Toyota recalls the most vehicles for first time ever
December 31, 2009
Product Liability
For the first time ever, Toyota took top spot in the U.S. auto industry for the total number of vehicles recalled within a year. Toyota’s most recent recall of 4.3 million vehicles for sudden, unintended acceleration problems hurdled the company ... Read More
Surgeons discuss characteristics of chondrolysis caused by pain pumps
December 31, 2009
Pharmaceutical
Characteristics of chondrolysis associated with intra-articular pain pumps after shoulder surgery was among the topics at the 2009 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons/ the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons. The discussion included Drs. Peter Thomas Scheffel, ... Read More
EPA says coal ash regulations will not come in 2009
December 31, 2009
Environmental
Environmental groups and coal-firing operations will have to wait even longer for federal regulations to ensure the protection of public health and the environment regarding the storage of coal ash, according to a statement from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ... Read More
Blood pressure med receives black box warning
December 31, 2009
Product Liability
Tekturna (aliskiren) tablets, a prescription medication used to treat high blood pressure, has updated its safety label to include a new black box warning about the risk of injury and death to developing fetuses when taken by women who are ... Read More