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GBCA Chemical Toxicity Suit Weathers Dismissal Claims
July 2, 2020
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Health FeaturesJune 23, 2020
COVID-19 and Vitamin D: What Does the Research Say?
By S. Nicole Lane
Recent research found that vitamin D deficiency may be linked to an increased number of COVID-19 cases and deaths.
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FDA RegulationJune 15, 2020
FDA Names More Companies Recalling Metformin for NDMA Contamination
By Emily Rose Thorne
Since the FDA found NDMA above the acceptable intake limit in certain lots of metformin, five pharmaceutical companies have announced a voluntary recall of extended-release (ER) metformin, a popular medication used to control type 2 diabetes.
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FDA RegulationMay 29, 2020
Canadian Drug Co. Apotex Recalls Metformin Due to NDMA Contamination
By Carah Wertheimer
Metformin was voluntarily recalled after N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) was discovered in a single lot of Apotex’s product.
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Health FeaturesMay 26, 2020
Baby Carriers: How to Prevent Hip Dysplasia in Infants
By Kimberly Nicoletti
Carrying your baby incorrectly could lead to hip dysplasia, which is described as a “silent condition” because babies aren’t in pain and can usually still learn to walk.
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Health FeaturesJanuary 7, 2020
5 Alternatives to Zantac
By Benjamin Duong
What are the alternative options to treat heartburn and related conditions? Here are 5 medications to take instead of Zantac.
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Health FeaturesJune 22, 2020
Herogard Donates Thousands of Masks to Food Banks As NYC Reopens
By S. Nicole Lane
Herogard, an FDA-approved face mask company, donates three face masks to essential food workers in marginalized communities to support a safe re-opening and combat food system insecurity.
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Patient StoriesMay 19, 2020
COVID Isolation Poses Intense Challenges for People With Addictions
By S. Nicole Lane
Social isolation can contribute to an increased risk for people struggling with current or previous substance use disorders.
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Health FeaturesMay 22, 2020
'Brain on Fire' Brings Attention to Rare, Maddening Mystery Illness
By Kimberly Nicoletti
A young journalist experiencing unusual symptoms is misdiagnosed with a mental illness in the film adaptation of a true story, which successfully drew attention to an unrecognized autoimmune disease known as anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis.
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Patient StoriesMarch 30, 2020
Patient Stories: Taking Immunosuppressants During the Coronavirus Pandemic
By S. Nicole Lane
The public, by now, knows that the elderly and those with serious health issues such as cancer, diabetes, lung disease and heart disease are high risk, but people taking immunosuppressant drugs fall into the high-risk category as well.
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Health FeaturesMarch 19, 2020
Meet the Local Organizations Providing Free Narcan in Los Angeles
By Ashley Lombardo
Local organizations Community Meeting, End Overdose and LA Department of Public Health come together to fight the opioid crisis in different ways. Educating people on how to get and use Narcan in Los Angeles is one significant effort.
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GBCA Chemical Toxicity Suit Weathers Dismissal Claims
James Parker · July 2, 2020
The plaintiff claims that the GBCAs used in her MRIs in 2015 caused a condition known as gadolinium deposition disease (GDD) and a host of debilitating side effects.
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Zofran Bellwether Delay Pushes Proceedings to 2021
James Parker · June 29, 2020
The multidistrict Zofran litigation has been further delayed to 2021 due to coronavirus concerns.
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J&J to Pay $2.1 Billion in Talc Damage
Lynne Higby · June 26, 2020
A Missouri court of appeals affirmed a jury verdict finding that Johnson and Johnson had actual knowledge of asbestos contained in its popular talcum-based baby powder.
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California Attorneys Seek to Consolidate Zantac Lawsuits
James Parker · June 12, 2020
Attorneys representing 40 plaintiffs in California have recently filed a petition to consolidate product liability cases against the manufacturers of the heartburn medication Zantac, which may cause cancer.
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Tobacco Companies Challenge LA County Vape Ban in California Federal Court
James Parker · June 10, 2020
A group of tobacco companies is pushing to legally overturn the Los Angeles County ban on flavored vape fluid, alleging the action is unconstitutional and unenforceable.
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