June, 2011Victoza (liraglutide [rDNA origin]) Injection: REMS – Risk of Thyroid C-cell Tumors, Acute Pancreatitis

Audience: Endocrinology, Family Practice ISSUE: Novo Nordisk reminded healthcare professionals of important safety information about Victoza (liraglutide [rDNA origin]) injection required in a Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS). The…

Excite USA Recalls Toy Helicopters Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Rite Aid Stores

The plastic blades of the helicopter can detach during operation, posing a laceration hazard.

LexisNexis® Legal News Podcast for June 10, 2011

The U.S. Supreme Court rules against Microsoft in a patent case, and reverses the 6th Circuit in telecom cases. Hear these and other stories from LexisNexis® Mealey’s™ Publications. Copyright© 2011 LexisNexis, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. Fo…

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FDA Announces Safety Restrictions on Cholesterol Drug Zocor

The Food and Drug Administration announced new safety restrictions on high-dose simvastatin Wednesday, after reports that the cholesterol-lowering drug could cause a muscular disease called myopathy. The risks are particularly severe in the first year of taking the medication, also known as Zocor, the agency said. No new patients should be put on a high dosage of the medication, the FDA warned. Patients currently taking the drug should only continue to do so if they have been on Zocor for …

CPSC Approves New Federal Safety Rule for Hair Dryers

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) unanimously approved (5-0) the establishment of a new federal safety rule on hand-supported hair dryers. Hand-supported hair dryers that lack an immersion protection device have been identified by CPSC…

Husqvarna Recalls TuffTorq Yard Tractors Due to Loss of Braking Ability

The yard tractor’s transaxle can experience intermittent drive failure, posing a risk of reduced or lost braking ability.

LexisNexis® Legal News Podcast for June 9, 2011

The 2nd Circuit affirms dismissal of a majority of claims in a Madoff-related lawsuit, and, the 10th Circuit finds a company did not breach its fiduciary duties by reducing retiree benefits. Hear these and other stories from LexisNexis® Mealey’s™ …

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5-alpha reductase inhibitors (5-ARIs): Label Change – Increased Risk of Prostate Cancer

Audience: Urology, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine Drugs in the 5-ARI class include finasteride and dutasteride. These drugs are marketed under the brand-names Proscar, Propecia, Avodart, and Jalyn
ISSUE: FDA notified healthcare professionals…

Quality Bicycle Products Recalls Civia Bicycle Racks Due to Fall Hazard

The bicycle rack’s mounting bracket can crack or break. When this happens, the rack can fall onto the bicycle’s front wheel, posing a fall hazard to the rider.

LexisNexis® Legal News Podcast for June 8, 2011

A unanimous Supreme Court finds loss causation not necessary to obtain class certification, and, the high court accepts review in an asbestos-containing railroad parts case. Hear these and other stories from LexisNexis® Mealey’s™ Publications. Copy…

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