Drug Maker Faces Ephedra Suit
Ephedra Supplement Has Been Linked To Bechler's Death. The company whose ephedra dietary supplement has been linked to the recent death of a Baltimore Orioles pitcher was sued Monday for false advertising by several California law enforcement agencies. The manufacturer of the ephedra product Xenadrine RFA-1 was named in a civil … [Read more...] about Drug Maker Faces Ephedra Suit
Ephedrine In Bechler’s Death
Ephedrine Role In Bechler's Death. The medical examiner who performed Steve Bechler's autopsy revealed some new evidence yesterday that reinforces why he is so confident ephedrine played a role in Bechler's death. Dr. Joshua Perper, Broward County's chief medical examiner, said medical reports provided by the Orioles show … [Read more...] about Ephedrine In Bechler’s Death
Widow of Dead Oriole To Sue Maker of Diet Supplement
Diet Supplement Linked To Bechler's Death. A week after Orioles pitcher Steve Bechler died of heatstroke, the lawyer for his pregnant widow vowed to sue the maker of Xenadrine RFA-1, the diet supplement Bechler was believed to be taking and that may have contributed to his death. The supplement contains the controversial stimulant … [Read more...] about Widow of Dead Oriole To Sue Maker of Diet Supplement
Bechler’s Death Tied To Ephedra
Bechler’s Death Linked To Xenadrine. Sidney Wolfe, a physician and a public health advocate, has pleaded with federal health officials to ban over-the-counter diet products that contain ephedra, warning that with each delay, "more people are dying." Tuesday, another death was linked to the controversial supplement. Steve … [Read more...] about Bechler’s Death Tied To Ephedra
