Right now, nearly everyone here in Ohio and elsewhere is probably using hand sanitizer more often than ever. Of course, due to demand, it has been in short supply, so people are using brands they have not seen on the shelves just to make sure they have some available...
Month: June 2020
Asbestos is still a threat for many, including auto mechanics
Cuts, burns, falling objects, slip-and-fall accidents and more all risks to people in many industries, and auto mechanics are no exception whether they work here in Ohio or elsewhere. Another risk they face is exposure to toxic chemicals and materials. Workers...
Is a test used to diagnose mesothelioma working as it should?
Those who suffer from or have a loved one battling mesothelioma know that a fast diagnosis can be the key to a successful treatment plan. A recent study questions the accuracy of a medical procedure used to aid in diagnosis.Oncologists use video-assisted thoracic...
Metformin recalls announced by the Food and Drug Administration
Along with others across the country, Ohio residents may be wondering just how many commonly and abundantly used medications will end up containing N-Nitrosodimethylamine? So far, NDMA has been found in blood pressure medications and heartburn medications. Now, the...
Asbestos exposure concerns can arise during fires
When a building is on fire, it releases gases, fumes and debris into the air. One of the substances that could end up in the air is asbestos. As most people know, exposure to this particular substance is toxic and can cause untreatable diseases such as mesothelioma...
The Food and Drug Administration can ban a medical device
Occasionally, the potential harm of a medical device far outweighs any benefits patients here in Ohio or elsewhere receive from it. In these cases, the Food and Drug Administration can ban such devices, but it does not use this power very often. When it does use this...
Food and Drug Administration takes action regarding Singulair
Asthma and allergy sufferers here in Ohio and elsewhere often rely on medications to control their conditions. One of them is Singulair. Evidence suggests that this medication could cause serious mood-related and behavior changes that can actually put the lives of...
3 tips for patients who are scrambling after Nizatidine recall
The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced a voluntary nationwide recall of Nizatidine Oral Solution, a heartburn medication. The federal agency published the voluntary recall announcement in April of 2020. The announcement was the result...
New pesticide approved by EPA admits Roundup litigation
Even as the debate surrounding glysophate continues across the country and here in Ohio, the Environmental Protection Agency recently approved a new product that could end up being just as bad, if not worse. Bayer, the company currently involved in numerous cases of...
IVC filters remain a danger to Ohio patients
Anyone here in Ohio or elsewhere who has suffered from a pulmonary embolism, which is a blood clot in the lung, knows just how scary it can be. This condition is considered life threatening, and once the danger has passed, some doctors will want to take aggressive...