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Sort by date 7,886 pages found matching health insurance- Another Potential Setback for Anti-Cancer Drug Avastin
Feb-2-11 Washington, DC On the heels of a ruling by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in December, noting that Avastin should not be used by breast cancer patients, comes an analysis that suggests the anti-cancer drug is linked to fatal side effects in about one percent of the patients who take it. CNN Health reported last night that a meta-analysi... - Fentanyl Dangerous Both in the Right and the Wrong Hands
Feb-2-11 Midland, MI Fentanyl is a dangerous adversary at the best of times—which represents those occasions when the planets align and everything goes right. Even when the drug is appropriately prescribed and managed, and the patient monitored during use of a properly functioning Duragesic Fentanyl patch, there are risks. Sadly, when such a potent pain m... - Avastin Linked to Increased Risk of Death
Feb-2-11 Washington, DC Results from a new study on Avastin, (Bevacizumab) show that there is a small, increased risk of death in cancer patients taking the drug in combination with chemotherapy. This is compared with people on chemotherapy alone. Avastin was approved for use in combination with chemotherapy in the treatment of certain advanced cancers, inc... - CEMEX Air Pollution Violation Fine
The Colorado state health department's Air Pollution Control Division filed charges against the cement plant over air pollution violations spanning three years. The air pollution lawsuit claimed CEMEX violated limits on dust emissions and operating temperatures at various times between 2004 and 2006. CEMEX must pay $1.5 million in penalties and environm... - Darvocet Mass Tort Could Be Massive
Jan-31-11 Newport, KY With the removal last November of Darvon and Darvocet from pharmacy shelves after some 50 years on the market, those conversant with the issue in the legal community are anticipating a huge response from former patients with a history of Darvocet side effects. A major mass tort could be on the horizon, with some attorneys reportedly fieldin... - Best Kept Secret - SSRIs Do Not Work
Mar-3-07 Washington, DC: The medicalization of distress has led to a dramatic rise in the use of antidepressants, however it is questionable whether patients are being told that in controlled clinical trials the drugs barely outperformed a placebo, says Jonathan Leo, Associate Professor of Neuroanatomy, Lincoln Memorial University, DeBusk College of Osteopathic Med... - The Whistleblower and The Smithsonian
Mar-29-09 Washington, DC The Whistleblower Act protects workers from retaliation when injurious or unsafe situations are revealed. The mere act of whistleblowing is, in itself, a courageous act that often puts the whistleblower in a difficult position. Such is the case with Richard Pullman, an exhibits specialist at the National Air and Space Museum in Washing... - "I Blame Chantix for My Daughter's Suicide"
Jan-30-11 Sacramento, CA There's nothing worse than the death of your child. Actually there is something worse—knowing that your child's death could have been prevented. Ann (not her real name) believes that Chantix is to blame for her daughter's suicide. At first, Ann blamed her daughter's prescribing doctor for Susan's (not her real name) suicide, but... - The VA Under Fire for Contaminated Endoscopy Equipment
Mar-28-09 Miami, FL It's a medical malpractice case in the making, after it was revealed that as many as 10 veterans have tested positive for infectious liver disease allegedly caused by contaminated colonoscopy equipment. What's more, an email sent to the Associated Press (AP) by the Veterans Affairs Department (the VA) on March 19th revealed that tubing attached... - Fixodent Denture Adhesive: Never Discount Human Nature
Jan-29-11 Washington, DC The denture cream zinc poisoning debate can be summed up in the disconnect between what the manufacturer advocates as "safe and effective when used as directed"—and basic human nature that suggests more is better. Eat more vegetables. Spend more time at the gym. Brush your teeth longer, and use plenty of toothpaste. And when you ha... - Lawsuit Filed against Dilantin Maker for Stevens Johnson Syndrome
Jan-29-11 New Orleans, LA The maker of Dilantin faces lawsuits alleging the drug is linked to Stevens Johnson Syndrome , a rare but potentially fatal condition brought about by an allergic reaction to medication. According to the lawsuit, Pfizer, maker of Dilantin, failed to adequately warn patients about the risk of SJS. By the time the Stevens Johnson syndrome... - Sexual Violence Against Female Residents of Chicago Nursing Homes
Jan-28-11 Chicago, IL Authorities in Chicago are reporting the investigation of 86 cases of sexual violence against elderly residents of nursing homes in the city. Some crimes reportedly go back to July 2007. According to a report in the Chicago Tribune, government records show allegations of criminal sexual assault, or rape reported in a quarter of Chica... - Reglan: Real People, Real Heartbreak
Jan-27-11 Washington, DC The pain in their words is palpable. Real people, reaching out to cyberspace and pleading to anyone who will listen, about their suffering from Reglan side effects . Various aspects of metoclopramide have proven to be a complication for many to varying degrees, with the worst being tardive dyskinesia—an often irreversible condition... - Black Box Warning Due for Reglan
Mar-24-09 Washington, DC They may have known about it for years, but the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is finally getting around to mandating a black box warning for Reglan side effects —and specifically, Reglan tardive dyskinesia. Metoclopramide side effects can be either temporary, or permanent. The latter could have life-changing effects on a patient's... - Lawsuit against Wisconsin Company Stems from Alleged ERISA Benefits Violations
Jan-26-11 Janesville, WI A Department of Labor lawsuit against a Janesville, Wisconsin company is reportedly the result of an investigation into alleged violations of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act ( ERISA ), according to the Janesville Gazette . The department has filed the lawsuit against Premier Vending and its president, accusing the company o... - Canadians Sue Tennessee Insulation Company
Mar-23-09 Windsor, ON Two Canadian homeowners in Southern Ontario thought they couldn't lose and jumped at a chance to get a government grant to make their home in downtown Windsor more energy efficient. A licensed inspector did an energy audit of their home and recommended that Robert and Michelle Cecile contract RetroFoam to update the home's insulation. Everyt... - Wrongful Death Worth $2.6 Million
Mar-23-09 Carbondale, IL A wrongful death jury award can never bring a loved one back, and a personal injury law victory does not fill the void left when a wife and mother is suddenly taken away through the negligence of others. And duly placing a file folder down on someone's desk may seem like a routine task, but in this case that simple act cost someone her lif... - Paxil Birth Defects – The Never-Ending Vigil
Mar-22-09 Springhill, FL Kristine's son was born without incident – a healthy baby boy. He is now 4 years old and was recently diagnosed with a condition that could kill him if his parent's aren't vigilant. It turns out he was born with this condition, and Kristine wonders if the Paxil she took while pregnant could have contributed – could it be a Paxil birth d... - Could Januvia Side Effects Migrate to Janumet?
Jan-24-11 Washington, DC An effort by the manufacturer of Januvia to expand the use of the active ingredient of sitagliptin is being undertaken at the same time as a study by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that hopes to further identify risks in the class of Januvia drugs to which Januvia belongs. According to the January 17 issue of the Washingto... - Shoulder Pain Pump Causes Health Problems for Patient
Mar-21-09 Hurricane, UT Like so many patients before her, Jalene D. thought that the shoulder injury she suffered following her surgery was because of the shoulder surgery itself. She did not imagine that her problems could have been caused by the use of the shoulder pain pump. However, it appears as though Jalene is one of the many patients whose shoulder was mad...