July 2006
Ryobi
radial saws recalled
Saws recalled after reports of finger
lacerations.
Medication errors
are a big problem
Millions of patients each year are given the
wrong medication.
Contact
lens solutions associated with risks for years
Researchers knew
for years multipurpose cleaners posed certain risks.
Cancer drug may lead to
heart failure
The cancer treatment drug, Gleevec, has been linked
to serious heart risks.
Antidrepressants
and migraine drugs may be a dangerous mix
Combination of the two
types of drugs could lead to a serious health concern known as serotonin
syndrome.
Reducing
backover deaths of children
Tips to prevent a backover accident
involving children.
FDA officials
disagreed with Ketek's approval
Internal documents indicate not
all officials agreed with the drug's approval.
"Ride your
bike to work" day
Motorcycle safety tips for the event held
on July 19, 2006.
Tequin antibiotic
causes diabetes; pulled from market
The commonly used antibiotic
has been linked to a serious form of diabetes leading to a voluntary
recall.
FDA reevaluates
clinical drug trial standards
New rule would require study
sponsors to report anyone who has committed fraud in a trial.
Journal corrects
Vioxx study results
New England Journal of Medicine removes
statements from Merck's study on Vioxx.
Toyota
recalls Tundras
Toyota recalls 160,000 Tundras in compliance with
a federal safety regulation.
Worldwide
recall of monitors/defibrillators
MRL, Inc. recalls 1,184
external monitor/defibrillators.
Two
recent deaths blamed on new water sport, tube kiting
Consumers
warned about the potential dangers of this extreme water sport.
Choking
hazard prompts baby toy recall
Plastic wheels can detach and pose
a choking hazard to young children.
Tylenol may damage liver
Study
showed abnormal liver test results in one of five healthy adults who
took four grams of Tylenol daily for two weeks.
HIV drug causes eight deaths
Thirteen
patients taking the Aptivus HIV drug suffered bleeding on the brain,
resulting in eight deaths.
