Month: May 2018
USC Accused of Concealing Gynecologist Sexual Abuse
Around 200 faculty members are calling for the resignation of the University of Southern California (USC) president C.L. Max Nikias because he allowed Dr. George Tyndall to resign with a settlement after complaints of sexual misconduct during gynecological exams.
Fiat Recalls 51,000 New Jeep Cherokees Over Fire Risk
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) has issued a recall for over 51,000 Jeep Cherokees from model year 2018 for a potential defect that could cause fuel leaks, increasing the risk of fire and/or explosion, according to the U.S. National Highway Traffic...
News Outlets Barred from EPA Summit on Contaminated Drinking Water
Journalists from major U.S. news organizations were denied access on Tuesday to a summit in Washington whose goal is to establish a maximum allowable limit for certain toxic substances in drinking water, an issue that embattled EPA chief Scott Pruitt...
Anti-HIV Drugs Linked to Birth Defects, FDA Warns
The FDA is warning that serious defects like spina bifida occurred in babies born to women with HIV who were being treated with dolutegravir, an ingredient in Juluca, Tivicay, and Triumeq.
Tahini Paste Sold at Walmart Recalled Nationwide for Salmonella Contamination
An Illinois company has issued a recall for tahini paste sold at Walmart and other major retailers across the U.S. after samples tested positive for contamination with salmonella, a potentially deadly foodborne pathogen.
California Woman Files Option® IVC Filter Lawsuit
A woman from California who was injured when her IVC Filter punctured through her vein has filed a lawsuit against the manufacturers.
FDA Approves First Drug for Treatment of Chronic Migraines
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced its approval of Aimovig (generic: erenumab), the first ever prescription medication designed to prevent migraine headaches.
Michigan Man Files Option® IVC Filter Lawsuit
A man has filed an injury lawsuit after his Option® IVC Filter could not be removed because it was tilted and embedded in his vein.
Porsche to Recall 60,000 SUVs Over Emissions Cheat Software
Porsche, Volkswagen AG's sports car unit, has been asked to recall around 60,000 Macan and Cayenne diesel-engine sports utility vehicles after it was found they contain “defeat device” software that allows them to appear more emissions-friendly than they actually are...
USC Gynecologist Accused of Sexually Abusing Students
Dr. George Tyndall, a gynecologist at the University of Southern California (USC), was accused of inappropriate behavior and sexual abuse of young women since the 1990s — and USC allowed him to continue treating thousands of students until 2016.