What happened: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued an update to a warning they issued in August 2012 regarding the administration of codeine to children. In the original warning, the FDA announced that in codeine use in certain children after a tonsillectomy and/or adenoidectomy for obstructive sleep apnea syndrome may lead to…
What Happened: North Carolina authorities say that two people have been injured in Charlotte after a serious and life-threatening accident took place on Brookshire Boulevard. The accident involved three vehicles and happened in the 3100 block of West Brookshire Freeway. Two people were seriously injured in the wreck and emergency responders say one is suffering…
What Happened Two pedestrians suffered serious injuries when they struck by a vehicle in Huntersville, North Carolina (NC). The accident took place on February 25, 2013 in the 14600 block of Statesville Road near Gilead Road. The two pedestrians were trying to cross the road when they were struck by a Ford Mustang. Paramedics arrived…
What Happened: A Honda Civic was driving on Interstate 40 near Durham, North Carolina, when it swerved into a Nissan Maxima in the next lane. Both vehicles flew off the eastbound roadway and flipped, totaling both cars. The driver of the Maxima, Brian Edward Kiley, from Goodlessville, Tennessee, died in the crash. The driver of…
What Happened: According to the New York Times, the manufacturers of a new drug designed to treat anemia in patients going through dialysis have recalled all of their products after reports of fatal allergic reactions. Affymax and Takeda Pharmaceuticals jointly market the drug, Omontys, in the United States. The two announced the major recall over…