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Articles by Alan Haburchak
Trasylol aprotinin is a blood thinning agent that is used during major surgical procedures to avoid extensive clotting among patients, which can be deadly. However, studies have surfaced in the past few years linking the use of the blood thinner to serious conditions including kidney/renal failure, heart attack and stroke.
Dioxins are chemical compounds that are of similar characteristic and quality. They are used in an array of products and uses but are often responsible for the development of cancer among individuals and animals.
Link Of Ortho Evra Patch And Death
Ortho Evra is a rather new form of birth control that is available for women to use as a patch on their skin. However, reports are beginning to surface about the risks of the Ortho Evra patch that may have been responsible for at least 23 deaths due to the increase risk of developing blood clots within the body.
Avandia Makers Receive Warning
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently issued a warning to GlaxoSmithKline, the makers of Avandia, a type 2 diabetes drug. The warning was issued after a routine inspection turned up evidence that information from clinical trials of the drug had been withheld from the FDA. Avandia has created a controversy as it has been linked to an increase of heart disease and early onset osteoporosis.
Human Tissue Scandal Rocks Medical World
Human body tissue is collected from what are known as tissue banks, a collection of funeral homes, universities, hospitals, etc., around the country. Human tissue that has been safely cleared of diseases is used in many medical procedures such as skin grafs or organ transplants. However, the industry is highly unregulated, and, as a result, the use of diseased and illegally obtained tissues has entered the market.
Vinyl chloride's use has been employed in a number of projects including vinyl siding, plastic credit cards, plumbing fixtures, etc. But as the use of the chemical grew so did the dangers of inhalation and overexposure to the chemical. Vinyl chloride is currently regulated by the government but continues to exist among everyday products in the lives of Americans.
Failing Airbags Warrang Auto Maker Recalls
With the introduction of airbags into vehicles within the past 50 years has come the decrease of injury and death among those driving and riding in vehicles. However, with the production of more vehicles comes the decrease of quality-made airbags that are being manufactured with the possibility of defects.
Over time, an individual's hips and knees may begin to degrade, usually from the average wear and tear that occurs throughout the years. However, many individuals may require a surgical procedure to replace their hips or knees with a prostheses if the wear and tear becomes debilitating.
Hazardous working conditions where machines do not have adequate guards in place can increase the risk of personal injury to workers. For at least a century technology has existed to protect workers in situations where machine guarding should be in place, but often management is reluctant to spend money that they deem unnecessary, although it could save a life.
Trasylol History And Unsettling Details Come To Light In Television News Special
Trasylol Aprotinin is a blood-controlling agent injected into patients during surgical procedures such as open-heart surgeries. However, Trasylol has been linked to an increased risk of heart disease, kidney failure, stroke and death among individuals who have previously received the injection.
Verdict Stands In Former Welder's Lawsuit
Welding is considered by many to be a hazardous job, however, the welding industry continues to defend itself against lawsuits from workers. Recently, though, the welding industry was faced with a lawsuit from workers who claimed that inhaling welding fumes caused/increased the risk of Parkinson's disease among individuals.
Knowing Your Rights With Unsafe Products
Millions of Americans are injured and harmed each year because of unsafe products and they are unsure as to what their rights are. Understanding what your rights are is the most important step to take to protect yourself and your loved one from unsafe products and drugs.
Smoking Cessation Drug Associated With Suicides
Chantix is a smoking cessation drug that recently came under fire for its association with several suicides of users. The drug is becoming associated with severe side effects such as depression, erratic behavior, suicidal thoughts and tendencies. The FDA is currently studying the drug, patients taking the drug and who have a history of mental illness or feel this side effects should stop taking the drug and seek medical help.
Accutane is an oral medication given to individuals who suffer form of acne known as severe recalcitrant nodular acne. While Accutane is prescribed to thousands of Americans, especially teenagers, each year, the drugs side effects can be very dangerous. Side effects range from depression to liver disease and nerve damage. It's important for a patient who has taken, plans to take or is taking the drug to be aware the dangers.
Automobile Accidents And Traumatic Brain Injury
Millions of Americans each year sustain traumatic brain injury and other injuries during an auto accident. Auto accident related traumatic brain injury can have serious side effects that individuals should be aware of should they, their friends or family ever be involved in an auto accident, especially if they seriously injure their brain or skull.
Brain Injury And Its Consequences
There are two main types of traumatic brain injuries including open head injury. An open head injury is when the skull has been penetrated and broken in an accident. When the skull is broken, the brain becomes more susceptible to infection as well as re-injury. It is important for a victim to know what steps to take to prevent re-injury in such an incident.
What Happens To Hearing After A Traumatic Brain Injury
It is often found that after a traumatic brain injury (TBI) occurs, an individual will find they suffer from hearing loss. This usually occurs because of the fact that the inner canal of the ear is quite sensitive and when the head receives a blunt trauma, so will the ear.
Mining For Asbestos In South Africa Costs Many Lives Of Workers
Asbestos exposure is the leading cause of an incurable cancer known as mesothelioma. For years, workers mined for asbestos unknowingly exposed to deadly fibers that would cause them pain and suffering. Today, legal professionals are working to compensate the thousands of workers who suffer from exposure at the workplace because of business negligence.
Serious Injury On The A Construction Job Site
Construction accidents on a job site are one of the most common occupational injuries that can occur in the United States today. Not only are construction accidents common, but they can quite often be the result of a serious injury or can even be fatal. It is important for workers on a construction site, as well as their loved ones, to be aware of their legal rights after such an injury.
Amnesia And Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic brain injuries are a common type of accident that occur everyday to average Americans. The severity of a brain injury can range from concussions to memory loss. Memory loss is ususally associated with severe traumatic brain injuries and is a cognitive side effect. While there is no known treatment for memory loss, there are some medicinal treatments that can help reduce the effects of moderate to severe memory loss.
Broken Heart: What Happens To Victims Of Heart Device Recalls?
Although there have been quite a large number of unsafe product and medication recalls already in 2007, the recall of crucial pieces of a widely used implanted heart defibrillator appears to be dire indeed.