U.S. Emergency Room Visits Are on the Rise
U.S. Emergency Room Visits Are On The Rise. Between 1993 and 2003, there was a 14% decrease in the number of emergency departments in the United States. During that same period, however, emergency room visits increased by over 26% from 90.3 million to 113.9 million. This combination of circumstances has lead to crowded … [Read more...] about U.S. Emergency Room Visits Are on the Rise
Plavix Lawsuit Location to be decided by U.S. Supreme Court
Plavix Lawsuit Due To Indications and Complications. Drug manufacturer Bristol-Myers Squibb, is facing allegations that their anticoagulant Plavix, caused serious bleeding injuries. The United States Supreme Court will determine where the Plavix litigation will take place. Plavix is a blood thinner frequently prescribed … [Read more...] about Plavix Lawsuit Location to be decided by U.S. Supreme Court
Medtronic Pays $500 Million Tax Charge To Move $9.8 Billion To United States
As part of an internal restructuring related to its $49.9 billion merger with Covidien, Medtronic will pay a one-time tax charge of $500 million so that it can bring $9.8 billion in overseas cash to the United States. This move is the result of the tax inversion deal that relocated Medtronic from Minnesota to Ireland, where … [Read more...] about Medtronic Pays $500 Million Tax Charge To Move $9.8 Billion To United States
Thyroid Cancer Rates Near Indian Point
High Rates Of Thyroid Cancer In Communities Near Indian Point. Communities around the Indian Point nuclear power plant in Westchester, NY have higher-than-normal rates of thyroid cancer, according to a study released Monday. The study found that rates of thyroid cancer in the four counties surrounding the Indian Point nuclear … [Read more...] about Thyroid Cancer Rates Near Indian Point
China, US Meet to Discuss Unsafe Imports
U.S. And China Discuss Unsafe Imports. A US delegation arrived in China on Tuesday to discuss the recent rash of unsafe imports coming from that country. The group, which is led by Department of Health and Human Services official Rich McKeown, will focus on reaching agreements with the Chinese government over imports of food, drugs … [Read more...] about China, US Meet to Discuss Unsafe Imports
S. Korea recalls U.S. peanut butter linked to salmonella
South Korea Is Recalling American Peanut Butter Linked To Salmonella. A South Korean food watchdog said Monday it is recalling imported American peanut butter after it was linked to an outbreak of salmonella food poisoning in the U.S. The Korea Food and Drug Administration said it has banned the sale of peanut butter … [Read more...] about S. Korea recalls U.S. peanut butter linked to salmonella
U.S., Canada Groups Sue Over Toxic Wood Preservers
Toxic Wood Preservers Contain Arsenic And Other Harmful Substances. Environmental and labor groups from the U.S. and Canada have teamed up in a lawsuit challenging the continued U.S. use of wood preservatives containing arsenic and other harmful substances. The groups say the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has "overwhelming … [Read more...] about U.S., Canada Groups Sue Over Toxic Wood Preservers
