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• Inhaling Nitrous Oxide Linked to Increasing Number of Injuries, FDA Warns

  March 18, 2025

  Martha Garcia

  The FDA is warning of a growing number of reported injuries linked to inhaling nitrous oxide, such as brain damage, spinal cord damage and death.

• Jury Awards $495M NEC Similac Lawsuit Payout Over Infant Formula Risks for Preemies

  July 29, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  Abbott has been ordered to pay nearly $500 million as the result of a NEC Similac lawsuit filed by a mother whose child suffered brain damage after being fed the infant formula shortly after birth.

• FDA Issues “Do Not Use” Warning for Recalled Medtronic NIM Endotracheal Tubes

  July 10, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  The FDA is warning healthcare providers not to use Medtronic NIM endotracheal tubes following dozens of reports of the devices losing functionality and degrading, which could prevent life-saving oxygen from being supplied to patients during surgery.

• Thoratec HeartMate System Monitor Recall Issued Due Screen Problems That May Lead to Brain Damage, Strokes, Death

  July 2, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  The FDA has announced a Class I recall for Thoratec HeartMate System Monitors, due to screen issues that have been linked to more than a dozen patient injuries; the latest in a long line of the left ventricular assist system recalls.

• Cronobacter Sakazakii Infections Diagnosed in Two Babies Who Ate Similac Infant Formula: Report

  December 11, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  One infant has died and another suffered brain damage from cronobacter infections after eating Similac infant formula, however the FDA is not calling for a recall at this time.

• Childhood Traumatic Brain Injuries Linked to Executive Function Problems: Study

  November 28, 2023

  Martha Garcia

  A new study reveals that childhood traumatic brain injuries can have long-term effects on the brain's structure, leading to executive function problems.

• Frequent Concussions Linked to Traumatic Brain Damage for Tackle Football Players at All Levels: Study

  June 22, 2023

  Martha Garcia

  A new study reveals that positions played during football and the frequency of hits are defining factors in whether players develop long-term brain damage from repeated impacts and concussions.

• Moderate to Severe Traumatic Brain Injuries Increase Risk of Death: Study

  March 29, 2023

  Martha Garcia

  A new study finds recovery rates are lower, and death rates higher, for those who have suffered moderate-to-severe traumatic brain injuries.

• Head Injuries Linked to Increased Long-Term Risk of Death, Study Finds

  January 24, 2023

  Martha Garcia

  A new study details how long-term side effects from head injuries can significantly increase the risk of death.

• EPA Targets Lead Poisoning By Reducing Exposure In At-Risk Communities

  October 31, 2022

  Martha Garcia

  The EPA has launched its first agency-wide strategy to combat lead exposure, especially in vulnerable and underprivileged communities.