16 results

• Hundreds of Silicosis Cases Diagnosed Among Quartz Countertop Workers in California: Report

  August 25, 2026

  Irvin Jackson

  A study by California public health officials found nearly 600 cases of silicosis, primarily impacting young workers with short periods of exposure.

• Bone Matrix Tuberculosis Outbreak Leads to CDC Calls for Better Donor Screening

  January 9, 2024

  Katherine McDaniel

  The CDC is calling for increased screening of bone donor patients following at least two tuberculosis outbreaks linked to infected bone donated in recent years.

• Bone Matrix Graft Products Linked to Tuberculosis Risks, FDA Warns

  September 13, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  The FDA warns that bone matrix graft products appear to be prone to tuberculosis outbreaks, and calls for more stringent screening of donors.

• Fibercel Lawsuit Over Tuberculosis from Contaminated Bone Graft Removed to Federal Court

  June 6, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  A Fibercel tuberculosis lawsuit claims a man was infected with the disease through contaminated bone graft products.

• CDC Outlines Findings on FiberCell Bone Matrix Tuberculosis Outbreak

  September 10, 2021

  Luke Tollen

  An investigation into a tuberculosis outbreak linked to FiberCel bone matrix products has resulted in the CDC recommending any patients who received the bone product undergo full tuberculosis treatment.

• More Than 100 Patients Exposed To Tuberculosis-Tainted FiberCell Bone Matrix Products: Report

  June 22, 2021

  Irvin Jackson

  The CDC is investigating an outbreak of tuberculosis linked to recalled FiberCel bone products.

• FiberCel Bone Matrix Recall, Warning Issued After Infection Reports

  June 9, 2021

  Martha Garcia

  A FiberCel bone matrix recall follows reports of patients who received the grafts developing post-surgical infections, including tuberculosis.

• Tuberculosis Antibiotics Contain Potentially Cancer-Causing Impurities: FDA

  August 31, 2020

  Irvin Jackson

  The FDA warns that two crucial tuberculosis antibiotic drugs may contain high levels of nitrosamine impurities which may increase cancer risks, but will not recall the drugs due to the risk of a shortage.

• Vitamin D Supplements Fail To Prevent Tuberculosis, Respiratory Infections: Study

  July 27, 2020

  Martha Garcia

  A new study appears to debunk the belief that Vitamin D supplements can prevent tuberculosis or related complications.

• Rheumatoid Arthritis Drugs Linked To Increased Infection Risks, Other Side Effects: Report

  July 6, 2015

  Irvin Jackson

  Arthritis drugs can lower the body's ability to fight off infections, leading to a wide array of adverse side effects, according to a new report.