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Cancer drug’s toxicity could cause drug injuries
| December 9th, 2010
December 9, 2010 We know cancer can be caused by toxic substances such as those found in charred food, certain chemicals, and the ingredients in tobacco products. Patients may expect medications taken for treatment of cancer to be nontoxic. A study of AstraZeneca’s drug Vandetanib, a drug used for treatment of thyroid cancer, 31% of
Read MoreTylenol Cold recalled due to drug injury risk
| December 2nd, 2010
December 2, 2010 Some things we come to rely on to ease common aches, pains, and cold symptoms. Tylenol is a standard in many families’ medicine cabinets. However, Tylenol Cold Multi-Symptom liquid is being recalled for a problem on the label which may be a risk for drug injuries, according to the U.S. Food and
Read MoreMotorcycle accident kills 5
| November 18th, 2010
November 18, 2010 Motorcycle safety is a concern on roadways all across the U.S., and with more people driving motorcycles due to better gas mileage, there are even more motorcycles on the road. Like other automobiles, with more motorcycles on the road, the chances of being involved in a motorcycle accident are increased. The San
Read MoreCompany recalls defective medical device
| November 11th, 2010
November 11, 2010 Medical devices are supposed to ease suffering and help patients, but sometimes manufacturing errors can lead these devices to do more harm than good. That may be the case with Triton Pole Mount Infusion Pumps, according to the FDA. The product, which could lead to a defective medical device injury, may not
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