18 results

• FDA Warns of Ocaliva Liver Injury Risks Linked to Autoimmune Disorder Drug

  December 13, 2024

  Martha Garcia

  Federal regulators warns that the autoimmune treatment Ocaliva has been linked to liver damage and failure, resulting in patient deaths and the need for transplants.

• Firefighter Foam Water Contamination Lawsuit Filed Over Liver Cancer Diagnosis

  August 16, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  A couple's firefighter foam water contamination lawsuit claims the husband developed liver cancer after PFAS chemicals seeped into Sacramento's drinking water supply.

• Consumers Warned About Acetaminophen Overdose, Liver Failure Risks by FDA

  February 6, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  The FDA is reminding consumers not to exceed 4,000 mg of acetaminophen, which is used in hundreds of cold, flu and pain medications, due to the risks of acetaminophen overdose and liver damage.

• Possible Cause Found for Unexplained Childhood Hepatitis Cases

  March 31, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study suggests multiple, concurrent infections may have led to an outbreak of childhood hepatitis which led to the need for liver transplants and child deaths.

• First U.S. Childhood Death Linked to Mysterious Hepatitis Cases Reported

  April 29, 2022

  Martha Garcia

  Wisconsin officials have reported the first death of a U.S. child in connection with a worldwide mysterious outbreak of pediatric hepatitis cases.

• Spreading Childhood Hepatitis Cases May Be Linked to Adenovirus, Pandemic Lockdowns

  April 27, 2022

  Martha Garcia

  Investigators in the UL say adenovirus may play a role in an outbreak of childhood hepatitis cases spreading worldwide.

• CDC Issues Child Hepatitis Warning Amid Rash of Mysterious Outbreak

  April 22, 2022

  Martha Garcia

  The CDC has issued a national health alert, warning doctors to be aware of cases of hepatitis appearing among children which could lead to severe liver damage and the need for liver transplant surgery.

• Mysterious Outbreak of Severe Hepatitis Among Children Raises Concerns

  April 18, 2022

  Martha Garcia

  World health experts are investigating an outbreak of mysterious cases of hepatitis among children around the world, including the U.S.

• Ocaliva Side Effects Linked to Severe Liver Injuries in Some Cirrhosis Patients: FDA Warning

  May 27, 2021

  Irvin Jackson

  The FDA has added a new warning to the liver drug Ocaliva, barring its use in patients with primary biliary cholangitis and advanced cirrhosis of the liver, due to the risk of liver failure.

• Firefighter’s Lawsuit Alleges Anti-Fire Foam Resulted in Liver Cancer, Need for Liver Transplant

  September 4, 2020

  Irvin Jackson

  A retired firefighter says exposure to toxic foam led to liver cancer and the need for a liver transplant.