According to a story in the Seattle Post Intelligencer, opponents of the natural gas extraction method known as hydraulic fracturing, or “fracking,” gathered in Albany to pressure Gov. Andrew Cuomo not to allow it in the state of New York.
The rally included a coalition of groups opposed to the practice, who marched along the Hudson River for a rally culminating at the state Capitol. Activists scheduled to speak included ...
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The Mayo Clinic provides some information about preventing pulmonary embolism, which occurs when a blood clot moves to the lungs. Prompt treatment is necessary to prevent serious complications or death.
Medication is available to prevent the clots that cause pulmonary embolism, but in some cases doctors might recommend a procedure, such as:
Clot removal — If you have a very large clot in your lung and are in shock, your doctor may ...
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The investment blog Seeking Alpha says Johnson & Johnson is doing quite well financially despite its recent problems – including high-profile and costly recalls of faulty medical devices.
The report notes that Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Inc. dropped two-thirds of its holdings in the company, following a $1.1 billion fine from an Arkansas jury that ruled the firm misled doctors and patients about the risks of antipsychotic medication Risperdal.
Johnson & Johnson ...
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Johnson & Johnson will pay 36 states and the District of Columbia $181 million as a settlement for allegations that the company inappropriately marketed its antipsychotic drug Risperdal, the Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Federal and state investigators have been examining the company’s Risperdal marketing practices for almost a decade, according to the Inquirer. The $181 million agreement is separate from a continuing federal investigation that could lead to criminal charges against Johnson ...
continue reading...According to a report from the Australian Broadcasting Company, children exposed to asbestos may suffer more wide-ranging problems than mesothelioma and lung cancer.
The report concerns a study in which researchers from Western Australia analyzed health data from nearly 2,500 children who lived at Wittenoom, a now-abandoned town where crocidolite, or “blue asbestos,” was mined for nearly 20 years.
The results indicate that exposure to blue asbestos in early childhood elevates the risk of a range of cancers and even heart disease ...
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Two studies suggest that removing blood clots from the brain with small nets could improve recovery for stroke victims, according to a BBC report.
The report is based on two studies presented in the Lancet medical journal. The clot retrieval devices are intended to be an alternative to “clot-busting” drugs, which need to be administered hours after a stroke and are not suitable for all patients.
And some medical devices currently ...
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