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Yasmin and Yaz Should Have Stronger Warning Labels According to FDA
An FDA panel voted recently to strengthen warning labels for birth control medications Yaz and Yasmin, in light of new data suggesting a higher risk of blood clots associated with the drugs, compared to other contraceptive pills. The panel voted 21-5 on December 8, indicating that labeling on the medications manufactured by Bayer is inadequate [...]
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Oklahoma Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect
Every year, tens of thousands of elderly Americans are subjected to abuse in their own homes, in the homes of relatives, and even in nursing home facilities entrusted with their daily care. In fact, according to a 2009 report, nearly one-third of nursing homes in the United States have been cited for elder abuse in [...]
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Highway Trucking Accidents in Oklahoma
Highway trucking accidents in Oklahoma are especially dangerous, given the sheer size and weight of semi trucks and other commercial vehicles. In some cases, the commercial truck involved in the accident may be carrying hazardous materials, which poses a threat to everyone involved in and around the accident. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety [...]
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School Zone Bus and Auto Safety
As school time enters into its second month, School buses are hitting the road in full force, training new drivers, and learning routes. The law firm of Atkins and Markoff asks that Oklahoma drivers be aware of school buses dropping off students and watch for the red and yellow lights will are flashing in school [...]
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Tractor Trailer Accidents Involving Hazardous Materials
Every day thousands of tractor-trailers crisscross Oklahoma’s highways. A surprising number of those trucks are carrying hazardous materials. To the causal observer, the only indication that a truck is carrying hazardous cargo is the warning placard required by federal law. Due to their size, accidents between tractor-trailers and cars are usually catastrophic for the individuals [...]
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Type 2 Diabetes Drug Actos Under Investigation for Bladder Cancer
There are several lawsuits pending against Takeda Pharmaceuticals, the manufacturer of the drug Actos. The Type 2 Diabetes drug has raised concerns that it may increase the risk of bladder cancer. Actos is an oral diabetes drug that contains the active ingredient Pioglitazone. It is used either by itself or in combination with other prescription [...]