Peanut butter recall: CDC confirms salmonella found

UPDATE 1/12/2009: Another peanut butter recall has been issued by King Nut Companies for large tubs of peanut butter distributed to hospitals, schools, nursing homes and other food service institutions, which may be contaminated with salmonella. One week after the nationwide peanut butter recall of Peter… Read More

Austin Kirk

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February 23, 2007 | No Comments

Cerebral palsy botox treatment

Botox is best known as a cosmetic injection people receive to reduce wrinkles and signs of aging.  However, for some children with cerebral palsy, botox is now being used to treat symptoms of the disability by relieving uncontrollable muscle tightness which prevents normal function. (more…) Read More

Carl Saiontz

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February 22, 2007 | 1 Comment

Trasylol heart surgery injection problems

Trasylol (also known as aprotinin) is a heart bypass surgery injection which is given to reduce blood loss during the procedure.  Last year the aprotinin injection was linked to an increased risk of kidney failure, heart attacks and strokes.  A recent study adds to the concerns… Read More

Harvey Kirk

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February 7, 2007 | No Comments

Advertisements minimize Plavix side effects

[alert type="general" accent_color="" background_color="" border_size="1px" icon="fa-asterisk" box_shadow="yes" animation_type="0" animation_direction="down" animation_speed="0.1" class="" id=""]UPDATE: Saiontz & Kirk, P.A. is no longer accepting new Plavix cases. This archived post is for informational purposes.[/alert] In recent television advertisements, Plavix side effects are minimized while viewers are led to believe that… Read More

Austin Kirk

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February 5, 2007 | 10 Comments