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Sort by date 16,481 pages found matching <a href=""></a>- Canada Investigating Glaxo H1N1 Vaccine Adverse Reactions
Nov-26-09 Ottawa, Canada Canadians who recently received GlaxoSmithKline's (GSK) H1N1 vaccine reported a higher than anticipated rate of adverse effects, specifically anaphylaxis. Health Canada is investigating. According to a November 25 report on Bloomberg.com, anaphylaxis has been reported in approximately four out of every 100,000 shots in association wit... - Niacin Found to Be More Effective than Vytorin at Lowering Cholesterol
Nov-26-09 Orlando, FL According to a recent study from the New England Journal of Medicine, generic B vitamin Niacin was found to be more effective at reducing levels of arterial plaque than Vytorin or Zetia. The limited study of 208 patients found that those who used ezetimibe, the active ingredient in Vytorin and Zetia, experienced greater risk of health atta... - Stem Cells Show Potential in Treating Cerebral Palsy in Children
Nov-20-09 Denver, CO In a move that could mean expanded medical testing with controversial genetic material, stem cells taken from an umbilical cord have shown great success in treating a three-year-old girl born with cerebral palsy . When she was nine months old, Chloe Levine had restricted motor function and a tightly clenched right fist due to a stroke she su... - Is Big Brother Your Facebook Friend?
Nov-25-09 LaCrosse, WI A 19-year-old student at the University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse was ticketed recently for underage drinking and ordered to pay a $227 fine. The problem is, the evidence of his misconduct seems to consist of some photos he posted to Facebook. Bauer, a popular kid who has almost 400 Facebook friends, recently received a friend request from... - Patient's Knee Swells up After Levaquin Use
Nov-25-09 Newport, RI Some patients who have taken Levaquin know how debilitating the side effects can be—the drug has been linked to an increased risk of tendon tears and tendon ruptures. Mark P. (real name withheld) says he suffered Levaquin side effects and still feels the associated pain. "Fifteen years ago, I had some problems with diverticulitis,"... - Medical Helicopter Crash Kills Three
Nov-25-09 Reno, NV A recent helicopter crash near the border between Nevada and California has claimed the life of the vehicle's three crew members. According to the Associated Press , the aircraft experienced undetermined difficulties during its return flight to Susanville, California, shortly after dropping off a patient at a Reno area hospital. The pilot... - Strong Association Found Between Chinese Drywall and Respiratory Problems
Nov-24-09 A federal investigation into Chinese drywall has revealed a strong association between the respiratory problems reported by homeowners and the defective drywall. The respiratory problems are believed to be brought on by a combination of formaldehyde, which is common in newly built homes, and hydrogen sulfide off-gasing from the drywall. Furthermore,... - "The Branches Were Big as Trees"
Nov-24-09 Philadelphia, PA A jury in Hunterdon Country, New Jersey recently awarded Kenneth Matlock and his wife a record-breaking $6 million for severe and permanent personal injuries suffered when rotten tree branches fell on their car as they travelled along Route 29. "This was the highest verdict in this courthouse in the country's 200-year history. The prev... - Largest Crib Recall in US History Announced
Nov-24-09 Washington, DC It's the largest crib recall in US history. Late yesterday the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced a massive voluntary recall of 2.1 million Stork Craft baby cribs with drop-down sides. There have been 110 incidents reported in the US and Canada when the drop-down sides of the crib became detached as a result of poo... - Construction Accident Injures One, Kills Another in Kansas City
Nov-18-09 Kansas City, MO A dramatic construction accident left one man dead and another seriously injured when a portable boom lift with a basket on top fell over during the construction of a new performing arts center. The Associated Press claims that the two men were installing steel panels on the building from the basket when the massive crane toppled o... - Stunt Pilot Walks Away from Plane Crash
Nov-18-09 Siloam Springs, AR As a third generation stunt pilot, Matt Younkin is used to defying death from inside his plane. Yet even for a trained stuntman, surviving a plane accident is a miraculous feat. On November 10, Younkin was flying his single engine aerobatic plane, the Younkin Mullicoupe, when a power failure forced him to attempt an emergency land... - California Labor Law Violations Costly for Employers
Nov-23-09 Sacramento, CA Blanco A. says the Labor Commissioner is penalizing his former employer $130.80 per day until the company reimburses him for its California labor law violations , including unpaid overtime, missed meal and rest periods. "I need to present certain documents at my hearing," says Blanco, "but my former employer's attorney said, 'Have your at... - Big Brother is Watching You Online—and So Is Your Insurer
Nov-23-09 Bromont, QC A Canadian woman on medical leave from her job in Quebec received an unexpected visit from her insurance company—on Facebook. The insurance company , which was paying the freight for her bout with depression, searched her Facebook profile and noted that she appeared to be having too much fun for someone allegedly suffering from depression... - Rural Residents Launch Lawsuit over Environmental Protection
Nov-23-09 Dimock, PA Environmental law will hopefully serve a handful of residents whose wells and drinking water were allegedly contaminated by natural gas, affecting not only their health but also the value of their properties. Pat Farnelli is one of 13 area residents of Dimock, Pennsylvania, a rural community 15 miles south of the New York border. According... - Social Gamers Subject to Unauthorized Charges According to Suit
Nov-23-09 Sacramento, CA Gaming users have a serious bone to pick with Facebook and the Zynga Game Network over an estimated $500 million in unauthorized charges billed to their credit cards. Rebecca Smith had to change her bank account to put a stop to the unauthorized charges. Smith is now the lead plaintiff in a national class action suit that alleges the two... - New Survey Revives Memories of LINA Disability Claims Debacle
Nov-23-09 Belleville, IL A new survey of seniors enrolled in Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) claims that the majority of applicants find the process overly complicated and confusing, prompting fears that the federally funded organization is taking advantage of the elderly in a manner reminiscent of the LINA insurance controversy. SSDI claimants re... - Two Plane Crashes, Two Mysteries
Nov-11-09 Tallahassee, FL Two plane crashes , two mysteries. A plane crashed into the forest north of the Tallahassee Airport last week, killing two experienced pilots. Then, three days ago, a single-engine plane went down near San Antonio, killing three. Florida plane crash kills two pilots According to the Tallahassee Democrat , the plane departed from... - Swine Flu Vaccine Linked to Severe Allergic Reactions in Canada
Nov-22-09 Ottawa, ON GlaxoSmithKline has asked the Canadian government to hold back a batch of H1N1 vaccine that could be linked to a higher rate of severe allergic reactions. The batch that is being held back was shipped in late October and had the lot number A80CA007A. Approximately 170,000 doses are affected by the recall. "GSK is taking this cautionary ac... - Rocking the Boat over Cruise Ship Accident
Nov-22-09 Calgary, AB Maritime laws vary widely, depending on which country has jurisdiction over the waters occupied by a vessel. There have been many historic disputes between countries over boating accidents, fishing rights and trespassing charges. The potential for jurisdictional dispute is especially high when an accident happens aboard a cruise ship, as was... - Elder Care a Ticking Time Bomb in Illinois?
Nov-22-09 Chicago, IL A troubling elder care story coming out of Chicago underscores concern over nursing home neglect and related issues in Illinois. As the investigation continues, elder care law will be tested. In August, a dementia patient was beaten by a fellow resident at Columbus Park Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, located on Chicago's West Side...