Unhealthy Air Pollution Levels Threaten Health of 47% of U.S. Population: Report
A new report reveals nearly half of the country lives in areas with unhealthy levels of air pollution.
Tag Archives: Particulate Matter
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Rheumatoid Arthritis Risk Linked to Air Pollution Exposure
A new study links air pollution exposure to an increased risk of autoimmune disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis and inflammatory bowel disease.
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Philips CPAP Injury Attorneys Appointed To Leadership Positions in Federal MDL
Nearly three dozen attorneys have been appointed to various leadership roles in the Philips CPAP recall lawsuit multidistrict litigation.
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Air Pollution Exposure Linked To Psoriasis Flare-Ups In New Study
A new study links air pollution exposure to an increased risk of psoriasis flare ups.
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Philips CPAP Lawyers Seek Leadership Roles in Lawsuits Over Recalled Breathing Machines
Philips CPAP lawyers have begun applying for leadership positions in the multidistrict litigation over the recalled breathing machines, with applications due by January 4.
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Philips CPAP Recall Lawyers To Meet With MDL Judge For Initial Conference on Dec. 15
The initial status conference for consolidated Philips CPAP recalls is scheduled for December 15 and will likely include the appointment of plaintiffs' attorneys to leadership positions in the litigation.
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DreamStation CPAP Recall Lawsuit Alleges Degraded Foam Caused Asthma, COPD and Throat Tumor
A New York man says the sound abatement foam used in recalled Philips DreamStation CPAP devices caused him to develop asthma, COPD, a throat tumor and other health problems.
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Philips DreamStation CPAP Foam Caused Pancreatic Cancer, Lawsuit Alleges
The use of a Philips DreamStation CPAP device, later recalled along with millions of similar devices, led to a pancreatic cancer diagnosis, according to a recently filed product liability lawsuit.
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Philips CPAP Foam Removal Attempted By Some Owners of Sleep Apnea Machines, Despite FDA Warnings
A number of Youtube videos are instructing consumers how to remove sound abatement foam from recalled DreamStation CPAP devices, despite warnings this could worsen the potential health risks and jeopardize…
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Philips Respironics Recall of CPAP/BiPAP Machines Hits Manufacturer’s Bottom Line, As Lawsuits Mount
Philips faced significant financial losses this quarter due to the effect of a massive CPAP recall blamed on toxic sound abatement foam.