Congress Passes Tainted Chinese Drywall Ban
A new bill passed by Congress hopes to prevent future mass imports of tainted building materials, after thousands of property owners had to gut their homes and almost rebuild them…
Tag Archives: Congress
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Formaldehyde in Brazilian Blowout Hair Products Raise Concerns
Three members of congress are calling on the FDA to investigate and take further action against companies that manufacture popular hair straightening treatments that contain formaldehyde, which are commonly referred…
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Fix Needed For Generic Drug Side Effects Labeling Loophole, Doctors Warn
A prominent medical journal is warning that a lack of drug safety labeling enforcement for generic drugs is putting patients at risk, and generic drug makers may be able to…
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Medtronic Influenced Studies Not To Disclose Infuse Complications: Report
A new congressional report accuses Medtronic of manipulating medical journal articles in favor of its controversial Infuse bone-grafting product.
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Fungal Meningitis Investigation Launched By Congress, As 19 Dead
Lawmakers are calling on the FDA to turn over inspection reports related to the compounding pharmacy believed to be behind a deadly fungal meningitis outbreak, which has sickened more than…
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Meningitis Outbreak from Compounding Pharmacy Highlights Problems
A growing number of health experts and consumer groups are pointing to the recent national outbreak of fungal meningitis that has been linked to drugs made by a compounding pharmacy…
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Lead Poisoning Risk From Factory Soil Focus Of Senate Hearing
U.S. lawmakers are questioning whether health experts should be looking at soil around factories as a potential source of lead poisoning for children.
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Generic Drug Bill Endorsed By Attorneys General From 41 States
States attorneys general are lining up behind proposed legislation that is designed to restore the right to sue generic drug makers for failing to warn about dangerous and potentially life-threatening…
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Lap-Band Problems Lead to Government Subpoena of Allergan
Medical device manufacturer Allergan has been subpoenaed by the U.S. government regarding problems with its Lap-Band weight loss device, which has been linked to a high rate of complications and…
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House Republicans Pass Bill That Caps Malpractice Lawsuit Damages
House Republicans have voted to approve a new bill that would override jury decisions in medical malpractice lawsuits nationwide, placing a cap on the amount of damages victims or their…
