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What Happens When a Drug is Recalled?

Jeff Rasansky — Thu, 01 Jun 2017 18:02:50 +0000

What happens when a drug is recalled due to a previously-undiscovered health concern? How are people notified? What can you do if your health has been affected by the use of this unsafe drug? Millions of people count on medication to help deal with infection, treat illness, or alleviate pain and discomfort. These medications consist of […]

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NHTSA Expands Investigation Into Takata Airbag Failures

Jeff Rasansky — Mon, 09 Nov 2015 21:28:51 +0000

VIDEO: Slow-motion video of Takata airbag inflator testing. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has expanded the investigation it has been conducting into the defective Takata airbags involved in the biggest auto recall in U.S. history. In October of 2015, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced that it had made plans to expand the investigation […]

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Car Safety Advancements, Both Past & Future

Jeff Rasansky — Wed, 05 Nov 2014 17:30:15 +0000

Video: How auto safety has improved over the past 45 years. Automobiles, Technology, and Safety Improvements Technology has come a long way since cars were first introduced. Of course, none of these changes have come about without opposition. In the 1950s (before the introduction of seat belts and without the number of interstate highways we […]

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The Importance of Seat Belts and Safety Seats

Jeff Rasansky — Tue, 13 May 2014 15:31:20 +0000

Seatbelts and child safety seats are integral when it comes to protecting your children. There is a great deal of information available today about the importance of using seat belts and safety seats. Many states participate in the “Click it or ticket” campaign (which is about to start back up beginning May 19th) as a […]

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Kickbacks and Questionable Studies- How AstraZeneca Turned a Bipolar Drug into a Cure All

Jeff Rasansky — Mon, 10 May 2010 18:57:53 +0000

A landmark victory was won against manipulative drug makers last week when the U.S. government reached a $520 million settlement with AstraZeneca over their use of illegal marketing and off-label use of the antipsychotic drug, Seroquel.

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