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U.S. Air Force Pays $5 million in Cerebral Palsy Settlement

The U.S. Air Force has paid a family $5 million for injuries sustained during childbirth at a military hospital. This is a record amount for government settlement payments to children who have suffered brain damage as a result of negligence of government employees. Read more about it here.

Chemical Found in Common Snacks Linked to Cancer

According to a recent study, the chemical acrylamide has been linked to several forms of cancer. Acrylamide is found in French fries, potato chips and even bread and coffee. Studies conducted in the Netherlands found that this chemical is a more prevalent threat than once believed. Read more about this study here.

Urgent Recall Issued For Digitek (Digoxin)

A class I recall is being issued for all Digitek (digoxin) medications, because they might have twice the approved levels of digoxin. Double-strength pills can cause digitalis toxicity, which can result in vomiting, nausea, low blood pressure, cardiac instability, bradycardia and even death.

Depression a Problem in Nursing homes

A study has shed new light on depression and those living in nursing homes. The study involved 272 elderly patients with an average age of 81 and looked at how often those patients were depressed and were prescribed antidepressants. Find out the results here.

Women Sue Wendy's After E. Coli Outbreak

Two women are suing the popular fast food chain Wendy's after being hospitalized for several weeks. In June 2006, dozens of people attending an education conference became ill after consuming tainted lettuce linked to Wendy's. The lawsuits are seeking an unspecified amount of money. Read more about it here.

Sunday Marks Beginning of National Nursing Home Week

This Sunday marks the beginning of National Nursing Home Week 2008. National Nursing Home Week is an opportunity for nursing homes to bring awareness to the community about topics such as nursing home abuse and nursing home awareness.

Salmonella Poisoning Outbreak at Princeton

At least 10 and as many as 73 cases of Salmonella have shown up at Princeton University.

According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), over 40,000 people are sickened by Salmonella every year. Salmonella poisoning causes fever, abdominal pain, gas and bloody diarrhea and severe nausea. In severe cases, Salmonella can cause injuries as serious as kidney failure. Read more on our blog at InjuryBoard.com.

Insulin Pumps Tied to Injuries

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has revealed that insulin pumps can cause injuries and even death. Insulin pumps are used by teenagers with Type 1 diabetes and the FDA has suggested that patients be extra careful when using these devices. Visit InjuryBoard for more details.

Motorcyclist Dies Sunday Afternoon

A 70-year-old man crashed his motorcycle Sunday afternoon and later died at a nearby hospital. The man's name was not released, but apparently he had a heart attack around the time of the accident. The accident occurred near the intersection of Forest Lane and Josey Lane, south of interstate 635. Read more at www.injuryboard.com

FDA Links Deaths to Defective Blood Thinner Heparin

The FDA has raised its estimate of the number of people who may have died from allergic reactions to Chinese-produced batches of heparin to 62 people. According to the Washington Post, 47 of the 62 deaths occurred from November through February. Read more on our injuryboard blog.

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