There were 25 reports of E-Cigarettes exploding or setting fire in 2014. Reports of exploding e-cigarettes have added to concerns over the devices, which have become increasingly popular in their time on the market. According to the U.S. Fire Administration, there were 25 reports of e-cigarettes exploding or setting fire in 2014. The … [Read more...]
Reports of Exploding E-Cigarettes Raise Safety Concerns
Serevent Side Effects Linked To Asthma-Related Death Lawsuits
Serevent Side Effects May Lead To Death. David Graham, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) researcher who questioned Vioxx's safety before it was recalled has recently raised safety concerns about Serevent. Recently a warning was added to Serevent concerning asthma-related fatalities in studies. Data from a large … [Read more...]
Craze Workout Supplement Class Action Lawsuit
Workout Supplement Safety Concerns. Craze is a popular workout supplement that promises to give users “endless energy.” In fact, bodybuilding.com named this product 2012’s “New Supplement of the Year.” Recently, however, Craze has been the subject of safety concerns. According to the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency, lab tests show that Craze … [Read more...]
Drugs That Have Been Subject to Safety Concerns
Drugs Have Raised Safety Questions. The national law firm of Parker Waichman LLP notes that the risks associated with a drug or medical product are not always immediately apparent. In many cases, side effects become discovered through post marketing data and studies conducted by independent researchers. Proton pump inhibitors … [Read more...]
Essure Study Raises Safety Concerns
A study published in the British Medical Journal lends support to claims some women have made about the safety of Essure, Bayer's permanent birth control device. The study, which was led by Dr. Art Sedrakyan of Weill Cornell Medicine in New York, found that women were ten times as likely to undergo surgery to correct complications if … [Read more...]
Top FDA Officials have Ties to Supplement Industry
Supplement Industry Growing Issue Of Safety Concerns. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA's) lenient regulation of dietary supplements has been a growing issue in light of safety concerns. Recently, the New York Times reported that the issue may stem from the fact that top FDA officials have conflicts of interest. Recent … [Read more...]
FDA Should Consider Powdered Caffeine Ban
Powdered Caffeine Associated With Two Deaths. Pure powdered caffeine has raised a number of recent safety concerns in light of two deaths associated with the product. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has warned consumers against using powdered caffeine, but one United States Senator says more action needs to be taken. … [Read more...]
