The vaccine for the H1/N1 pandemic virus may have increased the risk of people suffering from Guillain-Barre Syndrome according to new research from Canada. 900,000 doses of the controversial vaccine, Pandemrix were administered at HSE Clinic’s and by GP’s in Ireland in 2009 and 2010. The vaccine has now been withdrawn from use and unused […]

Already facing thousands of Law Suits arising from the DePuy ASR hip replacement device recall Johnson & Johnson is facing another potential legal nightmare involving its metal-on-metal version of its pinnacle hip replacement system. The Company and its DePuy unit now face Defending some 1,600 metal-on-metal hip implant lawsuits over its pinnacle device, all of […]

Experts have warned that the Atkins diet poses higher cardiovascular risks for women. Dr Robert Atkins opened his first weight loss clinic in New York 30 years ago and his high protein, low carbohydrate has been the source of heated debate. A study completed by the university of Athens found that an additional 4-5 cases […]

    The US FDA is convening a meeting to help decide the future of metal-on-metal hip implants following high profile recalls and mounting questions about their overall safety. The FDA has already ordered 33 manufacturers of these artificial joints to conduct post-market safety studies after it received nearly 3,000 adverse event reports from recipients […]

    Pfizer Prempro law suits are now being settled. At one time Pfizer faced around 10,000 law suits involving its hormone medications Prempro and Premarin.             Pfizer has acknowledged paying  $ 896,000,000.00 for some 60% of cases against it that alleged Prempro, its hormone replacement therapy (HRT) drug caused […]

    A UK inquiry has shown that the controversial PIP breast implants are 6 times more likely to rupture. At least 3,000 alleged victims have filed complaints about the implants. Some 300,000 PIP implants have been sold World Wide. It is estimated that over 1,500 women in Ireland have been implanted with PIP implants. […]

    More Plavix compensation claims have been filed by patients who allege bleeding as an adverse side effect from using the drug. Plavix (Clopidogrel) is a blood thinner prescribed for the prevention of blood clot and heart attacks. It has been linked to serious side effects such as heart attacks and strokes. It is […]

Samsonite International has recalled over 250,000 suitcases after testing revealed a toxin linked to cancer in a component of the luggage.     The 250,000 ‘Tokyo Chic’ suitcases, which have been recalled world-wide will have their handles replaced. A Hong-Kong based consumer group discovered high levels of compounds linked to cancer. The company have disagreed […]

A Cancer group has just announced that diesel exhaust fumes can cause lung cancer. The respected International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) is part of the World Health Organisation (WHO). The study’s findings could put pressure on Governments to install stricter emissions guidelines to protect workers exposed to diesel exhausts. IARC has classified diesel […]

The main chemical used in popular spray tans is raising cancer concerns. DHA-dihydroxyacetone can lead to genetic alterations and DNA damage sighted a panel of medical experts. The panel reviewed various data including 10 recent, publically available studies on DHA and a federal report. The six member panel included experts in Dermatology, toxicology and pulmonary […]