Supreme Court Refuses to Hear Case on Doctrine Preventing Military Medical Malpractice Lawsuits
U.S. service members will continue to be barred from suing the Defense Department for medical malpractice after the Supreme Court declined to hear arguments on Monday from a 2015 case that challenged an almost 70-year-old legal precedent.
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U.S. FDA labels J&J surgical staplers’ recall as severest
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration warned of risks of serious injury or death from surgical staplers made by Johnson & Johnson’s Ethicon unit, labeling a recent recall of the device as its most serious.
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Sugary Drinks and Fruit Juice May Increase Risk of Early Death
Most folks know that sugary drinks aren't healthy, but a new study finds fruit juices are not much better.
In fact, consuming them regularly may help shorten your life, researchers say.
"Older adults who drink more sugary beverages, which include fruit juice as well as sodas and other sugar-sweetened beverages, may be at risk of dying...
Tesla Model 3 Autopilot was active before deadly collision, NTSB says – The Washington Post
The collision was at least the third fatal crash in the U.S. involving Tesla's driver-assistance system...
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FDA: Hospitals, device makers have roles in cybersecurity
Following a new cybersecurity alert this week from Microsoft, the FDA’s Dr. Suzanne Schwartz is urging medical device manufacturers and hospitals to remain vigilant about protecting their electronic systems.
Schwartz, who is acting director of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Office of Strategic Partnerships and Technology Innovation, said in an emailed statement that manufacturers...
Heart-Drug Suppliers for Millions Faulted Over Data, Bugs, Dirt
A pair of drugmakers in India that the U.S. is counting on to produce generic blood-pressure pills after a far-reaching recall have been faulted by regulators for quality-control issues.
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Ford recalling 273,000 vehicles in North America that could roll away
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Ford Motor Co is recalling nearly 273,000 Ford Fusion and Ranger pickup trucks in North America that could roll away if the gear is not in “park” mode, the second largest U.S. automaker said on Wednesday.
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The Death of Antibiotics: We’re Running Out of Effective Drugs to Fight Off an Army of Superbugs
In January, Columbia University revealed that four patients at its Irving Medical Center in New York had been sick with an unusual version of E. coli , a common gut bacterium. Although the news largely escaped attention in the media, it ricocheted through the world of infectious disease experts. E. coli is a relatively...
$2 Billion Verdict Against Monsanto Is Third to Find Roundup Caused Cancer – The New York Times
A jury in Oakland, Calif., ordered Monsanto on Monday to pay a couple more than $2 billion... after finding that its Roundup weed killer caused their cancer — the third jury to conclude that the company failed to warn consumers of its flagship product's dangers...
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Supreme Court says Apple can be sued over app prices; Kavanaugh rules
WASHINGTON – The Supreme Court opened the door Monday for iPhone users to sue Apple over excessive prices on its exclusive App Store.
Associate Justice Brett Kavanaugh, the court's newest member, wrote the 5-4 antitrust opinion and was joined by the court's four liberal justices. The other four conservatives dissented.
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