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Permanent Side Effect Linked to Levaquin
Levaquin is an anti-bacterial medication used on an array of bacterial infections from pneumonia to chlamydia. Reports have surfaced regarding the severe side effects associated with taking the drug including tendon rupture that may cause surgery to fix. Read
By: Peter Kent | 23/06/2008 | Health
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Risks and Recall of Digitek Digoxin
Digitek digoxin is a prescription treatment for congestive heart failure and heart rhythm irregularity conditions. A manufacturer's error caused a batch of the drug to be released with double the appropriate dosage of medication, creating a potentially harmful toxicity risk. Read
By: Peter Kent | 23/06/2008 | Health
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Mesothelioma Diagnosis on the Rise in Australia
The number of victims suffering from mesothelioma cancer and asbestosis in Australia is continually rising and within the next several years experts anticipate that number to increase. Researchers even went as far as suggesting that at least 900 individuals in Australia alone will die a year from asbestosis. Read
By: Peter Kent | 18/06/2008 | Law
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Recently Approved for Children, Levaquin Makes Headlines for Severe Risks
Levaquin, an antibiotic, used to treat bacterial infections has been linked to a number of studies suggesting the prescription drug's side effects may be severe. One of the alleged side effects includes tendon rupture, that some have said may cause permanent damgage or require surgery to repair. Read
By: Peter Kent | 17/06/2008 | Health
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Toxic Levels of Digitek Digoxin Causes Recall
Digitek digoxin is a prescription drug widely used for individuals suffering from heart conditions such as congestive heart failure or irregular heart rhythms. However, a recent manufacturer's error caused the drug to be released with double the dose prescribed, potentially causing toxicity among patients. Read
By: Peter Kent | 16/06/2008 | Health
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Scientists Study Brain Injury Treatment
Each year, millions of Americans are tragically affected by a mild to severe traumatic brain injury (TBI). TBI is one of the most overlooked injury and individuals suffering from TBI go untreated, while suffering severe consequences. However, as treatment options grow, more individuals can be helped to overcome the adverse complications associated with TBI. Read
By: Peter Kent | 04/06/2008 | Health
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Employer Compliance to Ensure Silicosis Prevention
Silicosis is a highly preventable condition that affects thousands of Americans each year because of an employers negligence and disregard for employee health. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) have set guidelines for individuals working in the silica industry, but it is still imperative that a worker for better protection. Read
By: Peter Kent | 31/05/2008 | Business
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Preventable Deaths Caused by Defective Seat Belts
While it is estimated that nearly 15,000 lives are saved each year because of seat belts during automobile accidents, it is also estimated that nearly 10,000 deaths are the result of defective seat belts in car wrecks. The national campaign to get individuals to use their seat belts becomes more difficult when defective seat belts become the cause of an automobile driver's death. Read
By: Peter Kent | 30/05/2008 | Automotive
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Demographics and Preventing Traumatic Brain Injuries
Scientists continually strive do uncover research related to if certain individuals are more susceptible to traumatic brain injury (TBI) compared to others. Looking at age and gender, researchers are attempting to pinpoint TBI causes in order to provide preventable measures to potential victims. Read
By: Peter Kent | 30/05/2008 | Fitness
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Risky Business: Welding Rod Gases
Welding has been a profession within America for decades, and while it remains an important part of the construction industry, often welders are exposed to very dangerous gases and chemicals. Using welding rods, which is a popular form of welding can produce maganese, which then increases the amount of toxicity inhaled by a welder. Read
By: Peter Kent | 27/05/2008 | Health