Late last year, the FDA issued a warning against the use of the injectable form of dolasetron mesylate (Anzemet) to prevent nausea and vomiting in patients undergoing cancer chemotherapy...
Read moreWe're still in the midst of a tough winter, but it's not too early to begin thinking about pool safety as warmer weather begins to draw near. This video...
Read moreInsurance companies often use a customer’s credit score to price an auto or home policy. Oregon law allows for customers to request a yearly re-price if they feel their...
Read moreRecent research reported in the Archives of Ophthalmology, investigated the range of eye injuries caused to children aged 18 or younger by bottle rockets. The study found significant eye...
Read moreOregon Attorney General John Kroger has proposed revamping the state’s public records law. His sweeping plan includes speeding up the response time for records requests, lowering the cost for...
Read moreThe State of Oregon has filed a lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson over the company’s efforts to buy back defective products from Oregon store shelves. Known as a “phantom...
Read moreNorthwest Oregon recently saw the winter’s first bout of sleet and freezing rain. While the episode lasted only a short time, people stuck on the roads experienced some treacherous...
Read moreAs reported on MedPage Today, in early December, the European Medicines Agency (EMA) (the European Union’s equivalent of the FDA) announced it will investigate the safety of growth hormone...
Read moreDo you know what this symbol means? If not, you’re in good company. According to Schrader, a company that makes tire pressure monitoring systems, 46% of drivers did not know...
Read moreA recent report by CNN underscores the scary reality of hospital acquired infections. Many people are surprised to learn just how prevalent these infections are, especially among young children....
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