At least 15 people who worked at or lived near a West Dallas vermiculite plant suffer from symptoms of asbestos-related illnesses, according to preliminary findings from X-ray screenings. Doctors have so far analyzed about 250 of 421 chest X-rays conducted this summer on former employees of the Texas Vermiculite plant, as well as their [...]
Another study has confirmed that the recent drop in breast cancer rates is due to reduced use of combination hormone therapy (CHT) such as Prempro. In the past, Wyeth, the maker of Prempro, has criticized similar studies by claiming they fail to account for a decline in screening mammography. However, lead researcher in [...]
Virginia Tech will offer the families of the 32 students and faculty members killed in the April 16th massacre a one-time payment of $180,000 from a fund created to receive private donations. The fund, called the Hokie Spirit Memorial Fund, has raised $7.1 million. The University plans to distribute the entire fund to the [...]
A Florida judge has denied Walgreens’ request for a gag order on the family and the lawyer representing a mother of three, who died following a misfiled prescription at a Florida Walgreens.
Beth Hippely suffered a massive stroke after being given the wrong dosage of a powerful blood thinning medication which crippled her and [...]
August 2007 was designated last month as Stevens Johnson Syndrome Awareness Month by Governor Ritter of Colorado. Stevens Johnson Syndrome (SJS) is an allergic reaction that is caused by various drugs, many of which are over-the-counter. More than 140,000 deaths are caused each year by SJS and it annually affects more than two [...]
