Another 63 People Sick from Salmonella-Contaminated Ground Beef
Health officials report another 63 people became ill from eating salmonella-contaminated ground beef. This brings the total number of sick people to 120 in 22 states. The outbreak started in August, and officials think it will still continue. About Salmonella Salmonella infection (salmonellosis) is a common bacterial disease that affects the intestinal tract. The bacteria usually
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Invokana Stomach Cancer Warning Signs
As more studies emerge linking the Type 2 diabetes medication, Invokana to stomach cancer, many patients are worried they may have the disease and not know it. It is important to stay vigilant about your health since big pharmaceutical companies are playing with lives. About Invokana Invokana was the first in a new class of
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Ex-Pediatrician Faces Additional Sexual Abuse Charges
A former South Dakota pediatrician who treated Native American children on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation now faces multiple charges of sexual abuse. Since 1995, the former doctor groomed, isolated and abused his male patients. Health Care Provider Abuse Pediatricians and other healthcare providers are entrusted with the responsibility to improve the health and well-being
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Ocular Plaque Calcification Found in Gadolinium Receivers
Researchers have discovered that the chemical gadolinium in MRI and MRA scans could cause ocular plaque calcification. Doctors have been denying that gadolinium causes any adverse reactions, yet researchers disagree. This study proves the medical community wrong. About Gadolinium Gadolinium is a chemical element carrying the atomic number 64 and the atomic symbol Gd. Belonging to
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Study Links Ingredient in Concerta to Suicide in Teens & Adolescents
The Indian Journal of Psychiatry published a study involving teenagers and adolescents taking the ADHD medication, Concerta. Researchers found that the active ingredient methylphenidate caused children in the study to display suicidal ideation side effects. About Concerta Approved in 2000 by the FDA, Concerta was first made by Alza Corporation before Johnson & Johnson purchased it.
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FDA Launches Heart Drug Irbesartan Recall Due To Cancer Risk
The FDA is issuing an irbesartan recall after discovering this high blood pressure medication is contaminated by the cancer-causing chemical N-nitrosodiethylamine (NDEA). This is the second heart medication recalled this year because of NDEA contamination. About Irbesartan Patients use irbesartan alone or together with other medicines to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). High blood pressure adds
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Michael Brady Lynch Featured in The Wall Street Journal
The prestigious financial publication, The Wall Street Journal recently featured Michael Brady Lynch, lead trial attorney and firm founder for his expertise in annuities. The Wall Street Journal interviewed Michael since for over 20 years as a trial attorney, he has been a passionate consumer advocate for victims. Michael created The Michael Brady Lynch Firm as
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Salmonella Outbreak Shows Problems in Poultry Industry
Half a decade after U.S. representatives wrote to the USDA about the agency’s unacceptable response to a previous salmonella outbreak traced to chicken, this current outbreak shows that nothing has changed. Just this month, federal health officials announced that antibiotic-resistant salmonella infected 92 people. About Salmonella Salmonella infection (salmonellosis) is a common bacterial disease that affects
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Researchers Publish Gadolinium Brain Roadmap
During a workshop at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in Bethesda, Maryland, researchers shared a special report they published in the journal Radiology. This report will help future researchers study gadolinium retention and the safety of gadolinium-based contrast agents (GBCAs). About Gadolinium Gadolinium is a chemical element carrying the atomic number 64 and the atomic
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Experts Want Concerta Suicide Risk For Teens & Adolescents on Label
American pediatric health advisers warned that about Concerta suicide risk in children taking the ADHD medication. Several members of an advisory committee to the FDA asked the agency to change the label to reflect this risk. The FDA approved this drug for children aged 6 or older. About Concerta Approved in 2000 by the FDA, Concerta was first
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