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  • Benlate Fungicide Causes Birth Defects
    Benlate is a fungicide that was developed by DuPont. It had been used on crops around the world, however, research began to surface linking the main ingredient, benomyl, to birth defects among women exposed to the fungicide. It was removed from shelves in 2001, but not before hundreds and possibly even thousands were put at risk.
  • Occupational Side Effects of Silicosis
    When silica dust is inhaled it causes a severe lung disease known as silicosis. Individuals who work with silica should be aware of the extreme dangers associated with this line of work and their employers must also make employees aware of these risks.
  • Carcinogenic Vinyl Chloride a Health Risk
    Vinyl chloride has been deemed a carcinogenic substance by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Additionally, the substance has been found to be so toxic that there is no level of safe exposure.
  • Soil Contamination Dangers
    Soil contamination can occur in many ways but occurs when hazardous waste filters into soil, contaminating and potentially causing irritation to humans. Soil contamination can occur when contaminants, even airborne bind with the soil and become mixed with it.
  • Withdrawal Linked to Paxil
    Paxil is a popular antidepressant drug under the seretonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) class that has been linked to SSRI Discontinuation Syndrome, which is a serious disorder that can at times become life threatening.
  • Oxycontin Risks Increase
    Oxycontin is a strongly dosed pain reliever originally prescribed to individuals suffering from cancer or other severe conditions, however, the pain reliever has been associated with an array of serious side effects that may cause harm to a patient rather than provide them with relief.
  • Reports Surface Detailing Levaquin Risks
    Levaquin is an anti-bacterial medication used on an array of bacterial infections from pneumonia to chlamydia. Reports have surfaced regarding the severe side effects associated with taking the drug including tendon rupture that may cause surgery to fix.
  • Mesothelioma Cancer Patients Receive No Benefits From Chemotherapy
    Malignant pleural mesothelioma, one of the worse forms of mesothelioma cancer caused through asbestos inhalation, was recently discovered to be untreatable through chemotherapy. Often, chemotherapy is used to combat cancerous cells, providing a better chance of survival for victims.
  • New Children Antibiotic Linked to Tendon Rupture in Patients
    Levaquin, an antibiotic, used to treat bacterial infections has been linked to a number of studies suggesting the prescription drug's side effects may be severe. One of the alleged side effects includes tendon rupture, that some have said may cause permanent damgage or require surgery to repair.
  • Digitek Digoxin Toxicity Caused by Manufacturing Error
    Digitek digoxin is a prescription drug widely used for individuals suffering from heart conditions such as congestive heart failure or irregular heart rhythms. However, a recent manufacturer's error caused the drug to be released with double the dose prescribed, potentially causing toxicity among patients.
  • Scientists Study Brain Injury Treatment
    Each year, millions of Americans are tragically affected by a mild to severe traumatic brain injury (TBI). TBI is one of the most overlooked injury and individuals suffering from TBI go untreated, while suffering severe consequences. However, as treatment options grow, more individuals can be helped to overcome the adverse complications associated with TBI.
  • The Truth Behind TBI
    Scientists continually strive do uncover research related to if certain individuals are more susceptible to traumatic brain injury (TBI) compared to others. Looking at age and gender, researchers are attempting to pinpoint TBI causes in order to provide preventable measures to potential victims.
  • Lung Cancer Linked To Silica
    Silica is the world's second most common mineral and it is also an extremely damaging mineral that, when inhaled, can cause lung cancer, tuberculosis, renal failure, etc. Silica dust exists in many work environments and hundreds of employees work in and around it without knowledge of the extreme danger they are in. It is important to know the effects of silica to protect oneself.
  • The Truth of Trasylol Aprotinin
    Trasylol-Aprotinin, an injectable drug used to stop bleeding for patients undergoing surgical procedures such like heart or kidney disease, was once praised as being a perfectly safe drug. However, additional studies and research proved otherwise causing the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to warn doctors of the adverse side effects of the drug that include renal failure.
  • Fatal Flaws of Automated Defibrillators
    Automated external defibrillators (AED) are widely used throughout the country and stored in areas where large gatherings of individuals may be at risk of cardiac failure. An AED is a portable electronic device that treats cardiac arrest by shooting an electric shock into the heart to resynchronize the heart beat rhythm. But when these devices fail, the increase of death by cardiac arrest rises.

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