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• Risk of Pseudeotumor Cerebri from Mirena IUD Should Be Included in Warnings: Lawsuit

  December 12, 2017

  Irvin Jackson

  A Mirena IUD lawsuit claims that the birth control implant caused a woman to suffer pseudotumor cerebri, and that the manufacturer failed to provide adequate warnings about the risks.

• Childhood Window Blind Injuries And Deaths Still High: Study

  December 12, 2017

  Russell Maas

  A new study warns that nearly 17,000 children have been injured or killed by blinds and other window coverings, often due to strangulation from hanging cords.

• Lactalis Baby Formula Recall Issued Outside U.S., After Dozens of Infant Salmonella Cases

  December 12, 2017

  Irvin Jackson

  Lactalis is recalling thousands of tons of infant baby formula worldwide after reports of salmonella poisoning.

• Brain Injuries At Birth May Impact 1 in 200 Babies: Study

  December 11, 2017

  Irvin Jackson

  Brain injuries affect one out of every 200 births in England according to the findings of a new study.

• CPSC Issues Safety Tips For Avoiding Christmas Tree Fires

  December 11, 2017

  Russell Maas

  The CPSC has issued recommendations to make the holidays safer and avoid Christmas tree fires and other holiday-decorating accidents.

• Birth Control Breast Cancer Risk Increases Longer Drugs Used: Study

  December 8, 2017

  Irvin Jackson

  Birth control pill use may increase the risk of breast cancer, with long-term use associated with higher cancer risks, according to the findings of a new study.

• Risk of Complications in Double-Booked Surgeries Should Be Part of Informed Consent: Report

  December 8, 2017

  Martha Garcia

  Patients face an increased risk of complications when surgeons double-book surgeries, according to the findings of a new study.

• Westinghouse Portable Generator Recall Issued Due to Fire Risk

  December 8, 2017

  Irvin Jackson

  Thousands of Westinghouse portable generators are being recalled following reports of overheating and fires.

• Automobile Recall Information Could Be Communicated More Effectively by NHTSA: GAO Study

  December 7, 2017

  Russell Maas

  The GAO reports that consumers have trouble learning about and responding to auto recalls, and suggests heavier reliance on electronic media like texting and emails to inform consumers when their cars have been recalled.

• Alcohol Prep Pad Recalls Issued Over Sterility Concerns

  December 6, 2017

  Russell Maas

  Two recalls of alcohol prep pads have been announced due to a lack of sterility.