Problem with Maquet Anesthesia System Could Lead to Dangerous Interruption in Patient Ventilation
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning to health care providers that Maquet’s Flow-i Anesthesia Systems have a problem that "may cause anesthesia gas to leak and could prevent the ventilator from providing breathing support if not corrected immediately." The Flow-i Anesthesia System administers anesthesia while … [Read more...]
Nursing Home Abuse a Continuing and Difficult Problem
Nursing Home Abuse Can Result In Serious Injury The Nursing Home neglect, abuse, or mistreatment of a resident or temporary patient can result in serious injury or pain, and in some instances, death. The National Center on elder Abuse estimates that one nursing home patient in 20 has been the victim of negligence or injury. The … [Read more...]
Clinton woman suing Merck over problem with Fosamax
A Woman Filed Suit Over Merck Alleging Its Drug Fosamax Side-Effect. A Clinton woman is suing the drug maker Merck, claiming a drug it makes resulted in a side-effect she never imagined. As many people know, Merck is already facing a flood of lawsuits over its drug Vioxx. But another problem with a different drug seems to be … [Read more...]
Cosmetics Linked to Problem in Infant Sons
Chemicals Used In Cosmetics And Plastics Affect Genital Development. For the first time, scientists have found evidence that chemicals widely used in cosmetics and plastics and found in pregnant women are adversely affecting genital development in their infant boys. The findings published by researchers at the University of … [Read more...]
Janus’ $150 Billion Problem
Janus Brutal Losses After The Bubble Burst. Investors in Janus funds who have stuck with the firm through thick and thin have been repaid with the double blow of injury and now insult. First, Janus' dangerous concentration in tech and telecom companies resulted in brutal losses after the bubble burst in 2000. Second, as we learned … [Read more...]
