FDA Urges Recall for Five Companies’ Diabetes Drug, Metformin.
The FDA has asked five pharmaceutical companies to recall their diabetes drug, metformin.
The FDA has detected higher than acceptable levels of a cancer-causing chemical in a sampling of the medication.
Metformin is used to control high blood sugar in type-2 diabetes. The FDA said they found the chemical in certain extended-release versions of the drug, not the immediate-release versions.
The...FDA Recalls Diabetes Medication
FDA Urges Recall for Five Companies’ Diabetes Drug, Metformin.
The FDA has asked five pharmaceutical companies to recall their diabetes drug, metformin.
The FDA has detected higher than acceptable levels of a cancer-causing chemical in a sampling of the medication.
Metformin is used to control high blood sugar in type-2 diabetes. The FDA said they found the chemical in certain extended-release versions of the drug, not the immediate-release versions.
The...
Motorcycle Helmets Laws in Pennsylvania.
Motorcycle helmet laws vary state to state. It is important to know what your state and surrounding state helmet laws are if you are involved in a motorcycle accident. Your state’s helmet law may play a large role in whether you can recover compensation for any resulting neck or head injuries.
Pennsylvania: motorcyclists over the age of 21 are not required to wear a helmet who either have had their motorcycle...
Ritz Cheese Cracker Sandwiches Recalled due to Mislabeling.
Ritz Cheese Crackers have been voluntarily recalled due to a mislabeling issue that could leave people sick. The crackers are peanut butter, not cheese, which poses a high risk for those with nut allergies.
The recall affects family size packages of the Ritz cracker sandwiches.
The recall was issued out of concern that people with nut allergies could consume the products and get sick. However,...
Lupus Awareness Month 2020.
During May, the Lupus Foundation of America will be educating the public and raising awareness about the disease known as lupus.
Lupus is a chronic, autoimmune disease in which the body's immune system fails to serve its normal protective functions and instead forms antibodies that attack healthy tissues and organs. It is sometimes compared to your body being allergic to itself. For most people, lupus is a mild disease affecting...
Injuries from Balcony Falls: Who is at Fault?
Falling from a balcony is usually never the victim’s fault. Structural problems, improper railing height and not being built to code are just a few causes of why a fall can occur. If maintained and up to code, balconies are safe for individuals to use.
Most of the time, balcony falls occur at hotels, apartment complexes, office buildings and homes. It is the property owner’s responsibility to keep their...