Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) is a serious but rare disorder of the mucous membranes and skin. Most commonly, SJS is a reaction to a medication. Starting with common flu-like symptoms such
He was the team doctor for one of the most revered athletic programs in the country - yet student athletes (mostly male) suffered his sexual abuse for decades. Staff members
In the last three months, several drugs have faced recalls due to unacceptable levels of nitrosamines, human carcinogens. The tainted drugs have included medicine for stomach issues, drugs for high
In June 2021, Philips Respironics recalled millions of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) and other respiratory devices after receiving complaints of defects and new or worsened illnesses from consumers. The
In September, a federal judge dismissed some of the lawsuits over Ohio State University’s failure to stop team doctor Richard Strauss from abusing student athletes. Hundreds of students between
Visiting the doctor is a necessity, but it can feel like an inconvenience. The average patient spends 18 minutes in a waiting room, and up to 30% of patients have walked out on an appointment because it took too long to be seen. If you’re…
For the last 15 years, adults have been able to use Chantix to try to quit smoking. The prescription medication manufactured by Pfizer is taken for no more than 24
The Michigan Legislature will soon consider two bills that give sex abuse victims more time to pursue justice. If passed, the bills would make it easier for thousands of victims,
For the second time in less than three months, aerosol sunscreens are being pulled from shelves due to the detection of benzene, a dangerous human carcinogen.
On September 30, Coppertone
Sleep apnea is a condition that causes people to experience irregular breathing when they sleep, leading many to wake up gasping for breath throughout the night. The possible complications of
Scientists at the University of California – Davis are aiming to curb the number of brachial plexus birth injuries through a study that includes data taken from millions of families at hospitals throughout California. A brachial plexus birth injury, known as a BPBI, affects between…
