The Irish drug maker, Elan, has received a subpoena from the United States Securities and Exchange Commission seeking information related to its multiple-sclerosis drug, Tysabri. Back in July 2008, Elan and its marketing partner, Biogen Idec Inc. notified regulatory agencies of two confirmed cases of a rare infection of the brain known as “progressive multifocal […]
Patients Received Excessive Levels of Radiation Due to Medical Error
California public health officials are currently investigating a series of medical errors committed by Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. Over the past 18 months, 206 patients received high doses of radiation during CT brain scans. According to a statement released by Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, patients were exposed to eight times the normal dose of […]
Baby Food Recall
Plum Organics has recalled apple and carrot baby food products in portable pouches. The product recall has been issued due to concerns of potential botulism contamination. The baby food manufacturer released a statement indicating that these products do not meet FDA guidelines for acidity level. As a result, they may more easily develop botulism contamination. […]
Verdict Against Family Dollar Store Stands in Wage and Hour Lawsuit
The United States Supreme Court decided that they would not review a $35.6 million judgment against Family Dollar Stores, Inc. in a class action wage and hour lawsuit. As a result, the 2008 U.S. Court of Appeals ruling will stand, awarding each of the 1,424 plaintiffs in the lawsuit approximately $29,000 in back pay. The […]
Florida Nurse Reuses IV Supplies, Endangers Patients’ Health
A nurse at the Broward General Medical Center has been suspended by the hospital after they discovered that she had been reusing supplies while dispensing IV fluids during stress tests. The hospital has also urged all patients who may have received treatment with contaminated supplies to get tested for Hepatitis B, Hepatitis, C, and HIV. […]
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