McDonald's Salads Injure Almost 500
Currently, McDonald’s salads have infected 476 people with the parasite, cyclospora. The FDA confirms that the outbreak has spread to 15 states with 21 people needing hospitalization. However, the agency expects this number to continue to grow as more ill people come forward. About Cyclospora Cyclospora infection (cyclosporiasis) causes watery, and sometimes explosive, diarrhea after
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Costly Effects of Clomid’s Birth Defects
It is rare for a child to outgrow a birth defect. These conditions range from heart disease, spina bifida to Down syndrome. It is emotionally hard to deal with defects as long with a financial burden. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), birth defects cost the US over $2.6 billion each year.
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FDA Continuing To Monitor Gadolinium Risks
The FDA still has not officially admitted gadolinium dye retains in the body. However, the agency will continue to evaluate the risks. In fact, it has been examining these dyes for years and has issued several warnings about their potential side effects. In the most recent update, the FDA approved new patient medication guides that include update
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Being a Whistleblower
Whistleblowers are an important aspect to American society. They can expose frauds and scandals and help not just the government recover funds but also stop Americans from falling victim. With many whistleblowers coming forward in the news, it is important to know how important and valued being a whistleblower is. About the Whistleblower Statute In
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Public Schools Fail To Protect Students Against Sexual Harassment
During an investigation by The Chicago Tribune, research showed that teachers and principals failed to alert police after sexual abuse allegations against school employees. It is the law to report. In fact, the investigation revealed that there were over 500 cases of employee sexual abuse or assault. However, the district only investigated roughly 230 cases. About
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Carnival Cruise Ship Sexual Assault Perpetrator Pleads Guilty
A former teenage cruise ship passenger from Kenova, West Virginia pled guilty to sexual abuse of a minor passenger. The assault happened aboard in a cruise ship bathroom on the Carnival Conquest in January of 2016 as the vessel cruised the Bahamas. About Cruise Ship Sexual Assault People often assume that violent crimes, including sexual
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NYC Steam Pipe Bursts Leaving Asbestos in the Streets
After a recent steam pipe explosion in New York City, residents are concerned about potential exposure to asbestos after county workers confirmed the deadly carcinogen’s presence. Research has shown that a single exposure to asbestos could cause the deadly cancer, mesothelioma. About Mesothelioma There are different forms of mesothelioma. The most common form of mesothelioma is pleural
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Plaintiffs Request Gadolinium MDL
On July 31, 20 federal plaintiffs asked a federal judicial panel to centralize their linear gadolinium injury cases into a multidistrict litigation in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. They want their cases transferred and centralized since the number of cases will likely be in the hundreds or more in the coming
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The FDA Is Failing America
As American consumers, we come to trust that our governmental agencies have our best interest in mind. But, what is becoming more apparent is that more large pharmaceutical companies are infiltrating the Federal Drug Administration with the sole process of watering down the approval process. This means that regulations and strict processes before a medical
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Brachial Plexus Birth Injury Bring Lifetime Complications
Birth injuries have longterm complications. This is especially true for parents of a child with a brachial plexus birth injury (BPBI). Many don’t realize that an entire family’s future becomes impacted. This is from years of physical therapy to the future treatment of possible mental health issues. These needs can drive families into financial ruin.
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