admin June 4th, 2009
June 4, 2009
A study has found that caffeine consumption from habitual coffee drinking does not lead to drug injuries for diabetic men, according to Reuters Health.
The study found that caffeine in coffee, even having four cups of caffeinated coffee per day, did not increase the risk of drug injuries such as cardiovascular disease or dying for diabetic men.
Risk of drug injuries did not increase for diabetic men who smoke and who also drank caffeinated coffee .
Diabetic men in Texas are also not at an increased risk for Texas drug injuries because of caffeine consumption through coffee, according to the study.
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admin April 23rd, 2009
April 23, 2009
Epilepsy drug valproate may cause pregnant women taking the drug to suffer birth injuries or drug injuries, according to HealthDay.
When a pregnant woman takes valproate, the drug may cause her baby to suffer drug injuries such as impaired intelligence for three years or longer.
The study advocates trying other epilepsy drugs before valproate however, valproate is the only drug that works for some women.
Pregnant women in Texas who take valproate could cause their babies to suffer Texas drug injuries such as impaired intelligence.
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admin March 3rd, 2009
March 3, 2009
Health Day News reported that drugs used to treat Rheumatoid Arthritis may increase patients’ risk of drug injuries such shingles.
The report comes after a study indicates that the risk for drug injuries such as shingles is increased in older patients who take rheumatoid arthritis drugs, and especially in those taking steroids.
Though the report may help patients and doctors be better informed about interactions between medications, it is not likely that knowledge of the potential drug injuries will change the way rheumatoid arthritis medications are prescribed.
Texas patients taking rheumatoid arthritis medications and steroids could experience an increased risk for Texas drug injuries.
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admin February 26th, 2009
February 26, 2009
According to Reuters, drugs prescribed for impotence could cause drug injuries such as low blood sugar levels.
The drug injuries were linked to illegal anti-impotence drugs and herbal treatments that have been contaminated with diabetes drug glyburide.
Four people have died as a result of the drug injuries which were linked to counterfeit Cialis and herbal preparations. The drugs lowered blood sugar to dangerous levels in the four people who died.
Texans who took these anti-impotence drugs could experience Texas drug injuries.
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admin February 10th, 2009
February 10, 2009
Amarillo reported that an auto accident occurred when a bus was stopped at the intersection of Bell Street and 34th Avenue Wednesday.
The auto accident occurred when a car rear-ended another vehicle at the red light, causing that vehicle to strike the bus.
No students were aboard the bus when the vehicle hit it. However, the driver of the vehicle that started the chain reaction at the intersection was taken to a hospital for treatment of a knee injury.
The school bus received minimal damage as a result of the car accident. However, people in Texas could suffer Texas auto accident injuries if they are rear-ended.
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admin February 3rd, 2009
February 3, 2009
The Associated Press reported that the FDA is recommending a ban on Darvon, a painkiller that has been shown to increase chances of drug injuries to patients taking the medication.
The drug has been used to treat pain for the past 50 years, but it has been discovered that it could cause drug injuries such as addiction and suicide.
In the wake of the new information, the FDA has said the drug will be phased out gradually because many patients who could be at risk for drug injuries have become depended on it.
Patients in Texas who take Darvon could suffer Texas drug injuries as a result.
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admin January 29th, 2009
January 29, 2009
Reuters reported that medicines prescribed to children for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder can cause drug injuries even when taken as directed.
According to the study, medications such as Ritalin, Focalin XR, Adderall XR, Daytrana patch, Concerta, Strattera, and Metadate CD could cause drug injuries such as hallucinations even when taken as directed.
The drug injuries could include hallucinations in which children think bugs, worms, or snakes are crawling on them.
Texas patients who take these medications could be at risk for Texas drug injuries, including hallucinations.
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admin January 27th, 2009
January 27, 2009
Health Day reported that liquid forms of medications may have left premature babies exposed to drug injuries.
Agents called excipients are responsible for the potential drug injuries. Excipients aid in administration, absorption, and preservation of the medications that are commonly given to premature babies.
The U.K. study found that over 20 excipients were found in treatments given to premature babies in a neonatal intensive care unit. These agents such as ethanol and propylene glycol could cause drug injuries such as nerve damage.
Texas preemies who have been exposed to excipients could also suffer Texas drug injuries.
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admin January 8th, 2009
January 8, 2009
The FDA reported that a defective medical device that was used to perform eye surgery has been recalled.
Advanced Medical Optics, Inc. recalled its product Healon D due to reports of defective medical device injuries following use of the product during eye surgery.
The defective medical device Healon D is an ophthalmic viscosurgical device which maintains space in the eye during eye surgery.
Patients reported defective medical device injuries such as inflammation and Toxic Anterior Segment Syndrome.
Texas patients who had eye surgery using Healon D could be victims of Texas defective medical device injuries.
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admin January 6th, 2009
January 6, 2009
An auto accident involving two snow mobiles killed two drivers and a passenger Saturday, according to Associated Press.
The auto accident occurred when the two snow mobiles collided on a trail, causing a fatal crash that killed three people.
The auto accident victims’ names have not been released, and the auto accident is still under investigation.
Texans should also exercise caution in inclement weather, as Texas auto accidents could occur.
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