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Michael Stephen Baker, a former Catholic priest accused of molesting numerous children over the past 20 years, was sentenced to 10 years and 4 months in prison by the Los Angeles Superior Court. After only having served one-third of his proposed sentence, Baker was scheduled for parole on August 23, 2011. However, a request…

According to recent findings, regulatory officials have discovered another risk affiliated with the cancer treatment medication Avastin. Studies suggest that Avastin may increase the risk of ovarian failure. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) further advised doctors to counsel women of child-bearing age about the possibility that taking Avastin could potentially cause ovaries…

In the wake of a recent U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warning, Superior Metabolic Technologies Inc. was forced to initiate a nationwide recall of their popular testosterone booster. Uprizing 2.0 was marketed as a nutritional supplement intended to assist in generating muscle mass and strength. However, tests conducted by the FDA revealed traces…

Plavix (generic: clopidogrel) is a prescription anti-platelet medication that assists in the prevention of unnecessary blood clots after a recent heart attack or stroke. The drug prevents blood platelets from coagulating in arteries and may significantly reduce the risk of stroke and heart attack. However, the mechanism responsible for preventing blood clots, may also…

According to a recent analysis, some citizens of the United States may be more susceptible to contracting a food-borne illness than others. Certain states across the country have demonstrated a propensity for negligence when identifying clusters of illness and responding to outbreaks. Varying degrees of state regulation may place residents of the worst-preforming states…

Sprycel (generic: dasatinib) is a prescription medication intended for cancer treatment. More specifically, Sprycel was developed to halt the progression of Philadelphia chromosome-positive (Ph+) chronic myeloid leukemia (CML). Unfortunately, recent studies suggest that Sprycel treatment may coincide with catastrophic side effects. Patients who take Sprycel may significantly increase their risk of developing pulmonary arterial…

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) was forced to upgrade the recall status of CooperVision Avaira Toric contact lenses on October 14, 2011, after silicone oil residue was found on the lenses of specific lots. The presence of silicone oil residue may significantly increase the risk of blurred vision, discomfort, or eye injuries…

Victoza (generic: liraglutide) is characterized as a non-insulin injectable medication whose indications are for those struggling to regulate the symptoms of type 2 diabetes. Subsequently, Victoza treatment assists in the lowering of blood sugar in as little as two weeks. However, recent associations between Victoza and serious side effects have cause a great deal…