Tardive Dyskinesia link to Reglan - Warning by FDA

The FDA announced that Gastrointestinal Medications including Reglan and others which contain metoclopramide  have been linked to a very serious disorder called tardive dyskinesia What is tardive dyskinesia? Tardive tourettism is a tic disorder that can closely mimic...

Mickey Mouse Arrested along with Cinderella, Snow White, and More

I understand if people are upset about wages and benefits and that they want to make a point, but did they have to wear the costumes? Is that going to help them get better wages? I guess it does embaress Disney,...

Los Angeles Metrolink Train Accident - More Twists Revealed

In a strange new twist in this tragic accident, it's revealed that three of the passengers were in a previous Metrolink accident. One of did not make it through this time."He Survived the First Train Crash but...

Byetta Diabetes Drug Side Effects linked to Pancreatitis & 2 Deaths

"Updated Aug. 27 - Four more deaths were reported yesterday by people who'd been taking the medication Byetta.The announcement by Eli Lilly and Amylin Pharmaceuticals Inc. came a week after the U.S. Food and Drug...

Ex-Cop May Face Taser Death Charges

This is a follow up on NowPublic Member Glc3 's post found here I read this story as I would any other but what is sad are the comments left under the CBS story highlighted here. Everyone blaming others once again. I believe, and this is only my opinion, that we all need to...

Chantix Side Effects Cause F.A.A. to Ban Use by Pilots

Yes that is right, the FAA not the FDA although the FDA has it's own advisory as well."The Federal Aviation Administration said Wednesday it would no longer permit pilots or air traffic controllers to use the smoking cessation drug Chantix, citing potential side effects that...

San Diego Explosion Injures 14

The building was under construction and looks to be related to work at this point. We are still waiting on details. Story from www.signonsandiego.com belowThe San Diego Fire-Rescue Department reports a total...

Accused Child Molester Sought - San Diego

"Anyone with any information can call Crime Stoppers anonymously (888) 580-TIPS and may be eligible for a $1,000 reward.Police are seeking the public's help in locating a Sacramento man accused of Sexual...

San Diego State SDSU Drug Bust - An in Depth Look

Will Carless of  Voiceofsandiego.org provides a more in depth look at the San Diego State Drug Arrests."Wednesday, May 7, 2008 After 96 people, including several fraternity brothers, were arrested Tuesday for...

Hepatitis C Investigation Update - Nevada Health officials Hotline and Info

"Hepatitis C Investigation In February 2008, 40,000 Nevadans were contacted that they may have been exposed to HIV and hepatitis strains B and C after having surgical procedures at the Endoscopy Center of Southern...

More Endoscopy Center Patients Diagnosed with Hepatitis C

" New Hepatitis C case Desert Shadow Nevada Endoscopy Center NEWS March 19, 2008: Another case of Hepatitis C: State health officials in Nevada have found evidence of another Hepatitis C case related to the first outbreak at the Shadow Lane facility that was closed...

Heparin Blood Thinner by Baxter Partially Contaminated FDA Announced

In mid Feburary,  U.S. health officials announced their plan to inspect a Chinese factory which could be the source of problems with the blood thinner heparin which is linked to allergic reactions and possibly four deaths.(Now linked to more than 12)The FDA announced...

Second Nevada Clinic Shutdown over Hepatitis C Warning

 Close to one week after the Endoscopy Center of Southern Nevada announced that it potentially exposed 40,000 Nevadans to HIV and hepatitis strains B and C, another clinic associated with DR. Dipak Desai has...

Beware of Nigerian Dog Scam - Not a joke

"English bulldogs, especially those from "champion bloodlines" and recognized by the American Kennel Club, are worth a pretty penny: upwards of $3,000 for some puppies. So when 29-year-old Justin Gariott saw a...

Hepatitis C Warning - Endoscopy Center of Nevada - Thousands at Risk

"The Southern Nevada Health District alerted patients that had received injected anesthesia medicine during medical procedures at the Endoscopy Center of Nevada, located at 700 Shadow Lane, of high risk...

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