Disabled World News http://www.disabled-world.com/ Disability Community News and Information Wed, 09 May 2012 09:11:39 EST en-us Mercury Vapor From Broken Fluorescent Light Bulbs http://www.disabled-world.com/medical/recalls/fluorescent-lights.php Recalls and Advisories Mercury vapor released from broken compact fluorescent light bulbs can exceed safe exposure levels. Thu, 07 Jul 2011 11:10:56 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/medical/recalls/fluorescent-lights.php Tips to Protect Against Excess Radiation Exposure http://www.disabled-world.com/medical/recalls/excess-radiation.php Recalls and Advisories As media coverage on radiation increases in the U.S., there's growing concern about the possible effects of excess exposure from different types of radiation. Thu, 23 Jun 2011 18:03:59 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/medical/recalls/excess-radiation.php Consumer Product Safety Act Canada http://www.disabled-world.com/medical/recalls/product-safety-act.php Recalls and Advisories Harper Government's Canada Consumer Product Safety Act Comes into Force. Wed, 22 Jun 2011 07:59:14 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/medical/recalls/product-safety-act.php Dangers of Portable Pools http://www.disabled-world.com/medical/recalls/portable-pools.php Recalls and Advisories New Study Uncovers the Dangers of Portable Pools - Every five days a child drowns in a portable pool during the summer in the U.S. Tue, 21 Jun 2011 17:21:34 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/medical/recalls/portable-pools.php Cosmetic Use Including Hair Dye Can Cause Serious Adverse Effects http://www.disabled-world.com/medical/recalls/cosmetic-dangers.php Recalls and Advisories Permanent hair dye gives the most serious adverse effects, yet there are also many reactions to facial and body moisturisers. Tue, 31 May 2011 10:45:38 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/medical/recalls/cosmetic-dangers.php Preventing Botulism from Honey in Children http://www.disabled-world.com/medical/recalls/botulism.php Recalls and Advisories Health Canada is advising parents and caregivers not to feed honey to children under one year old. Mon, 28 Mar 2011 15:39:36 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/medical/recalls/botulism.php Infant Formulas Contain Fluoride - Avoid Mixing with Fluoridated Water http://www.disabled-world.com/medical/recalls/infant-formulas-fluoride.php Recalls and Advisories All infant formulas, either concentrated or ready-to-feed, already contain some fluoride and, when routinely mixed with fluoridated water, increase the risk of dental fluorosis (discolored teeth), according to Dr. Howard Koh, Assistant Secretary for Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) in a video commentary published on Medscape.com, March 8, 2011.(1) Fri, 11 Mar 2011 16:25:30 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/medical/recalls/infant-formulas-fluoride.php Acetaminophen - Updated Warnings and Information http://www.disabled-world.com/medical/recalls/acetaminophen.php Recalls and Advisories The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently introduced new methods for reducing the risk of severe liver injury associated with acetaminophen use. Fri, 04 Mar 2011 14:19:58 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/medical/recalls/acetaminophen.php Bath Salts - For Bathing or the Latest High http://www.disabled-world.com/medical/recalls/bath-salts.php Recalls and Advisories Willingway Hospital Warns Legally-purchased Product May Be Fake Cocaine. Mon, 17 Jan 2011 17:31:20 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/medical/recalls/bath-salts.php More Than 500 Food and Product Recalls and Advisories in Canada for 2010 http://www.disabled-world.com/medical/recalls/food-products.php Recalls and Advisories This year Health and Safety Watch tracked more than 500 advisories and recalls issued for food and products in Canada. Wed, 29 Dec 2010 10:31:36 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/medical/recalls/food-products.php DePuy ASR Hip Implant Recall Information http://www.disabled-world.com/medical/recalls/depuy-asr.php Recalls and Advisories One of the largest manufacturers of medical devices has recalled two of its most popular hip transplant systems. Mon, 06 Dec 2010 11:56:22 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/medical/recalls/depuy-asr.php FDA Warns Consumers Not to Use Vigor-25 http://www.disabled-world.com/medical/recalls/vigor-25.php Recalls and Advisories Marketed as a 'male sexual stimulant,' product contains hidden drug ingredient. Sun, 21 Nov 2010 15:48:57 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/medical/recalls/vigor-25.php DePuy ASR Hip Replacement Recall: 12,000 Patients Will Need Revision Surgery http://www.disabled-world.com/medical/recalls/asr-recall.php Recalls and Advisories The DePuy ASR recall affects over 90,000 hip implant patients - of which approximately 12,000 will have to undergo additional hip replacement surgeries. Wed, 03 Nov 2010 14:16:09 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/medical/recalls/asr-recall.php Hyland's Teething Tablets May Pose Risk to Children http://www.disabled-world.com/medical/recalls/hylands.php Recalls and Advisories The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today is warning consumers that Hyland's Teething Tablets may pose a risk to children. Sun, 24 Oct 2010 18:25:44 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/medical/recalls/hylands.php Possible Increased Risk of Thigh Bone Fracture With Bisphosphonates http://www.disabled-world.com/medical/recalls/bisphosphonates.php Recalls and Advisories Labeling change adds warning about possible risks of long-term use of osteoporosis drugs. Thu, 14 Oct 2010 08:38:59 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/medical/recalls/bisphosphonates.php Abbott to Voluntarily Withdraw Meridia® (Sibutramine) in the U.S. http://www.disabled-world.com/medical/recalls/meridia-sibutramine-withdraw.php Recalls and Advisories Abbott will voluntarily withdraw Meridia® (sibutramine) from the U.S. market at the request of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Sun, 10 Oct 2010 11:57:20 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/medical/recalls/meridia-sibutramine-withdraw.php DePuy Hip Replacement Recall Information http://www.disabled-world.com/medical/recalls/depuy-hip-recall.php Recalls and Advisories DePuy Orthopedics recalled two of its metal-on-metal hip replacement systems in August 2010 due to high failure rates. If you received a DePuy hip replacement, it's important to understand what the recall means to you. Fri, 08 Oct 2010 08:43:00 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/medical/recalls/depuy-hip-recall.php Brazilian Blowout Hair Straightening Product Concerns http://www.disabled-world.com/medical/recalls/brazilian-blowout.php Recalls and Advisories Toxicology Research Center Issues Public Alert On Popular Hair Salon Treatment. Tue, 05 Oct 2010 08:59:32 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/medical/recalls/brazilian-blowout.php Proposed Ban on Drop-side Cribs http://www.disabled-world.com/medical/recalls/cribs.php Recalls and Advisories Health Canada Launches Public Consultation on Proposed Ban on<br/> Drop-side Cribs. Wed, 29 Sep 2010 11:08:32 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/medical/recalls/cribs.php FDA Takes Action to Regulate Electronic Cigarettes http://www.disabled-world.com/medical/recalls/electronic-cigarettes.php Recalls and Advisories FDA Takes Appropriate Action to Regulate Electronic Cigarettes and Protect Public Health Thu, 09 Sep 2010 17:30:00 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/medical/recalls/electronic-cigarettes.php