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Drug injuries reported to the government reach record high October 28, 2008 The Associated Press reported that the number of drug injuries reported to the government in the first three months of 2008 reached record highs. Over 21,000 serious reactions that resulted in drug injuries to patients were reported to the Food and Drug Administration in the first three months of this year. Of (more...)

Woman billed in possible medical malpractice case October 23, 2008 A woman is complaining of receiving a bill for a hospital emergency room visit, which she waited 19 hours but never saw a doctor, causing a possible medical malpractice suit. The woman received a bill for $162 though she never received treatment at the hospital. Officials at the hospital say that the (more...)

Environmental problems caused by fires October 14, 2008 The Associated Press reported that a 750 acre fire has caused environmental hazards for approximately 1,200 residents. 1,200 people were evacuated from their homes near the scene of the environmental hazard, and a firefighter and a resident reported minor breathing problems. The fire and environmental hazard was being contained by firefighters, but (more...)

Drugs used to treat Alzheimer’s could cause drug injuries October 7, 2008 Health Day reported that a new class of drugs being used to treat a range of diseases from cancer to Alzheimer’s may have a connection to drug injuries. A study shows that drugs belonging to the class could have the possibility of causing drug injuries such as congenital heart defects. It is (more...)