New Study Highlights IVC Filter Retrieval Problems
The study has found that IVC filter retrieval rates plummet after 7 months. Over 40% had to be removed using advanced techniques, according to data from a study involving over 750 patients.
Nevada Legalizes Recreational Marijuana in Latest Vice to Attract Tourists
Nevada legalized possession of recreational marijuana on Saturday, nearly eight months after residents voted in favor of legalizing retail cannabis sales.
Lawsuits Filed Over X-Lite Guardrail Deaths in Tennessee
There are now at least 7 deaths in Tennessee, Missouri, and Virginia linked to an X-Lite guardrail. The manufacturer, Lindsay Corp., is facing a growing number of lawsuits on behalf of people who died in horrific car accidents where their...
Water Births Infect 2 Babies With Legionnaires’ Disease
Two infants in Arizona who were born at home in birthing tubs were diagnosed with Legionnaire's disease in 2016, raising safety concerns about water births.
Mazda Recalls 228,000 Cars for Parking Brake Problem
Mazda USA is recalling nearly 228,000 vehicles over concerns that the parking brake may not fully release or could fail to hold while engaged, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fidget Spinners Are Now Catching on Fire
There are multiple reports of Bluetooth-enabled fidget spinners catching on fire or exploding when the lithium-ion batteries overheated during charging.
Vaccine Patch May Be Future of Flu Shots
Data from a Phase I clinical trial has shown promising results for a painless needle-free flu vaccine patch compared to a flu shot injection.
Arkansas Votes to Ban Dicamba Spraying After ‘Drift’ Crop Damage
The Arkansas Plant Board has voted to immediately ban spraying of the weed-killing herbicide dicamba after nearly 250 complaints of crop damage as a result of "dicamba drift" away from the field where it was sprayed — but are the...