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Popcorn lung, otherwise known as bronchiolitis obliterans, is a rare and potentially life-threatening variation of non-reversible obstructive lung disease. Of significant concern, however, are recent reports that have established an association between this condition and the inhalation of diacetyl; a chemical used to produce the butter-like flavoring in many foods such as candy, microwave…

In what has become the strongest action to date by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), inspection officials implored H&P Industries, Inc. (Triad Group) to halt the production and distribution of all their drug products after the discovery of infectious bacterium agents. After FDA officials inspected facilities of the Wisconsin-based Triad Group, they…

Controversy has surrounded the origins of one of the most prominent ingredients of the dietary supplement industry in recent months. Accordingly, researchers have failed to determine whether or not 1, 3 Dimethylamylamine (DMAA) is a natural derivative of geranium oil. However, the release of peer-reviewed paper may finally conclude that DMAA is synthetic production,…

Allegedly lenient regulatory practices on behalf of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have allowed several questionable products, most notably transvaginal mesh, to reach interstate commerce. The ambiguity of such regulatory practices has demonstrated a propensity for the release of potentially dangerous devices on the U.S. market. However, a bill recently proposed by…

Despite a recent moratorium implemented by the federal government on the public distribution of 1,3-dimethylamylamine (DMAA), Army officials are launching their own investigation that will continue to study the effects of the trending bodybuilding supplement. According to a statement made by the Department of Defense last Thursday, the Army plans to gain a deeper…

New research conducted by Per Aspenberg, a professor of orthopaedic surgery at Linkoping University in Sweden, lends weight to the long-suspected link between osteoporosis drugs and unusual bone fractures. He concluded that patients who have been taking osteoporosis medications that contain bisphosphonates for an extended period of time are at a greater risk of…

Perhaps one of the most prominent pain-relievers on the market today, acetaminophen is used to relieve many forms of mild to moderate pain. Unfortunately, acetaminophen has recently been linked to potentially fatal forms of acute liver damage and/or liver failure. If you or a loved one has been injured by acetaminophen, you should contact…

Consumer Alert: To date, there have been over 8,000 adverse effect reports filed regarding Gardasil, as well as 18 deaths allegedly linked to the use of this drug. If you or a loved one has been injured by Gardasil, you should contact our lawyers immediately for a free confidential case evaluation. You may be…