A drug that has been linked to cardiovascular injuries, strokes and kidney failure is facing even more serious scrutiny. Read More
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has warned that the type 2 diabetes medicine canagliflozin (Invokana, Invokamet, Invokamet XR) causes an increased risk of leg and foot amputations.
New data shows that for the first time ever, drivers killed in car crashes are more likely to be on drugs than under the influence of alcohol.
According to a report released recently by the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) and the Foundation for Advancing Alcohol Responsibility, forty-three percent of drivers tested in fatal crashes in 2015 had used a legal or illegal drug, surpassing the 37 percent who tested above the legal limit for alcohol.
New data shows that the number of dog bites among San Diego County children is on the rise. Read More
Rady Children’s Hospital reports that more than 450 youngsters were injured by dog bites in 2016.
Stryker Corporation is a leading manufacturer of components for orthopedic surgery, and is one of the largest makers of hip implants.
However many of the firm’s products have come under fire in recent years — and subject to various recalls and lawsuits.
If you have a Samsung refrigerator with an icemaker, you may have a problem. CaseyGerry is currently investigating claims involving defective Samsung refrigerators which are prone to leaking, over-freezing and other problems related to ice making capabilities.
As the population ages, increasing numbers of people are getting hip implants, which can cause some complications — especially with metal-on-metal devices in which the ball and socket components are both made of metal.
Lithium-ion batteries found in certain cell phones and laptops may cause fires – triggering nationwide recalls.
Most recently, HP expanded a recall of laptop batteries for notebooks under its brand – and others – due to potential burn and fire dangers.
A frightening new video depicting a dresser falling when two toddlers climb on it underscores an alarming fact: on average a child dies every two weeks from furniture or a television falling onto them.
