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NSF, also known as nephrogenic systemic fibrosis or nephrogenic fibrosing dermopathy, has been linked to a gadolinium-based contrast agent that has been used in 200 million MRI procedures. Dating back to 2006, investigative authorities and Omniscan, the manufacturer, had begun to receive reports of nephrogenic systemic fibrosis in people that were given the gadolinium-based contrast…

Diabetics taking Avandia may not be aware of the risk of heart attack and emacular edema. However some Avandia users have suffered the injury of cardiac arrest and emacular edema due to the use of the drug. Avandia is also sold as Avandaryl (rosiglitazone maleate and glimepiride), and Avandamet (rosiglitazone maleate and metformin hydrochloride), which…

Many veterans from the Iraqi and Afghanistan War suffered from post traumatic stress disorder. Many were treated. However, many were not found eligible for long term benefits. This has been unfortunate for these vets particularly when the symptoms associated with post traumatic stress can present themselves at many times over the course of a lifetime.…

When you go to a physician and they prescribe a medication, do they review drug side effects with you? Maybe, maybe not. Physicians are dedicated to protecting your health. Yet, this does not mean that they fully educate you about the drugs that you are taking. They are there to diagnose medical conditions, offer treatment…

Fire hazards in products can be some of the most dangerous types of hazards. Fires that erupt from products can cause burns to individuals and the spread of the fire to surrounding areas. On January 21, 2010, BSH Home Appliances Corp. of Huntington Beach California, in conjunction with The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, announced…

Every year there are a good number of children’s products that are recalled because they pose a risk for injury. Over the years, various toys, cribs and children’s accessories have been recalled due to defects. The most recent recall involves Graco’s Strollers. The recall came after serious reports of injury. Five children had their fingertips…

Toll House Cookie lawsuits may soon be eminent due to the injuries sustained by individuals eating the cookies. Since the second quarter of 2009, reports of individuals that have suffered injury have accumulated throughout twenty eight states. There have been over 65 people that have become ill, 25 people that have been hospitalized and over…

Construction accidents are the third leading cause of injury related death. One of the most common injuries sustained in a construction accident is a spinal cord injury. In 2002, there were 250,000 spinal injuries in the U.S. The average age of a spinal cord injury victim is 25 and the disabilities usually last a lifetime.…

The orange and black model numbers 125SX, 150SX, 250XC-W, and 300XC-W 2009 KTM off road motorcycle have been recalled by the manufacturer in conjunction with The Consumer Product Safety Commission. The reason for the recall is because of a defect that has been uncovered by the manufacturer. The concern is over a possible dislodging of…

Do you use your cell phone while driving? Have you texted a friend while driving? Has something caught your eye that has prompted you to take a picture while driving? If you’ve answered yes to any of these questions, you may have been considered as distracted as a drunk driver. That’s right, a study conducted…