New York Boy Struck by Car While Chasing Ice Cream Truck
It was recently reported that a 7-year old New York boy remained hospitalized in critical condition in an induced coma after being hit by a car while chasing an...
Read moreFamilies of Victims of Contaminated Heparin Testify Before Congress
Heparin is used in medicine as an anti-coagulant; that is, it stops blood from clotting. Because of this effect, the drug is often used to prevent blood or plasma...
Read moreFDA Video Series Covers Recalls and Safety Alerts for Prescription Drugs and Medical Devices
The FDA’s Patient Safety News (PSN) is a series of monthly video news shows addressing significant approvals, recalls, and safety alerts for prescription drugs and medical devices. Some of...
Read moreW.R. Grace & Co. Reaches Tentative $2 Billion Settlement on Asbestos Claims
It was announced today that chemicals giant, W.R. Grace & Co., had reached a tentative $2 billion settlement on asbestos claims with a committee of asbestos personal injury claimants,...
Read moreHarry and David Issues Nationwide Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in Harry and David Chocolate Covered Select Blend Espresso Beans
Last week, the FDA issued a press release notifying the public that Harry and David, of Medford, Oregon, is voluntarily recalling approximately 66,500 8 oz. bags of Harry and...
Read moreNationwide Recall of Cantaloupes From Honduran Packer Underway Due to Salmonella Risk
In late March, the FDA announced a nationwide recall of cantaloupes grown, packed and shipped by an independent third-party grower in Honduras. The product was distributed nationwide and in...
Read moreCrane Collapse in Miami Kills 2, Injures 7
In another tragic construction accident yesterday, two construction workers were killed and five people were injured after a crane fell 30 floors from a high-rise condominium under construction in...
Read moreCity Inspector Arrested in Connection With New York City Crane Collapse That Killed 7 and Injured 17
A little over a week ago, on March 15, a giant crane at least 15 stories tall collapsed at a construction site in New York City and destroyed a...
Read moreJury Clears Cardiologist and Radiologist of Negligence in Diagnosis and Treatment of Actor John Ritter
We previously wrote about the commencement of testimony in the wrongful death lawsuit arising out of the untimely death of actor John Ritter. Last Friday, a jury cleared a...
Read moreSeeking Treatment Outside the United States for Spinal Cord Injury
Came across an interesting article discussing how many Americans are pursuing experimental therapies for injuries and medical conditions outside the United States that are not available or not approved...
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