- Christina Cole | April 28, 2007 7:12 PM |
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Automobile Accidents19 people were injured today, in a car - bus accident, one person was critically injured in the crash, authorities said.The New York City Transit bus and car crashed shortly before 6am in Queens, said a spokesman for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority.At the time of the accident, fifteen people were traveling on the bus. Thirteen passengers were taken to local hospitals and two were...
- Staff Writer | April 27, 2007 9:30 AM |
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FDA & Prescription DrugsThe St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that a judge said yesterday that he plans to approve a $64 million class-action settlement between Paxil manufacturer GlaxoSmithKline and parents whose children took the drug for depression.The news story reports:Paxil was once touted as an answer to teen depression. It was later thought to have increased the risk of suicidal thinking in young people, some of...
- Staff Writer | April 27, 2007 9:05 AM |
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Workplace InjuriesThe New York Post reported this week on a new study finding that as many as 26 Ground Zero firefighters have contracted an inflammatory lung sickness called sarciodosis since 9/11. The findings of this study have raised frustration levels among the Patrolmen's Benevolent Association, a group that says the NYPD as not acknowledged 9/11-induced sarciodosis in police officers who served at Ground...
- Staff Writer | April 26, 2007 9:18 AM |
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Defective & Dangerous ProductsDue to a possible fire hazard, The Holmes Group of Milford, Mass. has recalled 300,000 oil-filled electric heaters. The hazard is reported to be a "poor electrical connection within the heater," which can lead to overheating and possible fire and burn dangers. The company has apparently received at least 59 incident reports involving this defective product. The incidents include burns and...
- Shannon Weidemann | April 25, 2007 8:07 PM |
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Workplace InjuriesAfter the World Trade Center attack a group was started to give those who are suffering from illness an alternative treatment based on Ayurveda. Saving Those Who Serve wants to help those who have been affected by World Trade Center Illness with an herbal therapy. More than 400 people are taking the regimen twice a day and claim they feel better. Now Councilman Michael McMahon (D-North...
- Staff Writer | April 24, 2007 6:08 PM |
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Workplace InjuriesAn Associated Press report pointed to a ruling from the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals that said officials from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) could not be held constitutionally liable for making positive statements about air quality in New York City just after the 9/11 attacks.This ruling could pose hurdles for other lawsuits underway regarding World Trade Center illness and air...
- Christina Cole | April 20, 2007 6:06 PM |
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Defective & Dangerous ProductsOeuf brand baby bounce seats have been recalled for defective frames that can collapse upon use, posing a risk to infants.Oeuf LLC has received six reports of the seat frames breaking. However, no injuries have been reported. The recall involves the bouncer seats padded with canvas, that are supported by a tubular steel frame. The seat is brown and white, blue or pink stripes. A three-way safety...
- Shannon Weidemann | April 17, 2007 12:13 AM |
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Defective & Dangerous ProductsAnother pet food company has announced that they are recalling dog and cat food. Natural Balance has recalled two kinds of dry pet food. It is unknown if the recall is linked to the Menu Foods recall. The recall includes all date codes of Venison and Brown Rice Dry Dog Food and Venison and Green Pea Dry Cat Food. The company doesn't know the cause of the problem, but says it's focused on one...
- Christina Cole | April 13, 2007 12:03 AM |
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Medical MalpracticeThe family of a local firefighter, wants questions answered about the medical care he received or lack there of, at a well known hospital in Manhattan.The thirty-nine year old firefighter from yonkers, was hurt last week in a skiing accident. His family says, a piece of metal, surgically implanted into his neck, killed him while he was being treated at Mt. Sinai, and they want to know why and...
- Christina Cole | April 09, 2007 1:37 PM |
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Workplace InjuriesThe 9/11 Neediest Medical Campaign was created to help those who became seriously ill after the September 11th World Trade Center attack. The fund has collected $300,000 since February for a grand total close to $4.7 million, reports fund officials.The collected funds will be divided between Bellevue Hospital Center and Mount Sinai Medical Center for uninsured patients. A $100,000 grant will...
- Paul Napoli | April 07, 2007 5:38 PM |
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FDA & Prescription DrugsThe makers of the cold sore medication Abreva were accused of falsely claiming in ads that the medication cut healing time in half. The defendants, Avanir Pharmaceuticals and GlaxoSmithKiline Consumer Healthcare, settled the lawsuit but admitted to no wrongdoing. As part of the settlement, the companies will print 50 million newspaper discount coupons nationwide and will pay up to $1 million for...
- Paul Napoli | April 06, 2007 5:34 PM |
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Defective & Dangerous ProductsA lawsuit filed by Quality Control Systems Corp. alleges that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration wrongfully withheld death and injury records involving Ford vehicles. The research firm seeks access to Ford's early warning system data that would provide the government timely evidence of possible hazards in specific types of vehicles. According to a review of the government's...
- Paul Napoli | April 05, 2007 5:31 PM |
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Workplace InjuriesFederal inspectors found more than 3,500 safety defects on CSX Corp. railroad properties across 23 states. The investigation started in response to multiple accidents involving CSX's trains. The Federal Railroad Administration reportedly may fine the company for at least 199 violations. The firm of NAPOLI BERN RIPKA represents residents of Florida property owners allegedly contaminated by...
- Staff Writer | April 05, 2007 4:47 PM |
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Medical MalpracticeThe New York Times published an article about a neurological study that points to an increased risk of mental birth defects in children who were exposed to epilepsy drug Depakote while in the womb. Researchers found that children of mothers who took Depakote during pregnancy scored 7 to 8 points lower on I.Q. tests at 2 years of age than mothers who took other epilepsy drugs. The researchers...
- Christina Cole | April 05, 2007 1:56 PM |
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Defective & Dangerous ProductsGemmy Industries Corporation is recalling approximately 8,500 Disney Plush Easter Baskets that were sold at Wal-Mart. There are silver beads and ribbons attached to the basket that can detach, posing a choking hazard.The recalled baskets are a pink and purple plush basket decorated with beads and ribbons. "Disney Princesses" is written on across the top of the basket. With pictures of the...
- Paul Napoli | April 04, 2007 5:29 PM |
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FDA & Prescription DrugsA leading publication reports that researchers at the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute found that women in their 60s and 70s who take hormone therapy are at an increased risk for heart attacks. A leading publication reports that researchers at the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute found that women in their 60s and 70s who take hormone therapy are at an increased risk for heart...
- Paul Napoli | April 04, 2007 5:21 PM |
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Medical MalpracticeThe recently published HealthGrades Patient Safety in American Hospitals Study reviewed nearly 5,000 hospitals from 2003 to 2005 found that medical errors have continued to rise. The recently published HealthGrades Patient Safety in American Hospitals Study reviewed nearly 5,000 hospitals from 2003 to 2005 found that medical errors have continued to rise. In that 3-year period, patient safety...
- Paul Napoli | April 04, 2007 5:18 PM |
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Medical MalpracticeLeading publications report that the number of doctor-owned surgical hospitals is steadily growing, but rules governing their emergency medical care services have not kept up with the demand. Leading publications report that the number of doctor-owned surgical hospitals is steadily growing, but rules governing their emergency medical care services have not kept up with the demand. There have...
- Paul Napoli | April 04, 2007 5:15 PM |
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FDA & Prescription DrugsThe pharmaceutical industry is facing an increasing number of private and government lawsuits accusing them of influencing doctors to prescribe drugs for off-label usesThe pharmaceutical industry is facing an increasing number of private and government lawsuits accusing them of influencing doctors to prescribe drugs for off-label uses. The industry claims that it is being unfairly penalized for...