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Severe Fungal Infections Linked to Drugs

After receiving numerous reports of serious fungal infections among patients taking tumor necrosis factor (TNF) blockers—infections that in some cases resulted in prolonged hospitalizations and death—the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has ordered manufacturers of the drugs to add … Continue reading

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Sen. Nelson Shocked By Conditions – Mold Infested Federal Courthouse – Complaints from Federal Judges & Employees

By KEITH MORELLI – The Tampa Tribune February 16, 2009  TAMPA – U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson toured the Sam M. Federal Courthouse today and the experience literally left him aghast. The senator was responding to complaints from federal judges and employees who … Continue reading

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Guardsmen sue KBR over chemical exposure

Story Highlights Suit says Guardsman, contractors exposed to cancer-causing chemical at Iraq plant Suit alleges KBR knew of contamination threat and did nothing to protect soldiers Some Guardsmen suffer from nasal tumors, respiratory problems KBR says it’s not to blame … Continue reading

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Video – Apartment Mold Causing Sickness

FAIRVIEW, Ore. — Neighbors in a Fairview apartment complex said Wednesday that mold in their apartments is making them sick. Tressa Stewart said mold can be found in her apartment and several others at the Fairview Arms on Seventh Street. … Continue reading

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Political Links to Hurricane Katrina’s Memorial Medical Center – by PEU Report-State of the Division

Weeks before Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast, two private equity firms inked a deal for LifeCare Hospitals. GTCR Golder Rauner sold their majority stake to The Carlyle Group. The sale closed before the Category 3 storm sideswiped New Orleans. … Continue reading

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