Lead poisoning

Animal Groups React with Anger, Disgust to Millionaire Club’s Cruel Live Pigeon Shoot

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Monday, February 26, 2024

Showing Animals Respect and Kindness (SHARK) and Animal Wellness Action believe this conduct violates Florida’s anti-cruelty laws, and should subject those involved to felony offenses.

Key Points: 
  • Showing Animals Respect and Kindness (SHARK) and Animal Wellness Action believe this conduct violates Florida’s anti-cruelty laws, and should subject those involved to felony offenses.
  • In the video , live pigeons are launched into the air from spring-loaded boxes and shot after fluttering out of the contraption.
  • To choose instead to slaughter live animals is just pathological,” said Steve Hindi, president of SHARK, who famously campaigned to help stop a notorious live pigeon shoot in Hegins, Penn.
  • SHARK and Animal Wellness Action have created a petition calling out Mr. Link and asking him to discontinue any future pigeon-shooting events.

Cinesteam® Is Using Cinnamon to Improve Malodorous Smells

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Malodorous wounds are severe chronic wounds that generate strong, unpleasant odors on a consistent basis. It's easy for those who have not personally experienced or cared for someone with a malodorous wound to under prioritize the issue. They often categorize the condition as little more than an unfortunate side effect that can create unpleasant experiences. But that couldn't be further from the truth.

Key Points: 
  • It's easy for those who have not personally experienced or cared for someone with a malodorous wound to under prioritize the issue.
  • "Side effects like malodorous smells can compromise an individual's entire quality of life," explains Clémence Desjardin, Director of Operations and Business Development at Cemag Care.
  • In the end, cinnamon proved a uniquely effective way to adsorb smells and replace them with good-smelling alternatives.
  • It is a natural-based dressing designed to restore control of the healing process by enabling patients and caregivers to reduce bad smells from malodorous wounds and improve quality of life.

Unpleasant Post Surgery Smells Are Common; Cinesteam® Can Help

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Wednesday, January 3, 2024

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Jan. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- There are many factors to consider during post-surgery recovery. One of those is unexpected or unpleasant smells coming from a healing wound. Often referred to as malodorous wounds, this kind of smell is common and can come from a variety of causes, such as necrotic tissue, an infection, or even a chemical reaction between a primary dressing and wound exudate.

Key Points: 
  • FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Jan. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- There are many factors to consider during post-surgery recovery.
  • One of those is unexpected or unpleasant smells coming from a healing wound.
  • In the end, the group found that cinnamon was by far the most effective and safe option for adsorbing unpleasant smells.
  • It is an ideal solution for those looking to improve their quality of life as they deal with malodorous wound smells in addition to the other challenges of surgery recovery.

Ron Simon & Associates Files Second Applesauce Lead Poisoning Lawsuit: FDA Suspects Lead Intentionally Added to Cinnamon Ingredient

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Tuesday, January 2, 2024

HOUSTON, Jan. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The national food safety law firm of Ron Simon & Associates has filed another lawsuit in the national outbreak of lead poisoning caused by WanaBana applesauce pouches containing cinnamon.

Key Points: 
  • HOUSTON, Jan. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The national food safety law firm of Ron Simon & Associates has filed another lawsuit in the national outbreak of lead poisoning caused by WanaBana applesauce pouches containing cinnamon.
  • "It is highly unusual for the FDA to indicate that the poisoning was intentional" says attorney Ron Simon.
  • Mr. Simon and his law firm have established a Lead Poisoning Claim Center to assist victims in the outbreak.
  • The Lead Poisoning Claim Center can be reached toll-free at 1-888-335-4901, or at either https://www.ronsimonassociates.com/ or https://leadfoodpoisoning.com/ .

The BioInnovation Institute welcomes eight new companies to its Venture Lab program

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Thursday, August 31, 2023

COPENHAGEN, Denmark, Aug. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BioInnovation Institute (BII), an international non-profit foundation incubating and accelerating world-class life science research, today announces that eight new companies have entered its Venture Lab acceleration program for early-stage companies.

Key Points: 
  • COPENHAGEN, Denmark, Aug. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BioInnovation Institute (BII), an international non-profit foundation incubating and accelerating world-class life science research, today announces that eight new companies have entered its Venture Lab acceleration program for early-stage companies.
  • In becoming a part of the Venture Lab program, the early-stage companies also get an exclusive opportunity to apply for EUR 1.3M in follow-up funding through BII's Venture House program.
  • Bobby Soni, Chief Business Officer at BioInnovation Institute, said: "These eight early-stage companies are a fantastic addition to BII's Venture Lab.
  • The new companies BII has accepted into the Venture Lab acceleration program are:
    Loma Therapeutics is developing targeted immunotherapy for efficient and safe treatment of patients with HPV infection, dysplasia, and cancer.

The BioInnovation Institute welcomes eight new companies to its Venture Lab program

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Thursday, August 31, 2023

COPENHAGEN, Denmark, Aug. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BioInnovation Institute (BII), an international non-profit foundation incubating and accelerating world-class life science research, today announces that eight new companies have entered its Venture Lab acceleration program for early-stage companies.

Key Points: 
  • COPENHAGEN, Denmark, Aug. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BioInnovation Institute (BII), an international non-profit foundation incubating and accelerating world-class life science research, today announces that eight new companies have entered its Venture Lab acceleration program for early-stage companies.
  • In becoming a part of the Venture Lab program, the early-stage companies also get an exclusive opportunity to apply for EUR 1.3M in follow-up funding through BII's Venture House program.
  • Bobby Soni, Chief Business Officer at BioInnovation Institute, said: "These eight early-stage companies are a fantastic addition to BII's Venture Lab.
  • The new companies BII has accepted into the Venture Lab acceleration program are:
    Loma Therapeutics is developing targeted immunotherapy for efficient and safe treatment of patients with HPV infection, dysplasia, and cancer.

Rising Pharmaceuticals Launches Edetate Calcium Disodium Injection, an Important Antidote Treatment to Address Lead Poisoning.

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Thursday, August 10, 2023

Rising Pharmaceuticals, an affiliate of Rising Pharma Holdings Inc., announced the approval, launch and immediate commercial availability of Edetate calcium disodium injection.

Key Points: 
  • Rising Pharmaceuticals, an affiliate of Rising Pharma Holdings Inc., announced the approval, launch and immediate commercial availability of Edetate calcium disodium injection.
  • This launch will address a critical commercial shortage of this important therapy in the United States.
  • Rising’s Edetate calcium disodium injection is indicated for the reduction of blood levels and depot stores of lead in lead poisoning (acute and chronic) and lead encephalopathy, in both pediatric populations and adults.
  • “The approval and launch of Rising’s Edetate calcium disodium injection opens access to a critical treatment option for patients exposed to lead poisoning, and further demonstrates Rising’s commitment to addressing product supply shortages for the patients who need them,” said Ira Baeringer, Chief Operating Officer, Rising Pharmaceuticals.

Bald Eagles, Other Raptors Set to Soar for 4th of July

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Friday, June 30, 2023

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230630354960/en/
    Teton Raptor Center recently treated this bald eagle injured during an interaction with another bird in Wyoming.
  • Bald eagles that rehabilitate in TRC’s unique flight barn have seen their recovery time drop from an average of 63 days to just 36 – a 42% reduction.
  • Injured, ill and orphaned wild birds come from across Wyoming and Idaho, often traveling hundreds of miles to receive treatment.
  • Since 2008, TRC has admitted more than 1,500 birds into rehab, including 88 bald eagle patients.

"Blame the Victim" Tactic of Lead Paint Industry Now Used by Defenders of Fluoridation

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Sunday, May 7, 2023

Historian Gerald Markowitz described a 1957 meeting of the Lead Industries Association (LIA) where its director:

Key Points: 
  • Historian Gerald Markowitz described a 1957 meeting of the Lead Industries Association (LIA) where its director:
    "…defined lead poisoning as a problem of slums.
  • And so he was in that meeting really blaming the victims … blaming the parents of children for not preventing lead poisoning."
  • He argued that blood lead was higher in low IQ children not because the lead had caused the reduction in IQ, but because low IQ children ate more lead paint chips.
  • The "blame the victim" tactic, now with fluoride, has the same goal as when the lead industry used it: to delay action for years by manufacturing doubt.

Del Maguey Issues Voluntary Recall of Promotional Ceramicware Cups called 'Copitas' -- Used for Drinking Mezcal -- because of Possible Health Risk

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Monday, May 1, 2023

NEW YORK, May 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Del Maguey Co., New York, NY is conducting a voluntary recall of certain ceramicware cups called copitas – small artisan cups traditionally used for drinking mezcal – because they may exceed FDA guidance levels for leachable lead.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, May 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Del Maguey Co., New York, NY is conducting a voluntary recall of certain ceramicware cups called copitas – small artisan cups traditionally used for drinking mezcal – because they may exceed FDA guidance levels for leachable lead.
  • In general, the small exposure to lead within the U.S. population does not pose a significant public health concern.
  • While lead can affect nearly every bodily system, its effects depend upon the amount and duration of lead exposure and age.
  • No other Del Maguey products are covered by this recall.