On the day before Thanksgiving, the story headlining Pittsburgh media outlets read “Pittsburgh woman who had been due to give birth was fatally struck by an elderly driver in a Rite-Aid Pharmacy parking lot”. The New York Daily News further reported that Jodie Guthrie, 30,…
Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) is a potentially dangerous disorder involving skin and mucous membranes. In most situations, SJS is a reaction to a medication. It usually begins with mild flu-
Healthcare giant Johnson and Johnson has sparked outrage by using a controversial law to block nearly 40,000 pending lawsuits claiming their beloved baby powder has caused cancer for decades.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently delivered more bad news to patients already affected by a major recall concerning particular Philips Respironics sleep apnea treatment devices, specifically CPAP (continuous
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This past April, thousands of people struggling with sleep apnea received disturbing news when Philips Respironics issued a warning about possible defects in some of their respiratory medical devices, especially CPAP (continuous positive air pressure) machines. The devices use a hose connected to a
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
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 who
A wrongful death lawsuit involving Similac baby formula is raising concerns about the risks of NEC in premature infants and whether manufacturers and providers failed to adequately warn families.
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
