As vaping-linked deaths rise to 33, officials are still seeking answers
Lung illnesses and deaths linked to vaping nationwide have continued to rise as federal health officials expand lab testing to understand the mysterious afflictions, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Thursday.
As of Oct. 15, the CDC has confirmed 33 deaths among 1,479 lung injuries associated with the use of e-cigarettes — up...
Johnson & Johnson agrees to pay about $117 million to settle U.S. states’ mesh probe
(Reuters) - Johnson & Johnson has agreed to pay nearly $117 million to resolve allegations that it deceptively marketed transvaginal surgical mesh devices, U.S. state attorneys general said on Thursday.
The settlement resolves a multistate investigation that found J&J violated consumer protection laws by misrepresenting the safety and effectiveness of its devices and failing to...
Drug firms offer to settle U.S. opioid suits with $50 billion package: sources
Five drugmakers and distributors are offering $22 billion in cash as well as drugs and services they value at $28 billion to resolve lawsuits alleging the industry fueled the U.S. opioid crisis, two sources familiar with the matter said on Wednesday.
The drug industry faces roughly 2,600 lawsuits brought by state and local governments, hospitals...
Mesothelioma Associated with the Use of Cosmetic Talc
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This catheter can break, leaving pieces in your bloodstream. That can be a fatal problem
Medtronic’s all-models recall of its “6 French Sherpa NX Active Guide Catheters” received a Class I designation from the FDA, meaning “use of these devices may cause serious injuries or death.”
Neither serious injury nor death were reported in the five customer complaints that inspired the recall, Medtronic said in its FDA-posted recall notice.
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IKEA recalls thousands of infant bibs worldwide for possible choking hazards
Ikea is recalling thousands of infant bibs over concerns their snaps could be a choking hazard if they detach.
The recalled 7,000 MATVRÅ infant bibs appear as a pair in a pack, and were sold in stores online and worldwide. Each pack has a red and blue bib, both of which have the store's logo...
Bronx Teenager’s Death Is the Youngest Vaping Fatality in U.S.
A 17-year-old Bronx boy whose death was disclosed by New York State officials on Tuesday is the first teenager in the United States to die of a vaping-related illness, according to federal and state data.
The teenager died on Friday after being hospitalized twice in September with a vaping-related illness, becoming the state’s first fatality...
Jury says J&J must pay $8 billion in case over male breast growth linked to Risperdal
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Johnson & Johnson must pay $8 billion in punitive damages to a man who previously won $680,000 over his claims that it failed to warn that young men using its antipsychotic drug Risperdal could grow breasts, a Philadelphia jury said on Tuesday.
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Johnson & Johnson Lawsuits Raise Fears Over Baby Powder – The New York Times
You’d recognize that distinctive fragrance anywhere. It’s the smell of innocence. Johnson & Johnson has touted its signature baby powder as gentle enough for a baby’s bottom for more than a century. And though its talcum powder represents only a fraction of the pharmaceutical and cosmetic giant’s modern business, it’s been a cornerstone of...
Leading Cancer Center No Longer Offering Zantac to Patients
One of the nation’s leading cancer centers will no longer offer Zantac and its generics to patients, as it reviews the potential cancer risk from the discovery of a carcinogen in the popular stomach pills.
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center is removing Zantac products from the list of drugs that it offers patients “out of...
