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Avandia Makers Receive Warning
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently issued a warning to GlaxoSmithKline, the makers of Avandia, a type 2 diabetes drug. The warning was issued after a routine inspection turned up evidence that information from clinical trials of the drug had been withheld from the FDA. Avandia has created a controversy as it has been linked to an increase of heart disease and early onset osteoporosis.
Premises Liability and the Lawsuits Derived From It
Premises liability boils down to determining whether an individual on another indiviudal's land was invited or whether they were trespassing when harm or injury befell them. If an individual was invited the owner of the land will likely be held responsible, but if the individual was trespassing on the land or property, then the owner has no obligation to warn an individual of potential harm.
Human Tissue Scandal Rocks Medical World
Human body tissue is collected from what are known as tissue banks, a collection of funeral homes, universities, hospitals, etc., around the country. Human tissue that has been safely cleared of diseases is used in many medical procedures such as skin grafs or organ transplants. However, the industry is highly unregulated, and, as a result, the use of diseased and illegally obtained tissues has entered the market.
The Hidden Dangers of Benzene
Benzene is a chemical often found in paint, solvents and dyes but also exists in the oil and petroleum industry. It is considered a a "Class A" carcinogen by the Environmental Protective Agency (EPA), and is an extremely harmful chemical that contributes to Hodgkin's disease, various respiratory and skin disorders, and even leukemia.
A Variety of Class Action Types
A class-action lawsuit occurs when more than one individual, and potentially a large group of individuals, have been harmed either through discrimination, employee discrimination, personal injury or harm, medical devices or because of consumer products, to name a few. There are several varieties of class-action lawsuits that exist. Most often the individuals harmed are represented by one individual on behalf of the group.
DES (Drug-Eluting Stents) Linked To Serious Side Effects
Drug-eluting stents (DES) occur when a metal scaffold is inserted into a coronary artery to prevent it from collapsing. The scaffold may be coated with a pharmaceutical drug that operates on a time-release of the medication. While DES is a popular treatment in today's world of modern technology, the adverse effects of DES can be detrimental to a patient and increase their risk of developing life threatening illnesses.
Preventing Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis
Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis (NSF) is a recently discovered illness that has an unknown cause and is difficult to treat. It has, however, been linked to the use of gadolinium uses among kidney disease patients.
Victims of a Disability are Protected by the Americans with Disabilities Act
In 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act was created to help individuals who suffer from a disability and it enables them to have the same rights as anyone else, especially when it comes to being employed and labor laws.
Vinyl Chloride
Vinyl chloride's use has been employed in a number of projects including vinyl siding, plastic credit cards, plumbing fixtures, etc. But as the use of the chemical grew so did the dangers of inhalation and overexposure to the chemical. Vinyl chloride is currently regulated by the government but continues to exist among everyday products in the lives of Americans.
Airbag Failures Prompt Auto Makers to Issue Recalls
With the introduction of airbags into vehicles within the past 50 years has come the decrease of injury and death among those driving and riding in vehicles. However, with the production of more vehicles comes the decrease of quality-made airbags that are being manufactured with the possibility of defects.
Flammable and Deadly Products
In the United States alone, there are an average of a few thousand deaths from furniture fires. When furniture, such as couches, began to be manufactured with upholstered furniture with polyurethane foam, the death count for many furniture fires began to rise. polyurethane foam is extremely flammable, will burn in minutes and upon ignition, will produce a deadly gas.
Prosthetic Knees and Hips
Over time, an individual's hips and knees may begin to degrade, usually from the average wear and tear that occurs throughout the years. However, many individuals may require a surgical procedure to replace their hips or knees with a prostheses if the wear and tear becomes debilitating.
Machine Guarding
Hazardous working conditions where machines do not have adequate guards in place can increase the risk of personal injury to workers. For at least a century technology has existed to protect workers in situations where machine guarding should be in place, but often management is reluctant to spend money that they deem unnecessary, although it could save a life.
Unsafe Products and Protecting Yourself
Millions of Americans are injured and harmed each year because of unsafe products and they are unsure as to what their rights are. Understanding what your rights are is the most important step to take to protect yourself and your loved one from unsafe products and drugs.
Hernia Patch Recall Affects Thousands of Patients
The United States has the highest rate for deaths among incisional hernia patients. Recently, hernia patients using the Bard's Composix Kugel Mesh Patch had another reason to worry as the patch was recalled for a second time. The patch had previously been recalled in 2005, but the current recall affects more patch users than previously.
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