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Auto accident kills three
December 2, 2008 An auto accident killed three people when the driver of a vehicle broke through the arms of a railroad crossing Saturday, according to WFTV. The auto accident occurred when the 22-year-old male driver drove his 1994 Buick through the safety arms of a railroad crossing and collided with an Amtrak train carrying (more...)
Osteoporosis medication could cause drug injuries
November 4, 2008 Health Day reported that some popular osteoporosis medications could cause drug injuries such as a rare, but serious, cardiac side effect. A recent study shows that biophosphonates could increase the risk for drug injuries such as atrial fibulation, a heart condition that causes the heart to beat erratically, which could lead to (more...)
Drug sales halted due to potential drug injuries
Reuters reported that Sanofi Aventis has halted the sale of its anti-obesity drug Acomplia due to the potential for drug injuries. The company has halted sales across the European Union because the risk for drug injuries such as psychiatric symptoms has doubled in comparison to the normal risk. The drug was found to increase the (more...)
Drug injuries reported to the government reach record high
October 28, 2008 The number of drug injuries reported to the government in the first three months of 2008 reached record highs. Over 21,000 serious reactions that resulted in drug injuries to patients were reported to the Food and Drug Administration in the first three months of this year. Of the 21,000 reports, 4,800 were (more...)