August 2006

Is the FDA approving too many drugs?
Agency advisors don't say no to new drugs or medical devices very often.

Scooters sold at Target recalled
CPSC issues recall of 185,000 scooters after receiving reports of injuries.

Stimulants get stronger warning
Ritalin, Concerta and Adderall to get stronger warning labels.

Apple joins laptop battery recall
Recall of 1.8 million batteries due to fire hazard.

Lawsuits against drug companies grow in popularity
Four major drugs face lawsuits for endangering patients.

More issues arise with Accutane
Accutane raises risk for potential heart attacks or liver problems.

Pushing for motorcycle safety training
Government and motorcycle industry experts want more training for new and experienced riders.

Merck loses another Vioxx trial
New Orleans jury awards 62-year-old plaintiff $51 million after suffering a heart attack.

New automobile safety feature coming soon
Automakers to equip cars with better protection from rear-end crashes.

Dell announces major recall
Dell recalls 4.1 million notebook computers.

Prevent an unnecessary head injury: Wear a helmet
Equip your child with a helmet for the back-to-school season.

Pharmacies receive FDA warning
Three pharmacies warned of being in violation of federal law.

External defibrillators have high recall rates
Many owners are unaware of their external defibrillator recall.

Troy-Bilt string trimmers recalled
Weed and grass trimmers recalled for laceration hazard.

Finger injury spurs IKEA furniture recall
IKEA recalls 100,000 chair and sofa beds.

More vehicles added to Ford recall
Millions of Ford cars may have faulty cruise control systems that can cause fires.

Suzuki recalls faulty ATVs
Over 300 ATVs recalled after learning of a potentially serious hazard.

Another cough & cold patch recalled
WellPatch vapor pads recalled due to potentially serious health risks.