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Prilosec (generic: omeprazole) is a heartburn medication that prohibits the excessive production and buildup of acid in the stomach. Unfortunately, patients who take this drug, may be doing so without knowing about potentially dangerous Prilosec side effects. An increased rate of Prilosec bone fracture has become synonymous with this medication. If you or a…

Toyota Corp. has established itself as one of the premier suppliers of automobiles around the world. The international powerhouse provides consumers with both Lexus and Toyota models. Of significant concern, however, are reports that suggest a few of their top selling cars have a propensity for failure. Subsequently, Toyota has recently recalled 778,000 RAV4…

Once considered the pinnacle of diabetes treatment and regulation, Actos (pioglitazone) has recently become the subject of great concern in the healthcare community. Actos was developed to assist in the regulation of blood sugar levels in those diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. However, recent evidence suggests that Actos may be responsible for catastrophic side…

The Food and Drug Administration on February 17, 2011 issued its strongest warning against the use terbutaline, a drug frequently prescribed to prevent preterm labor, saying it appears to be ineffective at delaying premature births and poses serious health risks for pregnant woman who take it for longer than 72 hours. Terbutaline, commercially marketed…

The legislation is intended to address the continuing deaths and illnesses suffered by Americans each year as the result of fresh and processed foods tainted with a variety of pathogens such as shigella, yersinia, Shiga-toxin–producing Escherichia coli (STEC) O157, campylobacter, and listeria and salmonella. However, public health experts question the effectiveness of the new…

June 27, 2011 saw the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), in association with Nature Relief Inc., issue an immediate nationwide recall of Instant Wart and Mole Remover after reports of severe chemical burns became associated with the use of the product. Due to the severity of the burns, many patients may seek compensation…

An onslaught of sexual abuse cases continue to tarnish the once pristine name of the Roman Catholic Church. Subsequently, leading society to become more aware of the great struggle and pain that has resulted from the incidents of sexual abuse of minors by the Catholic clergy. August 31, 2011 witnessed a Rancho Cucamonga court…

Fourth generation oral contraceptives have received an immense amount of scrutiny for their association with severe blood clots. Recent months have witnessed the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) acknowledge these problems in multiple Safety Communications. Each of which reveal an increased risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE) for women who use fourth generation birth…