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Lo/Ovral-28 (Norgestrel/EthinylEstradiol) Tablets: Recall – Possibility of Inexact Tablet Counts or Out of Sequence Tablets
Oral contraceptive daily regimen may be incorrect and could leave women without adequate contraception, and at risk for unintended pregnancy.
New Documentary about the Canadian Asbestos Industry – Canary in the Mine
“When workers complained they could see the fibers in the air, it was remedied by darkening the windows so the sunlight would not hit the fibers.” Watch this 2-minute trailer of Canary in the Mine, a short documentary that reveals the personal and political ramifications of one of Canada’s most controversial industries: the mining and [...]
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder Blamed for Increase in Sex Crimes by Soldiers
A new report from the U.S. Army reveals that violent sex crimes by army personnel have nearly doubled since 2006, with most of the assaults occurring inside the United States. According to the report, a U.S. soldier committed a violent sex crime every 6 hours and 40 minutes in 2011.This is far in excess of [...]
HONDA ( 11V567000 )
Dated: DEC 01, 2011 HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2001-2010, AND MODEL YEAR 2012 GL1800 GOLDWING MOTORCYCLES. UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE COMBINED BRAKING SYSTEM’S SECONDARY MASTER …
Xigris [drotrecogin alfa (activated)]: Market Withdrawal – Failure to Show Survival Benefit
In a recent study, Xigris failed to show a survival benefit for patients with severe sepsis and septic shock.
Sprycel (dasatinib): Drug Safety Communication – Risk of Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
Patients should be evaluated for signs and symptoms of underlying cardiopulmonary disease prior to starting Sprycel, as well as during treatment.
Virility Max: Recall – Undeclared Drug Ingredient
Product marketed as dietary supplement contains sulfoaildenafil, which may interact with nitrates found in some prescription drugs and lower blood pressure to dangerous levels.
CooperVision Avaira Toric Soft Contact Lenses: Class 1 Recall- Unintended Residue on Lenses
Presence of a silicone oil residue on lenses from certain lots of my cause range of symptoms such as hazy, blurry vision, discomfort to eye injuries requiring medical treatment.
Chantix (varenicline)
UPDATED 10/24/2011. Updated study data. Healthcare professionals should continue to monitor patients for neuropsychiatric symptoms.
MERTZ ( 11V555000 )
Dated: NOV 08, 2011 MERTZ IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 AND 2011 HALLIBURTON TRAILERS MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 2010, THROUGH MARCH 2011, AND EQUIPPED WITH GUNITE AUTOMATIC SLACK ADJUSTERS. DUE TO AN INCOMPLETE …
NISSAN ( 11V565000 )
Dated: NOV 23, 2011 NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 ROGUE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 17, 2010, THROUGH OCTOBER 30, 2010. THE CIRCUIT BOARD MAY NOT HAVE BEEN INSTALLED IN THE CORRECT POSITION ON CERTAI…
