare professionals that it is evaluating clinical trial data that suggest patients taking Stalevo (a combination of carbidopa/levodopa and entacapone) may be at an increased risk for cardiovascular events (heart attack, stroke, and cardiovascular death) compared to those... - Mirapex - Mirapex Gambling, Mirapex Compulsive Behavior, Mirapex Side Effects
The Mirapex drug (known generically as pramipexole dihydrochloride), popular in the treatment of Parkinson's disease, has been linked to serious side effects. These Mirapex side effects include an increased risk of compulsive behavior. Specifically, a link has been found between Mirapex and compulsive gambling or other compulsive behavior, including sh... - Proposed Changes to Helicopter Safety Rules
Oct-12-10 Newark, NJ Following recent helicopter crashes , the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed safety changes to helicopter regulations. Those proposed changes include stricter rules for medical helicopters after a rash of helicopter accidents involving medical carriers. According to the FAA, between the mid-1990s through 2009, more than 200 pe... - Falling Through the VA Benefits Cracks: "I've Been Abandoned"
Oct-12-10 Bonne Terre, MO A disabled Iraq vet from the Army reserve who receives VA benefits and would be in line for additional funds that he desperately needs has been denied. Why? Because five years after he became permanently disabled, Army Reserve Spc. Michael Pyatt has yet to see his name taken off the active duty roster. Until that happens, he cannot rece... - Small Plane Crash Kills Park Rangers
Oct-12-10 Glen Canyon, UT Two park rangers were killed in a small plane crash near Mt. Dutton, in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, Utah, Friday night. The two rangers, who both worked for the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, reportedly took off from Bryce Canyon airport on Friday, en route to Page, Utah. They were flying a Cessna 172. Rescue crews w... - A Dubious Anniversary for Accutane
Oct-12-10 Toronto, ON The potential for Accutane inflammatory bowel disease from the use of Accutane has diminished somewhat since the manufacturer of Accutane, Roche, pulled the acne drug from the US market in June of last year. However, it is still available in generic form. And while Accutane IBD is one of the most oft-cited adverse reactions in recent years,... - St. Louis Truck Accident Leaves 18-Wheeler Lodged Under Bridge
Oct-12-10 St. Louis, MO A St. Louis truck accident recently left an 18-wheeler lodged under a bridge deck. The 18-wheel tractor-trailer became wedged underneath the bridge deck on I-70 in downtown St. Louis, according to KDSK . The driver of the truck was reportedly trying to make a left turn heading north on Broadway to Convention Plaza. The left-side wh... - Reports of Injury Prompt Recall of Outdoor Folding Chairs
Washington, DC: About 7,000 folding wooden chairs imported by Fred Meyer of Oregon, are being recalled because the wooden frame of the chairs can break, posing a fall hazard to consumers. The Kroger Co. and White Tiger have received three reports of chairs breaking, resulting in minor injuries including back and shoulder pain, sprains and contusio... - Zooper Tango Double Strollers Recalled Due to Injury Reports
Washington, DC: About 3,700 double strollers distributed by Lan Enterprises of Oregon, are being recalled because the stroller's frame latch above the front wheels can fail when the stroller hits an object, causing the stroller to unexpectedly collapse. This can result in minor scrapes, cuts and bruises. The company has received 185 reports of fr... - Can Sleeping on the Job Count for California Overtime?
Oct-6-10 Anaheim Hills, CA As president of the California Hispanic Commission on Drug and Alcohol Abuse (CHCADA), Julie oversaw all the programs for the Orange County Division. She also witnessed and managed employees who had to sleep at the rehabilitation homes but were not paid California overtime . Julie believes the CHCADA is violating the California overtim... - Fire Hazard Prompts Recall of Cerro Electrical Wire
Washington DC: Cerro Wire Inc, of Crothersville, IN, is recalling about 1,000 units of its THHN Electrical Wire because while the actual electrical wire has "14 gauge" printed on it, the packaging incorrectly labels the electrical wire as 12 gauge. If used as a 12 gauge wire, it can overload, posing a fire hazard to consumers. This recall involve... - Powertec Recalls Leverage Gyms
Washington, DC: Powertec, of Carson, CA, is recalling about 1,000 Leverage Gyms because detachment of the exercise workbench from the gym system causes instability, posing a risk of injury to consumers. This recall involves the Workbench Leverage Gym, 2010 version, which has a lock and load removable bench section opening up the lever area for po... - What Really Is Behind Texas Employment Case?
Oct-11-10 Arlington, TX A school assistant principal in Texas who exposed alleged wrongdoing in the school that employed him may wind up losing his job due to nondisclosure of his own past that included criminal citations, according to a recent United Press International (UPI) report. The situation has roiled into a Texas Employment case that will surely prove t... - Actor Part of Alleged Stock Fraud Scheme
Oct-11-10 Los Angeles, CA Letting the ChiPs fall where they may appears to have taken on new meaning for the former star of a popular 1970s TV series. Larry Wilcox, who portrayed Jon Baker in the motorcycle cop series, is among more than a dozen promoters of penny stocks facing charges from federal regulators alleging stock fraud , the Los Angeles Times reports... - Smoking Cost Study Funded by Pfizer, Maker of Chantix
Oct-11-10 State College, PA A recent study showed that states that spent money on smoking cessation programs would get that money back in reduced healthcare costs and other expenditures. However, the study was sponsored by Pfizer, the maker of Chantix , a drug created to help people stop smoking. The Penn State University study showed that states would get abo... - Missouri Car Accident Kills Two, Seriously Injures One
Oct-5-10 Branson, MO A Missouri car accident that occurred earlier this week claimed its second victim after a 25-year-old woman died of injuries sustained in the crash. Nichole Porter passed away at Cox South hospital in Springfield, Missouri, one day after the accident killed 24-year-old Jessica Jenkins, the Springfield News-Leader reports. Accordin...