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$505,000 Settlement for Abuse Lawsuit Against Redlands Unified School District Teacher
A former Redlands East Valley High School student will receive upwards of $500,000 in a settlement made with the Redlands Unified School District. The claim addresses the alleged sexual abuse of a student by her teacher, who reportedly preyed on the student in sexually abusive ways. The case was first brought to light in…
Sexual Dysfunction in Male Patients Linked to ADHD Medication
According to an edition of Drug Safety that was published in August of 2013, Strattera (atomoxetine), an attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) medication, is known to cause side effects that include sexual dysfunction in male patients. The medication, which is a norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (NRI), has been approved by the United States Food and Drug…
FDA Warns that Anti-Seizure Drug Poses Risk of Serious Skin Reactions
The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning against Onfi (clobazam), a popular anti-seizure drug that has been linked to incidents of serious skin reactions. Although rare, the skin reactions caused by the drug can cause permanent harm and even death in the worst case scenarios. Identified as the Stevens-Johnson…
Higher Heart Contraction Rates Linked to Energy Drinks, Study Suggests
An ongoing study at the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) has reported that energy drinks can significantly increase the rate at which the heart contracts in healthy, young adults. While these drinks have been a longtime favorite among individuals looking to quickly boost their energy, it’s only recently that anyone has begun to…
The Dangers of Dietary Supplements
The word is out about dietary supplements, and across the United States, millions of people are being made aware of the risky side effects that can come with taking these over-the-counter products. Estimates suggest that more than 2,000 Americans suffer illness or death from dietary supplements every year, which is due in large part…
Miramonte Elementary School Parents Can Proceed with Claims for Emotional Distress
In what has been described as a “monumental victory” for students and parents alike, a judge ruled on Monday that the parents of children who were involved in the Miramonte Elementary School sex abuse scandal will be permitted to make their own claims for emotional distress. The decision will effectively allow parents to file…
European Ban of OxyElite Pro Expands
USP Labs, which is now widely known for its controversial dietary supplement OxyElite Pro is losing business globally. In addition to the United States and several countries in Europe, Portugal, Ireland, and Italy have all joined the ever-expanding list of nations that have decided to ban the pre-workout supplement. Under investigation for containing aegeline,…
New Italian Study Backs Association Between Some Diabetes Drugs and Development of Pancreatitis
In March, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a Drug Safety Communication, the contents of which stated that the agency was currently “investigating reports of possible increased risk of pancreatitis and pre-cancerous findings of the pancreas from incretin mimetic drugs for Type 2 diabetes.” While the FDA has not yet reached…