High Court Case Turns Political Spotlight on Pre-emption Nov 1, 2008
More precisely, she thought it was about how to compensate her for losing her right arm to gangrene after a company drug was administered improperly to her in 2000 ... The label did state that if injected into an artery instead, it could cause gangrene in the affected limb ... In Levine's case the IV was accidentally connected to an artery, causing irreversible gangrene. (Law.com)
UPDATE 1-PREVIEW-Drugmakers seek lawsuit limits at top US court Nov 1, 2008
In her case, the drug accidentally hit an artery when it was injected, leading to gangrene that required amputation of her right hand and arm below the elbow. "I lost my whole livelihood and my love -- my instrument," Levine said by phone. (Reuters)
Former FDA Counsel Knocks Timing of Prescription Report Oct 31, 2008
(Am Law Daily ed. note: Diana Levine, the plaintiff suing Wyeth, had most of her right arm amputated after a physician's assistant accidentally injected an anti-nausea drug into an artery, causing gangrene. The drug's label warned that injection into an artery could cause gangrene (though it didn't rule out using an injection into a vein), and the FDA had approved that label. (Law.com)
Juries vs. FDA on drug safety Oct 31, 2008
Levine later developed gangrene, which required amputation of her right arm ... The FDA, not Wyeth, controls Phenergan's labeling, and the FDA-authorized label clearly warns of the risk of gangrene and provides detailed instructions on how to minimize arterial blood mixing. (Boston Globe)
Amputee fights drugmaker to regain her glow Oct 31, 2008
The second injection accidentally punctured an artery, prompting gangrene to set in. After several weeks of deterioration, her arm was amputated. (MSNBC -- Health)
Supreme Court case pits FDA approval against state laws Oct 30, 2008
The drug's label warned injecting into an artery could cause irreversible gangrene ... The physician's assistant who gave her the anti-nausea drug, called Phenergan, mistakenly shot it into an artery, rather than a vein despite warnings on the drug's label that injecting into an artery could cause irreversible gangrene ... Wyeth's lawyers counter that the FDA approved the drug knowing it could result in gangrene if injected incorrectly and that there was no new information about that risk to add... (USA Today)
Report: FDA officials opposed drug suit policy Oct 30, 2008
The injection accidentally punctured an artery, prompting gangrene to set in. Levine argued that the company had a duty to warn consumers that such injections could have devastating consequences. (MSNBC -- Health)
One-Armed Musician, Wyeth Clash at U.S. Supreme Court Over Drug Lawsuits Oct 29, 2008
Although Phenergan's two-page packaging insert warned that injection into an artery could cause gangrene, Levine says the IV push method is so risky the company should have told doctors not to use it. Now 63, Levine can no longer play her favorite instrument, the bass guitar. (Bloomberg -- Germany)
13 creepy places to get your chill on Oct 29, 2008
High on the ugh-list are the painted papier-mch models of the effects of gangrene and the wax faces with various eye injuries; the air outside is bound to seem fresh afterward, no matter what the weather. Tel: 215 563 3737. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Group explores eerie events Oct 29, 2008
But he was died of gangrene from being shot in the leg. It was somebody else. (Wetumpka Herald, AL)
Your Opinion Obama's proposed ‘share the wealth' reeks of socialism Oct 28, 2008
This exemplifies the gangrene feeding our society giving so many handouts that people don't want to work and be responsible for their own futures. We are perpetuating a culture that is destroying America. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Supreme Court Hears Drug Lawsuit Pre-emption Case Next Week Oct 28, 2008
Levine, a guitar player, developed gangrene in her arm, which resulted in it being amputated ... In 2000, the same year Levine sustained her injury, Wyeth changed the label of Phenergan to warn that the drug should not be given by intra-arterial injection because of the risk of gangrene. (Newsinferno.com)
Clostridium difficile - New Intesti... Oct 11, 2008
Members of the bacterial genus Clostridium have been around for ages, causing a wide range of deadly diseases, including tetanus, botulism and gangrene; and they have a number of unusual characteristics that enable them to be such tough little bugs. Clostridium Can Form Endospores. (Suite101.com)
J&J Paid $68 Million So Far to End Birth-Control Patch Suits, Files Show Oct 10, 2008
She developed gangrene, and her arm was amputated. It's pushing everyone to the table to try and settle cases,'' said plaintiffs' attorney Alonso in Great Neck, New York. (Bloomberg -- US)
Persistence pays off for amputee Oct 8, 2008
During that time, she developed gangrene. When I woke up, I thought I d been in a fire, she said. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
The Supreme Court's 2008 Docket Oct 7, 2008
Case: Wyeth v. Levine Hearing Date: Nov. 3 Background: Diana Levine of Vermont used the anti-nausea drug Phenergan, manufactured by pharmaceuticals giant Wyeth, via intravenous injection as had been approved by the FDA. The drug came into contact with Levine's arterial blood, causing gangrene; most of her arm eventually had to be amputated. Though Wyeth had recommended "extreme care" in the use of Phenergan intravenously, the Supreme Court of Vermont ruled that Wyeth could have, and should have,... (Time.com)
High court term begins quietly in campaign season Oct 6, 2008
There is no dispute that the drug, which has been around for 50 years, is safe when administered properly or that there is a risk of gangrene if it is not. The issue for the court is whether Wyeth could have issued stronger warnings about the risks without the approval of the Food and Drug Administration. (Boston Globe)
Supreme Court to rule on drugmaker's immunity Oct 6, 2008
Levine soon developed gangrene, and her right arm was amputated. A Vermont jury awarded $6. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Weird News)
UPCOMING: High court returns next week Oct 3, 2008
A physician's assistant who administered the drug inadvertently injected it into an artery, leading to gangrene. Levine sued the drugmaker Wyeth in Vermont state court, saying the company was negligent and failed to provide adequate warnings about the risks of the injection method used. (USA Today)
Healthy Blood Vessels May Prevent Fat Growth Sep 24, 2008
23, 2008) The cells lining blood vessels are known to be important for maintaining health, but researchers at the Indiana University School of Medicine believe these cells may perform an unsuspected task controlling the development of fat cells. Their findings are reported in the September issue of the journal Stem Cells. (Science Daily)
The smoking gun is always loaded Sep 23, 2008
For 60 seconds, Cohen wheezes through Everybody Knows - a song apparently composed in a cigarette and whiskey haze - accompanied by the montage of the congested arteries, cancers and gangrene that we've grown, if not to love, then at least to respect. Cohen's probably got the idea now, too. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Protein Identified That Plays Role In Blood Flow Sep 23, 2008
Diabetes can have serious complications like gangrene and skin ulcers due to a restriction of blood supply. (Oct. (Science Daily)
U.S. Supreme Court poised to enter pre-emption debate Sep 19, 2008
But if Phenergan is exposed to arterial blood, it causes swift and irreversible gangrene ... The drug's label, approved by the Food and Drug Administration, had warned that "inadvertent intra-arterial injection" can result in "gangrene requiring amputation." But it did not rule out administration of the drug by IV push. (International Herald Tribune)
Bloom Off the Rose Sep 16, 2008
It was when we lifted up the filthy bedcovers that we saw the full extent of the gangrene. Half the man s leg was eaten away, and he screamed in agony. (The American Conservative)
Former EO detainee sues Government Sep 12, 2008
Sreetharam, who was accompanied by his wife K. Pathamavathi, 53, and son Denesh Kumar, 28, said his right leg contracted gangrene and he was sent to the Kluang Hospital on April 21, 2006. He said the hospital had to amputate his right toe as the gangrene was serious and he was discharged on May 8, 2006 and returned to prison. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Drug makers seek shield from suits Sep 12, 2008
The new case before the court concerns a 62-year-old musician from Vermont whose right arm was amputated after an anti-nausea drug was improperly injected into an artery and caused gangrene ... Within days, Levine was in a hospital with gangrene. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Former detainee suing prison, govt for loss of leg Sep 11, 2008
He said the hospital had to amputate his right toe as the gangrene was serious and he was discharged from the hospital on May 8, 2006. He was again rushed to the Kluang Hospital on June 2, 2006, and on June 6, 2006, the hospital had to amputate his right leg below the knee. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
The healing powers of Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment Sep 10, 2008
The benefits of hyperbaric medicine were also observed for air or gas embolism, carbon monoxide poisoning, clostridial myositis and myonecrosis (gas gangrene), crash injuries, compartment syndrome and other acute traumatic ischemia, enhancement of healing in selected wound problems (eg; diabetic wounds), exceptional blood loss (anemia), intracranial abscess, necrotizing soft-tissue infections, osteomyelitis (infection of the bone), radiation therapy complications, skin grafts and thermal burns.... (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
At risk for peripheral arterial disease? Simple quiz provides key so you can circulate better Sep 4, 2008
"Early detection and management of peripheral arterial disease, or PAD, can prevent its progression and help prevent painful walking, gangrene, amputation, heart attack or stroke," said interventional radiologist Timothy P. Murphy, M.D., Legs for Life chair. "Older men and women need to be examined with the ankle brachial index (ABI) test that can diagnose PAD. Individuals need to know their ABI number the way they know their cholesterol, blood pressure or blood sugar number; it can save their... (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Stereotaxis gets FDA OK for tool to treat blocked arteries Aug 28, 2008
If blocked arteries are left untreated, it can cause gangrene, limb loss and death. Eight to 12 million people suffer from peripheral arterial disease (PAD), according to the American Heart Association. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
Troubled reserve sues Ottawa over health Aug 27, 2008
These changes have led to a calamity consisting of overwhelming diabetes, gangrene and kidney disease, alleges the statement of claim. The lawsuit quotes passages from Treaty 6, including one that says: A medicine chest will be kept at the house of each Indian agent in case of sickness amongst you. (Globe and Mail)
United Airlines to end free meals in coach for international flights Aug 24, 2008
Penis enlargers and constricting rings to maintain erections have inadequate directions for use and can have harmful effects, from rupturing blood vessels to causing gangrene of the penis, the Food and Drug Administration said in guidance to import inspectors. "Basically, the labeling of these devices falsely states or implies they will treat impotence, prolong erection, and increase the dimensions of the penis," the FDA said. (Los Angeles Times)
Court Calls $8-a-Day Med-Mal Award for Amputee a 'Miscarriage of Justice' Aug 23, 2008
Walsh had a total of seven surgeries, three for amputation after gangrene set in. First she lost her foot, then part of her leg and finally, in 1998, most of her leg as the gangrene advanced upward and her leg began to turn colors. (Law.com)
Journal: Lawsuits help ensure drug safety Aug 19, 2008
Diana Levine, a Vermont guitarist, lost her right arm below the elbow after she was injected with Phenergan, a medicine for nausea, and developed gangrene. She sued the manufacturer, Wyeth, arguing that the company had a duty to warn consumers that such injections could have devastating consequences. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Looking Squarely at Death, and Finding Clarity Aug 19, 2008
Of all the mayhem an infectious-diseases doctor sees in a lifetime, nothing tops spontaneous gas gangrene ... On that list, curiously enough, was clostridial myonecrosis, or gas gangrene the same wildfire that consumed my patient s leg ... Sadly, there was no next chapter for the lady with gas gangrene. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Bernstein Liebhard Files Amicus Curiae Brief in US Supreme Court ... Aug 17, 2008
The drug was inadvertently administered outside her vein and into the surrounding tissue, ultimately resulting in gangrene ... Eric Chaffin stated: "The 53 year history of the FDA's approval of Phenergan shows that regulations alone do not provide drug companies with sufficient incentives to monitor and disclose critically important health risk information to the medical community about the dangers of their drugs. Wyeth was in a position to identify significantly higher incidences of serious... (FOXBusiness)
Anchor bet for great Weekend Aug 16, 2008
ON PAPER, gangrene is the only risk to the outstanding Weekend Hussler in the Liston Stakes at Caulfield today. On turf, though, different results often arrive. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
DOCTORS: Lawsuits help guarantee drug safety Aug 16, 2008
Diana Levine, a Vermont guitarist, lost her right arm below the elbow after she was injected with Phenergan, a medicine for nausea, and developed gangrene. She sued the manufacturer, Wyeth, arguing that the company had neglected its duty to warn consumers that such injections could have devastating consequences. (USA Today)
Hold off on jumping back into financials Aug 13, 2008
Meanwhile, the doctors at Swiss banking giant UBS have become so concerned about the spreading gangrene from the firm's rotten investment-banking arm that they're preparing for amputation. Company chairman Peter Kurer unveiled a plan to separate the investment bank from its healthier wealth management operations the first step toward a possible divestment of the troubled business after absorbing another $5-billion in writedowns during the second quarter. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
East Haddam Man Finds Second Home In Amazon Aug 4, 2008
In his art studio, Miller, who says he is a spiritual healer, keeps a medicinal bar of what he claims are jungle cures for everything from cancer to impotence, arthritis, leukemia, diabetes, tumors, gangrene, burns, bites, menstrual problems, immune system deficiencies, back problems and more. The question of what defines a shaman has always been fluid, according to Stephen Beyer, a former associate professor of art at the University of at Berkeley and the author of "Cult of Tara: Magic and... (FOX61, CT)
Montana Olympian Larry Questad: Breaking stride: Forty years later, Montana sprinter reflects on glory, turmoil of '68 Olympics Aug 3, 2008
Questad recently participated in a documentary produced by the family of Australian silver medalist Peter Norman the third man on the podium during Smith's and Carlos' protest who was equally shunned when he returned to his own country and eventually suffered a serious bout with gangrene and then heavy drinking before dying of a heart attack in 2006. This year Questad, 65, escorted Jordan, his 93-year-old former coach, to the Olympic trials in Eugene, Ore. (Missoulian, MT)
Fingers pulled from bag in court Aug 2, 2008
Although it is understood one of her children had lost part of her hand after suffering renal problems and developing gangrene, DNA test results are now awaited to determine who the body parts belonged to. Fakorede was convicted of one count of fraud totalling 925,933, while one of her daughters, 21-year-old Denise Shofolawe-Coker, was found guilty of laundering 70,000 of the stolen money. (BBC News -- UK)
Thousands to be immunised in North Caucasus Jul 28, 2008
Vaccines, still not readily available in Ingushetia and Chechnya will protect recipients against Gangrene, Tetanus, Diphtheria, Anthrax and other potentially life-threatening illnesses and tuberculosis diagnostics medication will also be made available through the World Vision Canada Gift Catalogue. Vaccines and other resources like medical refrigerators are desperately needed at the Centre for Vaccine Preservation of Ingushetia, located in Sleptsovkaya village just several kilometres from the... (AlertNet)
REGION: For many, fighting cancer is a full-time occupation Jul 27, 2008
After a course of radiation and chemotherapy, Staub said she developed an infection and then gangrene. The doctors decided to remove even more of her leg, this time above her knee. (North County Times)
Heading Circulatory Disease Off At The Pass Jul 24, 2008
ScienceDaily (July 23, 2008) Researchers have devised an ultrasound imaging technique that can spot early signs of peripheral arterial disease that current conventional tests miss and thereby prevent the serious complications that can result, including gangrene and death ... The disease poses particular dangers for diabetics because of the risk of infections and gangrene that can lead to amputations and death. (Science Daily)
Tragic story of an initiate Jul 20, 2008
And every year, scores more would-be initiates are admitted to hospital for treatment for problems arising from botched circumcisions, that in the worst cases lead to gangrene and the amputation of the entire penis. A good youth. (iAfrica.com)
Diabetes limb loss 'could be cut' Jul 17, 2008
Diabetes can cause gangrene and ulcers ... Circulatory complications can lead to leg ulcers and gangrene so severe that limb amputation is the only answer ... This can leave limbs, in particular the legs and feet, vulnerable to ulcers and gangrene. (BBC News)
Insight into mechanisms of diabetes-induced microvascular disease reveals new therapies Jul 17, 2008
Diabetes can have serious complications like gangrene and skin ulcers due to a restriction of blood supply to and healing capacity of the affected areas and this causes the dysfunction of cells lining the blood vessels. Legs and feet are often severely affected, and, after blood supply is obstructed or injury, the tissue seems to be unable to heal itself by growing new blood vessels making the situation much worse. (EurekAlert!)
Navy nurse pioneer leads renewal of Corps vows Jul 14, 2008
"I learned even more than I did in training with all the amputees, gas gangrene and so many other things you never saw in the emergency room on civilian duty.". She was assigned to the USS Comfort, a hospital ship, "to set up emergency departments" at a time when the ship was docked. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Diabetes forcing many amputations Jul 7, 2008
People with diabetes are far more likely to develop foot problems, including ulcers, which can get infected and can even lead to gangrene. More than one in 10 foot ulcers results in an amputation. (BBC News -- UK)
What Is Tetanus or Lockjaw Jul 6, 2008
Most of them are relatively benign, but there are a few which cause major health problems ranging from severe diarrhea to gas gangrene to one of the most fatal disorders known to humans, tetanus. What Causes Tetanus. (Suite101.com)
Goddard defeats adversity, wins championship Jul 5, 2008
Goddard says that he developed Gangrene disease during this time and after a long struggle a portion of his left leg was amputated leaving him a stub just below his knee. An All-State basketball player in high school Goddard always had athletic ability, and when he came home to his family in Kansas City after being discharged from the military, he had never heard of wheelchair bowling, only wheelchair basketball. (Camdenton Lake Sun Leader, MO)
Zara forces Dhaka factory closure Jun 24, 2008
One woman worker told BBC World Service's Global Business: "The overall factory condition is not good, especially there is verbal abuse and the physical abuse as well. If the guy wants to be our partner for the future he has to close this factory because it's like a gangrene Javier Chercoles, Head of Corporate Social Responsibility, Inditex "If we make any kind of small mistake they beat us and or they deduct our wages," she said. Another woman claimed they were not able to leave the firm as... (BBC News -- South Asia)
McCain's Potentially Fatal 'Exit, Stage Right' Jun 11, 2008
Location: NJ Reply # 246 Date: Jun 11, 2008 - 12:25 AM EST Dump '09-'12 on Mocha Marvin --Having your leg amputated because you've developed gangrene is better than dying in septic shock, but not developing gangrene in the first place is better still. McCain is gangrene. (Townhall.com)
The Tuesday Countdown Jun 11, 2008
AJC sports columnist Jeff Schultz covers the field. AJC Sports Columnists. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Guinea: Doctors Seek Bribes for Treatment Jun 4, 2008
"The guys at the top make sure equipment and medicines arrive in their name so they can sell some of it on. There is gangrene everywhere in the system. And ultimately it is the sick who pay," said Moussa. "There are lots of honest doctors, of course, but in most hospitals the dishonest outweigh the honest.". (allAfrica.com)
Internet sports betting or criminal domain? May 27, 2008
Late last year, International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Jacques Rogge compared the gambling issue to the gangrene caused by doping in sports. He proposed the creation of a world surveillance agency based on the model of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), which leads the fight against drugs in sport. (India Times)
Lessons that pass the sniff test May 27, 2008
Jo North, the owner and executive director, says: "It will bring odours such as that of a baby and of gangrene into the classroom to make the experience more real. We have an adult and a baby simulator, costing 93,000, which we are able to make bleed and sweat. Now when the baby is sick, the students will be able to smell the vomit."People coming in to assess our students tell us this new software is changing the lives of our learners. It is motivating and engaging them in an unprecedented way. (Guardian Unlimited -- UK)
Saudi maid verdict 'outrageous' May 23, 2008
Ms Miyati, 25, contracted gangrene after allegedly being tied up for a month and left without food in 2005 ... Human Rights Watch says Ms Miyati was treated in a Riyadh hospital in March 2005 for gangrene, malnourishment and other injuries. (BBC News -- Africa)
Texas singer seeks to understand a tragedy May 23, 2008
He suffered brain damage, kidney failure, gangrene and severe hearing loss, and went through years of surgery. Perhaps the most extraordinary part of Baker's story: He is making a name for himself as one of the most original new singer-songwriters in contemporary folk music. (Yahoo News)
China survivors warned of gangrene infections May 23, 2008
China survivors warned of gangrene ... Authorities have told local medical workers to test patients immediately for gas gangrene and, if they test positive, to isolate them to prevent infection from spreading, the China Daily said ... The condition consists of a gas infection to a body part suffering gangrene and can cause death within hours. (The Australian)
China quake: Another against-odds rescue May 22, 2008
Medics report 58 cases of gas gangrene ... Doctors have so far found 58 cases of gas gangrene, a bacterial infection that produces gas within infected flesh, according to the Xinhua news agency. (CNN -- International)
China Earthquake Recovery at Critical Point, Li Says (Update1) May 22, 2008
Li called on recovery workers to intensify efforts on hygiene and sanitation after cases of gangrene were found among the 274,683 people who were injured. Reconstruction Funds. (Bloomberg)
Spending cuts to fuel quake relief May 22, 2008
According to local health departments, doctors found 58 cases of gas gangrene, a bacterial infection that produces gas within gangrenous tissues, as of Sunday. But officials said the virus does not affect people without open wounds. (Xinhuanet, China)
China Orders Patrols of Dams Near Quake Zone as Rain Raises Landslide Risk May 21, 2008
China Orders Dam Patrols Near Quake Zone; Gangrene Cases Found ... Cases of gangrene have been found among the 247,645 people who were injured and officials are rushing to house the 12. (Bloomberg -- Asia)
