January 2006
FDA
issues respiratory device recall
FDA recalls 5,000 respiratory
devices contaminated with bacteria.
Federal
prosecutors subpoena Guidant records
Documents show that Guidant
was aware of defects in their devices.
FDA
increases safety oversight for medical devices
FDA will set new
guidelines for safety reports on medical devices.
Doctors urge ban on bleeding
reduction drug
Trasylol linked to increased risk of kidney
failure, heart attacks and strokes.
SUVs and
pickups lack neck support
Study shows that SUVs and pickups don't
do a good job of preventing neck injuries.
Drug labels get a
makeover
FDA designs a new look for drug label inserts.
Eczema drugs get cancer-risk
warnings
Elidel and Protopic get "black box" labels because of
potential cancer risks associated with the drugs.
Teen drivers:
dangerous to others
AAA study finds that teenage drivers, ages 15
to 17, are more dangerous than intially suspected.
Hemophilia drug can
cause complications
Off-label use of NovoSeven can lead to
serious health problems.
Watch out for recalled
products and drugs
Resources that can help keep you safe from
harm.
Beware of Brazilian
diet pills
FDA discourages use of the Brazilian diet pills.
New rule for brokers
and advisers
SEC issues new rule for both advisers and brokers to
follow.
Chain
saws recalled
Connection in the tool could loosen, causing a
spark that may ignite a fire.
Children's
bicycles recalled
Recreational Equipment Inc. (REI) recalls 2,800
bicycles due to defects.
Fourth Vioxx trial
nears for Merck
Merck heads to court for their fourth Vioxx trial
in the death of a 71-yr-old man.
Pennsylvania
issues new motorcycle permit laws
Getting a learner's permit in
Pennsylvania just got a little tougher.
Natrecor linked to
more deaths
Two more deaths linked to the drug used to treat
heart failure patients.
Michelin
recalls tires
Company recalls 6,500 tires because quality
standards weren't up to par.
Heart patients to avoid
L-arginine
Six deaths linked to the over-the-counter dietary
supplement.
SUVs
safer? Fact or Fiction
Study shows SUVs aren't any safer for
children than passenger cars.
