Coke and Pepsi have decided to remove a controversial chemical-methylimidazole from their drink recipies. The chemical is on California’s list of carcinogens. The new recipe has less 4-MEI and has been introduced in California. The recipe will be rolled out throughout the US. Coca-Cola says that no health risks justify the recipe change. A Spokeswoman […]
Canada Issues Warning for Metal-on-Metal Hip Replacements
Health Authorities in Canada have issued a new warning to patients and doctors about the possible complications associated with metal-on-metal hip replacements. It has alerted patients that there are warning signs of a malfunction in all-metal hip implants. The warning comes amid a growing numbers of reports worldwide regarding implant loosening, as well as significant […]
Pradaxa Law Suits Continue
Pradaxa (dabigatran etexilate) is a blood thinner that has been approved by the IMB for sale in Ireland. It is prescribed to patients to prevent blood clots for patients with atrial fibrillation. Symptoms of Pradaxa bleeding include: • Lethargy • Pink/brown urine • Unusual bruising or bleeding • Coughing up blood • Bleeding from the […]
Drop in Paediatric Road Deaths
A study by the Road Safety Authority has shown a dramatic drop in injuries and fatalities among children involved in road traffic accidents. The study compared with results from two time frames, 1996-2000 and 2004-2008. The study also assessed RTA injuries in children under 15 years old. There was a 36% drop in the number […]
Injured Horse Rider Awarded €126,410.00
Robin Quinn a professional horseman who fell from a horse on Monday 21st November 2005 has been awarded a sum of €126,410.00 in damages by The High Court. Mr Quinn suffered his injuries when a horse he was riding jumped a metal gate. The horse then fell on top of him and badly smashed his […]
Damages Awarded for Prempro Use
Pfizer must pay at least pay at least $4,000,000.00 in damages to a woman who developed breast cancer after taking the companies Prempro menopause drug. A Jury in the USA concluded that Pfizers Wyeth unit was liable for causing Margaret Fraser’s cancer and that Prempro is an unreasonably dangerous product. The Jury also found that […]
FSA Says Large Increase in E-Coli Infections in 2011
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland has voiced its concerns at the high levels of E-coli infection in Ireland, with provisional figures of 285 cases of human infection recorded in 2011 by the Health Protection Surveillance Centre. Most E-coli bacteria are harmless, but some types are extremely harmful and can cause severe stomach pains and […]
Bayer Agrees To Pay $110 Million to Settle Yaz Birth-Control Cases
American Authorities Seek More Advice on Metal Hip Implants.
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