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Nov-26-07 Buffalo, NY: People who believe they have been wronged by their stockbroker may feel that a lawsuit is the only way to recover their damage; however, stockbroker arbitration can be just as effective as, and less time consuming than, a lawsuit. In the past month, two large arbitration awards were handed out after an arbitration panel found in favor of t... - American Regent Issues Nationwide Recall of Sterile Water for Injection
Washington, DC: American Regent is conducting a nationwide voluntary recall to the consumer and user level of the following product: Sterile Water for Injection, USP, 50 mL Single Dose Vial, NDC # 0517-3050-25, Lot 0092, Exp. Date February, 2014 This recall, initiated on May 19, 2011 to the User or Consumer Level, is for Lot 0092 Only... - Boss Pet Recalls Pig Ear Products due to Possible Salmonella Contamination
Washington, DC: Boss Pet Products, Inc. announced that it is recalling its Diggers Natural Treat Pig Ear pet treats because the products have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Boss Pet has been notified by one of its suppliers, Keys Manufacturing Company, Inc., that a batch of Keys' pig ear treats tested positive for Salmonella... - Adderall: A Mother’s Heartbreak
Feb-6-13 Erie, PA Danny was young and healthy when he took Adderall last summer. He passed away four months later. “If I can just save one mother from the same experience, I would love the opportunity to tell you about my son, Daniel, and Adderall,” says Cheryl, crying. “I know about Adderall death so why can’t this drug be taken off the... - Is the Community of Cathedral City Living with Asbestos?
Jul-7-11 Cathedral City, CA Although the community of Cathedral City has yet to determine whether asbestos is the cause of their health problems, Jessica believes that the construction site nearby should be tested. "This company washes old building materials to make them 'new' again, but at what cost to residents—we are breathing toxic dust daily," she sa... - Deli Meat Products Recalled for Possible Listeria Contamination
Washington, DC: Rose & Shore Meat Co, is recalling approximately 15,900 pounds of ready-to-eat deli meat products that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The products subject to recall include: 40 to 50 pound boxes containing packages of "OLYMPIC GOLD BEEF PASTRAMI" with the lot number "20911" and a "04-05-11" pack date on... - Birth Certificate Gender Marker Lawsuit Filed in Illinois
Chicago, IL: Despite promises to the contrary, the Division of Vital Records of the Illinois Department of Public Health has failed to fix its practice of refusing to correct the gender on birth certificates of transgender individuals who have had gender confirmation surgery but not the specific forms of surgery demanded by the department. The American... - Magistrate’s Opinion Signals Hope, Direction for Brain Injury Plaintiffs
Jul-1-14 Pittsburgh, PA Reports of concussions and resulting brain injury have gained the most traction in the public conscience via professional sport inherent with the National Football League (NFL) and National Hockey League (NHL). To that point, many a brain injury lawsuit has galvanized public awareness over sports play that results in blows to the head. A... - MRI Health Risks: "I think Gadolinium Killed my Brother"
Sep-15-09 Richmond, VA "My brother had several MRI's with gadolinium and I believe it caused his death; he passed away on Sept 10, 2007," says Brian. "On his death certificate there is a check mark next to both natural death and accidental death, and from what I understand, gadolinium was recognized as harmful [MRI health risk] and causing NSF/NFD in 2007, the... - Abbot Recalls 500 MitraClips Worldwide
New York, NY: Abbot has announced a recall of approximately 500 MitraClip mitral valve repair systems following three reported incidences of detachment of the radiopaque ring from the delivery catheter, all of which occured while the delivery catheter system was being removed following implantation. Abbot is not recalling previously implanted Mit... - Multi-Mex Distributor Recalls Dietary Supplements following Pediatric Hospitalizations
Washington, DC: Multi-Mex Distributor, Inc has recalled dietary supplements that may be labeled as antibiotic drugs. The recall was initiated after an FDA inspection revealed the product packaging mimics antibiotics readily available in Mexico and possibly familiar to Hispanic consumers. The products were distributed in the following states: Geor... - Mirena Side Effects Feature a New Wrinkle: Pseudotumor Cerebri
Jun-30-14 Nashville, TN A popular birth control device manufactured by Bayer and inserted through the cervix has been associated with various adverse reactions. Mirena birth control side effects have included uterine perforation when the device has migrated, over time, from its initial point of insertion. But now there seems to be yet another concern. Accordi... - SSRI Birth Defect Risk Not Easy to Weigh
Sep-13-09 Washington, DC The issue of pregnancy and antidepressants continues to be an oft-debated area of natal care that pits those concerned with SSRI birth defects and the related SSRI birth defect risk, with those worried about the mental health of the pregnant woman. An SSRI drug (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor) is often thought of as a lifesaver f... - FDA Takes Tougher Stand on Zocor 20 Years After Initial Approval
Jun-26-11 Washington, DC The announcement earlier this month by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) with regard to serious Zocor side effects has prompted critics to wonder what cumulative damage the 80mg dose of Zocor (simvastatin) has wreaked in the 20 years since its approval by he FDA in 1991. That's the point made by blogger Matthew Herper, writing... - Plane Crashes: Good News and Bad News
Nov-7-07 San Antonio, TX: Although airplanes are considered one of the safest methods of transportation, especially for long-distance travel, there are still risks associated with the air travel. The good news is that planes are checked and double-checked for safety before they are cleared for take-off and there are many rules that regulate air travel, helping to... - MRI Health Risks: NSF/NFD Without Kidney Failure?
Sep-3-09 Seattle, WA It isn't known how many people could be suffering from Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis (NSF/NFD)associated with MRI Health Risks , possibly because NSF is a recent man-made disease and not recognized by all health professionals. But it is very real and perhaps not limited to people with kidney failure: Darlene (name withheld) has lived a night... - Testosterone Side Effects: Researchers Looking for Answers
Jun-22-14 Los Angeles, CA With conflicting and confusing research surrounding testosterone side effects , including testosterone lawsuits alleging patients suffered serious health problems after using testosterone, it can be difficult for patients to know whether or not the risks are worth the benefits. Studies conducted so far offer conflicting results, with som... - DES Daughter Caitlin McCarthy: "Maybe DES Will Finally Get its Day"
Jan-21-13 Boston, MA In the wake of the somewhat surprising--not to mention abrupt--end to the DES lawsuit filed by the Melnick sisters against Eli Lilly, there has been a flurry of activity from people who were exposed to the drug, and those who support them. Although the DES breast cancer lawsuit was settled for an undisclosed amount, and without Lilly admitti... - Roche ACCU-CHEK FlexLink Plus Infusion Set Recalled
Washington, DC: Roche Insulin Delivery Systems is recalling the ACCU-CHEK FlexLink Plus infusion set, because of the potential for under delivery of insulin due to a kinked/bent cannula when inserting the ACCU-CHEK FlexLink Plus infusion set. If this remains unnoticed, this can result in under delivery leading to elevation of blood glucose levels. ... - Turkey Burger Products Recalled Due to Possible Salmonella Contamination
Washington, DC: Jennie-O Turkey Store is recalling approximately 54,960 pounds of frozen, raw turkey burger products that may be contaminated with Salmonella, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. As FSIS continues its investigation of illnesses related to this recall, additional raw turkey pr...