Failure to Diagnose Lawsuit Alleges 7 Year Old Boy Left Blind from Meningitis
The family of a 7-year-old Connecticut boy has filed a medical malpractice lawsuit that alleges a doctor’s failure to diagnose meningitis has left their child blind.
Tag Archives: Meningitis
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Neti Pot Problems Linked to Brain-Eating Amoeba, Death
Following the deaths of at least two people from a brain-eating infection, Louisiana health officials are warning people not to use tap water in neti pots and to properly clean…
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Diflucan Birth Defect Warnings Issued by FDA
Federal drug regulators are warning about a possible risk of birth defects from Diflucan, an antifungal drug used for treatment of yeast infections and meningitis.
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Triad Recall for Povidine Iodine Prep Pads Due to Risk of Serious Infections
A recall has been announced for Povidine Iodine Prep Pads manufactured by Triad Group, because they could have bacterial contamination that may cause serious infections. The pads were made with…
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ActHIB, Prevnar Vaccines Suspended in Japan After Child Deaths
Japan has suspended use of the Pfizer vaccine, Prevnar, and the Sanofi-Aventis vaccine, ActHIB, following the deaths of four children.
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Alcohol Swab Lawsuit Filed Over Death of Two Year Old from Infection
A Texas family has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Triad Group, alleging that contaminated alcohol swabs, pads and swab sticks led to the death of their two-year-old child.
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Raptiva Lawsuits
Side effects of Raptiva may increase the risk of serious and potentially life-threatening injuries, such as infection, malignancy, lymphoma and death. The psoriasis drug was recalled in April 2009 because…