Articles by Katie Kelley AddThis Feed Button

Other Authors
 

Grab Katie Kelley's free content feed for your web site

  • Chinese Drywall May Be Contaminated
    Recent reports have indicated that many homes may be contaminated with toxic Chinese drywall, leeching sulfur gases into homes. These gases cause corrosion of copper ducts, wires, antique silver, and may be responsible for health problems.

    Date of Article: 01Jul2009
    Category: Legal
    View(67) EasyPublish(10) Content Feed(0)

  • History of Asbestos Use and Exposure
    Asbestos is a highly toxic chemical that has been used for centuries. The history of asbestos use is riddled with safety concerns, and in recent years the link between asbestos exposure and mesothelioma cancer has become undeniable.
    Date of Article: 25Jun2009
    Category: Legal
    View(68) EasyPublish(20) Content Feed(3)

  • Salmonella Poisoning: An Update on the Peanut Butter Recall
    The recent peanut butter recall that has sickened hundreds and caused at least eight deaths is currently being investigated by officials as to whether the company responsible for the poisonings knew about the contaminated peanut butter prior to the product being released to the public.
    Date of Article: 05Feb2009
    Category: Food & Drink
    View(98) EasyPublish(65) Content Feed(10)

  • The Use of Cranial Implants In The United States
    The use of cranial implant kits is becoming more commonplace as technology increases and allows for the use of such medical devices. However, custom cranial implant kits also pose dangerous medical risks to patients and are subject to recalls that require surgical removal of such kits.
    Date of Article: 05Feb2009
    Category: Health & Fitness
    View(56) EasyPublish(32) Content Feed(0)

  • Researchers Find Heart Beats to Own Drum
    A study recently conducted by researchers found that the heart may actually beat to its own drum, which could better explain why certain heart failure incidents occur in the morning as well as why certain type 2 diabetes drugs cause cardiovascular complications.
    Date of Article: 06Jan2009
    Category: Health & Fitness
    View(75) EasyPublish(44) Content Feed(0)

  • Developing and Diagnosing Community Acquired Pneumonia and Bronchitis
    Community acquired pneumonia affects approximately 5.6 million Americans annually and is often associated with, accompanied by influenza. The condition costs billions of dollars annually to treat, however, one of these treatments known as Ketek is causing more than what it should as the Ketek side effects include liver failure among patients.
    Date of Article: 23Dec2008
    Category: Health & Fitness
    View(78) EasyPublish(49) Content Feed(1)

  • Toxic Bile May Cause Liver Damage Researchers Say
    Scientists recently discovered a new and likely genetic condition that may cause the development of liver disease and liver failure due to the inability for the liver to block toxic bile from entering into the body. The condition is likely hereditary and may account for 15 to 20 percent of unknown liver failure cases.
    Date of Article: 17Dec2008
    Category: Health & Fitness
    View(45) EasyPublish(45) Content Feed(0)

  • Becoming Involved in a Mesothelioma Clinical Trial
    Individuals who have suffered from a mesothelioma diagnosis would be advised to become involved in a mesothelioma clinical trial, which are safe and may improve a mesothelioma victim's current side effects or will assist in helping others find a cure for the condition.
    Date of Article: 16Dec2008
    Category: Health & Fitness
    View(70) EasyPublish(50) Content Feed(0)

  • Vitamin C Could Affect Mesothelioma Treatments
    Recently researchers discovered that individuals who are receiving treatment for chemotherapy may see negative effects on their treatment if they are consuming vitamin C. Scientists are still studying how the vitamin is negatively impacting mesothelioma treatments, but have encouraged patients to speak with their doctors immediately on the subject.
    Date of Article: 14Nov2008
    Category: Health & Fitness
    View(92) EasyPublish(86) Content Feed(2)

  • A Group of Doctors Petition FDA For Vegan Label on Avandia
    Recently, a group of physicians petitioned the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to change the labeling of a type 2 diabetes drug known as Avandia. The group of medical professionals would like to see a vegan diet promoted on the labeling as an alternative to the drug because of Avandia's dangerous side effects that include osteoporosis and heart failure.
    Date of Article: 13Oct2008
    Category: Health & Fitness
    View(171) EasyPublish(125) Content Feed(5)

  • Researchers Take A Second Look at Gadolinium Dyes and NSF
    Recently, scientists began reinvestigating the causes and links to developing Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis (NSF), which is an extremely debilitating condition that is allegedly caused by gadolinium dyes that are administered through MRI/MRA procedures. Researchers found that the contrast dye should be evaluated before being administered on a case-by-case basis.
    Date of Article: 13Oct2008
    Category: Health & Fitness
    View(170) EasyPublish(120) Content Feed(0)

  • Treating Type 2 Diabetes
    Type 2 diabetes is a serious condition that affects millions of Americans annually. Treating and diagnosing is a difficult task, which only becomes more difficult as the same prescription drugs available for treating the condition are also the drugs responsible for serious side effects.
    Date of Article: 08Oct2008
    Category: Health & Fitness
    View(145) EasyPublish(107) Content Feed(0)

  • Biomarkers Being Studied for Mesothelioma Treatments
    Mesothelioma cancer is a deadly form of lung disease that has been linked to the deadly exposure of asbestos fibers. The condition usually remains dormant for years and shows no signs or symptoms, causing an individuals condition to worsen. However, scientists are now studying biomarkers to potential treat mesothelioma sooner than before.
    Date of Article: 08Oct2008
    Category: Health & Fitness
    View(136) EasyPublish(95) Content Feed(1)

  • Study Finds Logger Truck Accidents Decline
    Being involved with a commercial truck accident can be a scary, costly and potentially fatal incident; however, according to recent statistics, log truck accidents have actually declined. Unfortunately, while log truck accidents have decrease, a recent report finds commercial truck collisions have increased in the state of Washington.
    Date of Article: 08Oct2008
    Category: Automotive
    View(180) EasyPublish(114) Content Feed(13)

  • Music Helps with Neurological Development for Brain Injury Patients
    Personal Injury: Traumatic Brain Injury. A study published in a medical journal recently announced the findings of its results that music therapy may increase brain neuron rehabilitation among patients suffering from brain injuries or brain injury related conditions. An additional study also concluded that music exposure among patients "enhanced learning".
    Date of Article: 29Sep2008
    Category: Health & Fitness
    View(257) EasyPublish(122) Content Feed(1)

  • Living With Crohn's Disease
    Crohn's disease is a gastrointestinal tract (GI) illness in which the colon and/or small intestine becomes inflamed. The condition affects more than half a million Americans and can be a severely uncomfortable condition. There are several treatments for Crohn's disease including the recent controversial Cimzia.
    Date of Article: 29Sep2008
    Category: Health & Fitness
    View(167) EasyPublish(123) Content Feed(0)

  • EG Labs Announces Recall of Viapro Supplements
    The over-the-counter erectile dysfunction drug, Viapro, has recently come under fire for containing an undeclared ingredient that can cause severe side effects when mixed with other drugs containing nitrates, including medications for high cholesterol, heart disease, diabetes or high blood pressure.
    Date of Article: 21Aug2008
    Category: Health & Fitness
    View(763) EasyPublish(334) Content Feed(8)

  • Ketek Side Effects Include Liver Damage, Death
    The makers of Ketek, an antibiotic that treats bacterial infections, have recently been confronted with a severe side effect by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The FDA has had several reports of serious liver failure and liver damage of patients taking the drug.
    Date of Article: 20Aug2008
    Category: Health & Fitness
    View(179) EasyPublish(165) Content Feed(5)

  • Asbestos Taints Children's Toys
    A rash of asbestos-contaminated toys have recently reached U.S. shelves and many have been put at risk for potential exposure to the dangerous mineral that can cause an incurable form of lung cancer known as mesothelioma.
    Date of Article: 19Aug2008
    Category: Health & Fitness
    View(186) EasyPublish(134) Content Feed(2)

  • Battling Liver Disease Dangers and Side Effects
    Liver disease is a severe and deadly condition that affect more than just the liver, but can cause an individual to suffer in other ways. Knowing how to recognize the signs of liver disease is very important especially as when there are more ways than one to contract the condition.
    Date of Article: 18Aug2008
    Category: Health & Fitness
    View(201) EasyPublish(150) Content Feed(2)

  • The Risks of Hip Surgery Components
    Undergoing a hip replacement surgery can be a daunting and uncomfortable process; but knowing the outcome will be cause for improvement helps patients get through the risky surgery. However, when components fail and another surgery is necessary it becomes difficult to prepare a patient.
    Date of Article: 17Aug2008
    Category: Health & Fitness
    View(330) EasyPublish(123) Content Feed(2)

  • War Veterans and Traumatic Brain Injury
    U.S. soldiers who have fought for their country and return home with disabilities because of a brain injury should be provided for in the best possible way. However, with so many soldiers returning from the war in Iraq with a brain injury, the war's signature injury, it becomes difficult to track and treat these men and women.
    Date of Article: 16Aug2008
    Category: Politics & Government
    View(282) EasyPublish(208) Content Feed(12)

  • Benlate and Eye Defects
    Each year, hundreds of babies are born with eye defects. The defects can be related to genetics, but can also be related to exposure to an environmental toxin such as Benlate. Benlate, made by DuPont, was removed from shelves in 1998 but may still remain a risk to millions of individuals.
    Date of Article: 01Aug2008
    Category: Health & Fitness
    View(161) EasyPublish(139) Content Feed(6)

  • Issues Surrounding Truck Accidents and Injuries
    Truck accidents are quickly becoming the most frequent, costly and fatal automobile accidents that can occur in the United States. It is best to know the facts surrounding truck accidents and injuries in order to be prepared in case the unfortunate may occur.
    Date of Article: 31Jul2008
    Category: Legal
    View(164) EasyPublish(146) Content Feed(4)

  • Fluoroquinolones Receive Black Box Label By FDA
    The fluroquinolones drug family are antibiotics that treat an array of bacterial infections depending on what type of drug (Cipro, Levaquin, etc.). However, all the drugs of this class have been associated recently with a serious and irreversible risk of tendon rupture among patients, thus resulting in a black box labeling by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
    Date of Article: 29Jul2008
    Category: Health & Fitness
    View(208) EasyPublish(315) Content Feed(6)

  • Medtronic Defibrillators
    Even though medical science has made astounding breakthroughs among technology that can assist individuals in living longer, the technology is not always 100 percent safe. Medtronic devices can be consider an example of unsafe technology. However, the defects among these devices have been considered deadly.
    Date of Article: 28Jul2008
    Category: Health & Fitness
    View(180) EasyPublish(136) Content Feed(2)

  • Scooters and Motorcycles May Save on Gas but Caution Should Be Taken
    With gas prices at an all-time high in America, millions are looking at saving money at the pumps. Investing in environmentally-friendly vehicles has become a popular option. Additionally, scooters and motorcycles have become extremely popular as well, however, as these vehicles rise in popularity, so do accidents due to many factors such as inexperienced drivers.
    Date of Article: 27Jul2008
    Category: Automotive
    View(281) EasyPublish(199) Content Feed(3)

  • Study Uncovers Mesothelioma Link to Nanotechnology
    Mesothelioma has long since been linked to the exposure of asbestos fibers and dust being inhaled into the lungs. However, a recent discovery has linked carbon nanotubes to the development of mesothelioma as well, although scientists and researchers are still struggling to convince nanotechnology produces of these potential dangers.
    Date of Article: 26Jul2008
    Category: Health & Fitness
    View(194) EasyPublish(147) Content Feed(2)

  • Tractor Trailer Truck Accidents Increasing
    Tractor trailer truck accidents are among the deadliest automobile accidents in the country. Not only are tractor trailer truck accidents often associated with fatalities, but the cost of these automobile wrecks is much higher than a regular vehicle accident.
    Date of Article: 25Jul2008
    Category: Automotive
    View(271) EasyPublish(147) Content Feed(4)

  • Federal Regulations for Creosote Exposure
    Creosote is a chemical often used to treat wood used in railroads. However, while it mainly effects railroad workers, the federal government has yet to develop standards to regulate the exposure of creosote tar and creosote exposure into everyday drinking water and food.
    Date of Article: 14Jul2008
    Category: Health & Fitness
    View(153) EasyPublish(164) Content Feed(4)

 

 
We Automatically Distribute Articles
To Thousands Of Publishers And Web Sites:
Submit Article

All content is viewed and used by you at your own risk and we do not warrant the accuracy or reliability of any of the information. The views expressed are those of the individual contributing authors and not necessarily those of this web site, or its owner, Takanomi Limited.  

 
     
Copyright © 2009 Takanomi Ltd. Company no. 5629683. All rights reserved. | Privacy | Legal | Contact Information |