Study Reveals Deaths of Teen Gadolinium Retention Patients
JAMA has published a study examining the effects of gadolinium retention in the pediatric brain. The study revealed the death of three teen gadolinium retention patients who participated in the study. Yet, many in the medical community still deny the existence of the disease that injures so many. About Gadolinium Gadolinium is a chemical element carrying
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New Birth Injury Documentary Shines Light on 'Obstetric Violence'
An Alabama family who experienced a tragic birth injury to their child is hoping to raise awareness in a new birth injury documentary. Their hope is to shine a light on the term obstetric violence, and also its role in birth injuries. About Birth Injuries A birth injury is not a birth defect. A birth defect is
Read MoreInvokana Renal Study Stopped Early
The Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson has ended the phase 3 Canagliflozin and Renal Events in Diabetes with Established Nephropathy Clinical Evaluation, also known as CREDENCE. The company did not reveal the reason nor the results of the study. About Invokana Type 2 diabetes is a medical condition affecting over 9% of the
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Vatican Orders U.S. Bishop Council to Stop Punishing Priest Sexual Abuse
Facing a reignited crisis of credibility over child sexual abuse, the Roman Catholic bishops of the United States came to a meeting in Baltimore on Monday prepared to show that they could hold themselves accountable. But in a last-minute surprise, the Vatican instructed the bishops to delay voting on a package of corrective measures until
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CDC Issues Turkey Recall Due To Salmonella
With Thanksgiving just around the corner, the CDC issues a turkey recall after linking turkey products to a salmonella outbreak. Jennie-O recalled 91,388 pounds of raw ground turkey products after the USDA found that a sample of the products tested positive for a salmonella reading matching the outbreak strain. About Salmonella Salmonella infection (salmonellosis) is a
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U.S. States with Most Mesothelioma Deaths
Mesothelioma is just one of several asbestos-related diseases that devastate people around the country. Asbestos exposure happens in many different forms, but for many being exposed at work is the most common cause of mesothelioma. A recent report revealed that there more states with higher mesothelioma deaths than others. The study examined 100,000 deaths in
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Third Heart Medication Recall Due to Cancer Risk
The FDA announced a third heart medication recall. The agency found impurity N-nitrosodiethylamine (NDEA) in losartan potassium hydrochlorothiazide tablets. The International Agency for Research on Cancer warns that NDEA is a human carcinogen. About NDEA NDEA can exist naturally in certain foods and drinking water. However, it can also be in air pollution and
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Doctors Write FDA and Urge Gadolinium Warning
Concerned medical professionals gathered together and penned a singular letter to the FDA urging for a better gadolinium warning for patients. For years, the medical community has denied that there is an issue with the chemical gadolinium. This chemical agent is used in MRI or MRA scans as a contrasting agent. Many doctors are under
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Google CEO Steps Down After Sexual Misconduct
Search engine powerhouse, Google came under fire after The New York Times uncovered a memo outlining their coverup of his sexual misconduct with a subordinate. Plus, the note detailed how the company’s leadership gave lucrative exit packages instead of addressing the sexual harassment. About Sexual Harassment Federal law prohibits sexual harassment through Title VII of
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Florida Prosecutor Files Whistleblower Lawsuit
A Florida judicial circuit prosecutor has filed a whistleblower lawsuit against the state attorneys office. She resigned after uncovering a deputy planting evidence during traffic stops and her higher-ups tried to conceal this information. About the Whistleblower Statute In 1863 to combat fraud in Union contracts during the Civil War, Congress passed the Whistleblower or
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