April 2014

High Rates of Codeine Prescriptions for Children Reported, Even With Known Risks

Every medication released to the market in the United States must undergo rigorous testing for safety. Any risks discovered will result in warnings being placed on the labels and packaging of the medication. A new study has shown though, that despite these warnings and guidelines, doctors are still improperly dispensing medications that could cause patients […]

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3 Pieces of Equipment That Can Prevent a Bicycle Accident or Injury

Auto Accident

Cycling can be an excellent way to get from one place to another while enjoying the outdoors and staying fit; however, the activity comes with certain inherent risks of riders being involved in motor vehicle accidents. It’s up to both cyclists and motorists alike to work with one another to help prevent these accidents, which

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$9 Billion Actos Verdict

Court Rulings in the US, Drug Injury

In June 2011, the FDA revealed that use of the diabetes medication Actos for more than one year was linked to an increased risk of bladder cancer. This risk pertains not just to Actos, but any medication that contains pioglitazone, such as Actos, Actoplus Met, Actoplus Met XR, and Duetact. In early April 2014, a

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2 Things to Do if You're Affected by the GM Ignition Switch Recall

Defective Product

Picture yourself casually driving down the road, when your vehicle suddenly shuts off. You lose control of the steering and try to apply the brakes, but nothing happens. Your car then veers and crashes. No airbags deploy though, because the vehicle wasn’t running when the accident occurred. This is a scenario hundreds of drivers have

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Dietary Supplements and the Risk of Drug Injury

Drug Injury

April 3, 2014 Prescription and over-the-counter medications in the United States must undergo a rigorous approval process before they can be brought to market; however, dietary supplements fall into neither of those categories under the law, allowing many adulterated products to be sold to consumers. Too often, these products lead to users suffering a serious

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High Rates of Codeine Prescriptions for Children Reported, Even With Known Risks

3 Pieces of Equipment That Can Prevent a Bicycle Accident or Injury

$9 Billion Actos Verdict

2 Things to Do if You're Affected by the GM Ignition Switch Recall

Dietary Supplements and the Risk of Drug Injury

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