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A recent study concerning the utilization of cardiac stents has found that the stents are no more effective than medcines in preventing future heart attacks. However, the study was funded in part by pharmaceutical companies. This brings up a broader ethical issue concerning the objectivity of medica
While the homeopathic medicine market is booming, the effects of such remedies can prove fatal if not properly monitored by health experts. The problem with some homepathic remedies is that they are sold over the counter and are not monitored by the FDA or prescribed by doctors. Researchers writing
As if drivers don’t have enough to distract them, the Wall St. Journal recently reported about the dangers of drivers text messaging. While I’ve either seen or heard about drivers shaving, doing their hair, or even reading the newspaper, this new distraction is really dangerous! For one thing, the t
The relationship between excited delirium and taser stun gun use is a controversial topic. Excited delirium is a medical condition that is hotly debated in the medical and law enforcement communities. Taser International has used the condition to argue that its stun gun did not cause people’s death
The federal government has widened its probe of prescription drug maker Johnson & Johnson for its marketing practices. Specifically, the company is coming under further scrutiny for its antipsychotic Risperdal; Topamax, a treatment for epilepsy and migraines; and Natrecor, for patients suffering fro
An Atlantic City jury has awarded an Idaho man $47.5 million, $27.5 million of the total comprised punitive damages in the ongoing litigation against the pharmaceutical giant Merck. The verdict in the case of Frederick “Mike” Humeston, who was granted a second trial in light of new evidence, means M
La mantequilla de mani contaminada con salmonella se extiende a los fabricantes de helados y a un vendedor mayorista de cubierta para postres. La Administración de Alimentos y Drogas de los Estados Unidos (FDA) anuncio hoy que una planta en el estado de Tennesee tambien tiene salmonella.
The same peanut butter that was recalled a few weeks ago due to salmonella contamination is now being linked to peanut butter used in Carvel Ice Cream stores and Sonic restaurants. This peanut butter had been shipped from the ConAgra plant in Sylvester Georgia to its sister plant in Humboldt Tenness
Premises Liability, also known by many people as “slip and fall” (a term meant to be disparaging to the victims of property owners’ negligence) refers to the condition of a property being unreasonably unsafe and at the risk of, or causing someone injury. For more information, see the premises liabil
The FDA has expanded its warning concerning Peter Pan peanut butter recall. Initially, the warning advised consumers to discard peanut butter jars with the product code of 2111, but now it has advised consumers to throw out all Peter Pan peanut butter jars that were purchased after May 2006. However
The FDA has warned consumers not to use not to use certain jars of Earth’s Best Organic 2 Apple Peach Barley Wholesome Breakfast baby food because they may be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum,which can cause botulism, a life-threatening illness. The manufacturer, Hain Celestial has recalled t
We all know peanut butter & jelly sandwiches are a staple for our kids. The recent recall of Peter Pan & Great Value peanut butter is especially worrisome for parents and children. Children are at an increased risk of serious illness due to this foodborne illness. Recent experience with e coli and h
