Tuesday, April 23 2013 11:32 AM EDT2013-04-23 15:32:04 GMT
A pharmacy that makes specialty medications is recalling nearly 100 compounded drugs after federal regulators found potential safety problems during an inspection.more>>
A pharmacy that makes specialty medications is recalling nearly 100 compounded drugs after federal regulators found potential safety problems during an inspection.more>>
Tuesday, April 16 2013 11:58 AM EDT2013-04-16 15:58:42 GMT
House Republicans said the Food and Drug Administration should have acted years earlier to close the Massachusetts pharmacy responsible for a deadly meningitis outbreak tied to contaminated medications.more>>
House Republicans said the Food and Drug Administration should have acted years earlier to close the Massachusetts pharmacy responsible for a deadly meningitis outbreak tied to contaminated medications.more>>
Friday, April 12 2013 10:19 AM EDT2013-04-12 14:19:31 GMT
The Food and Drug Administration says it has uncovered troubling sterility problems at 30 specialty pharmacies that were inspected following a recent outbreak of meningitis caused by contaminated drugs.more>>
The Food and Drug Administration says it has uncovered troubling sterility problems at 30 specialty pharmacies that were inspected following a recent outbreak of meningitis caused by contaminated drugs.more>>
Monday, March 25 2013 10:54 AM EDT2013-03-25 14:54:19 GMT
A Massachusetts pharmacy has issued a voluntary recall of some sterile compounding products following an inspection by state and federal officials.more>>
A Massachusetts pharmacy has issued a voluntary recall of some sterile compounding products following an inspection by state and federal officials.more>>
Friday, March 22 2013 1:36 PM EDT2013-03-22 17:36:33 GMT
The Tennessee attorney general is defending the state's tort law in a lawsuit filed by the husband of a Brentwood woman who died after getting fungal meningitis from tainted steroid injections.more>>
The Tennessee attorney general is defending the state's tort law in a lawsuit filed by the husband of a Brentwood woman who died after getting fungal meningitis from tainted steroid injections.more>>
Wednesday, February 20 2013 1:50 PM EST2013-02-20 18:50:36 GMT
Filings to date in the bankruptcy case of a pharmacy tied to a deadly meningitis outbreak show its owners have about $20 million in frozen bank and investment accounts.more>>
Filings to date in the bankruptcy case of a pharmacy tied to a deadly meningitis outbreak show its owners have about $20 million in frozen bank and investment accounts.more>>
Wednesday, February 13 2013 6:32 AM EST2013-02-13 11:32:49 GMT
A judicial panel has ruled that all suits filed against a pharmacy linked to a multi-state fungal meningitis outbreak will be heard in federal court in Massachusetts. more>>
A judicial panel has ruled that all suits filed against a pharmacy linked to a multi-state fungal meningitis outbreak will be heard in federal court in Massachusetts. more>>
Friday, February 8 2013 2:58 PM EST2013-02-08 19:58:15 GMT
As the number of meningitis patients rapidly grew each day, the department asked the hospitals to provide their investigators with remote, electronic access to patient records.more>>
As the number of meningitis patients rapidly grew each day, the department asked the hospitals to provide their investigators with remote, electronic access to patient records.more>>
Thursday, January 31 2013 3:10 PM EST2013-01-31 20:10:43 GMT
Members of the Tennessee Board of Pharmacy discussed several options to increase oversight of sterile compounding pharmacies in the wake of last year's deadly multistate outbreak of fungal meningitis. more>>
Members of the Tennessee Board of Pharmacy discussed several options to increase oversight of sterile compounding pharmacies in the wake of last year's deadly multistate outbreak of fungal meningitis. more>>
Wednesday, January 30 2013 3:59 PM EST2013-01-30 20:59:37 GMT
The state's health commissioner says steps are being taken to make sure mistakes made at a Massachusetts-based compounding pharmacy blamed for a fatal meningitis outbreak don't occur at similar pharmacies in Tennessee.more>>
The state's health commissioner says steps are being taken to make sure mistakes made at a Massachusetts-based compounding pharmacy blamed for a fatal meningitis outbreak don't occur at similar pharmacies in Tennessee.more>>
Monday, January 21 2013 7:00 PM EST2013-01-22 00:00:16 GMT
The headlines from the meningitis outbreak have largely disappeared, but for those infected the long, painful process of become healthy again is part of daily life. more>>
The headlines from the meningitis outbreak have largely disappeared, but for those infected the long, painful process of become healthy again is part of daily life.more>>
Tuesday, January 15 2013 8:49 AM EST2013-01-15 13:49:33 GMT
The number of people sickened in Tennessee related to an outbreak of fungal meningitis climbed to 145, an increase of five more patients compared to last week.more>>
The number of people sickened in Tennessee related to an outbreak of fungal meningitis climbed to 145, an increase of five more patients compared to last week.more>>
Tuesday, January 8 2013 9:40 AM EST2013-01-08 14:40:57 GMT
Another illness linked to fungus-tainted steroid shots has been reported in Tennessee, bringing the total number of cases of fungal meningitis and other complications here to 140.more>>
Another illness linked to fungus-tainted steroid shots has been reported in Tennessee, bringing the total number of cases of fungal meningitis and other complications here to 140.more>>
Friday, January 4 2013 8:36 AM EST2013-01-04 13:36:02 GMT
The Massachusetts compounding pharmacy linked to a nationwide meningitis outbreak that has been blamed for 39 deaths and hundreds of illnesses is blaming its cleaning contractor.more>>
The Massachusetts compounding pharmacy linked to a nationwide meningitis outbreak that has been blamed for 39 deaths and hundreds of illnesses is blaming its cleaning contractor.more>>
Monday, December 24 2012 10:14 AM EST2012-12-24 15:14:05 GMT
The ongoing story of the meningitis outbreak and its effect on Tennessee was voted the state's No. 1 news story of 2012 in voting by The Associated Press staff, AP member newspapers and broadcast subscribers.more>>
The ongoing story of the meningitis outbreak and its effect on Tennessee was voted the state's No. 1 news story of 2012 in voting by The Associated Press staff, AP member newspapers and broadcast subscribers.more>>
Monday, December 24 2012 7:16 AM EST2012-12-24 12:16:49 GMT
A pharmacy connected to a deadly nationwide meningitis outbreak filed for bankruptcy protection on Friday and said it was seeking to set up a fund to pay victims.more>>
A pharmacy connected to a deadly nationwide meningitis outbreak filed for bankruptcy protection on Friday and said it was seeking to set up a fund to pay victims.more>>
Wednesday, December 19 2012 5:08 PM EST2012-12-19 22:08:30 GMT
The head of the Food and Drug Administration renewed her push for new rules to help police pharmacies like the one that triggered a deadly meningitis outbreak.more>>
The head of the Food and Drug Administration renewed her push for new rules to help police pharmacies like the one that triggered a deadly meningitis outbreak.more>>
Thursday, December 13 2012 9:39 AM EST2012-12-13 14:39:04 GMT
At least 50 federal lawsuits in nine states have been filed against NECC, and more are being filed in state courts every day. More than 500 people have gotten sick after receiving injections prepared by the pharmacy.more>>
At least 50 federal lawsuits in nine states have been filed against NECC, and more are being filed in state courts every day. More than 500 people have gotten sick after receiving injections prepared by the pharmacy.more>>
Tuesday, December 4 2012 8:28 PM EST2012-12-05 01:28:58 GMT
A federal grand jury has now launched an investigation into the New England Compounding Center, the facility blamed for producing the tainted steroid shots that led to the deaths of 36 people.more>>
A federal grand jury has now launched an investigation into the New England Compounding Center, the facility blamed for producing the tainted steroid shots that led to the deaths of 36 people.more>>
Wednesday, November 21 2012 3:53 PM EST2012-11-21 20:53:35 GMT
Tennessee health officials will start contacting hundreds of people who received steroid injections for back pain from a pharmacy linked to a fungal meningitis outbreak to warn them about another infection.more>>
Tennessee health officials will start contacting hundreds of people who received steroid injections for back pain from a pharmacy linked to a fungal meningitis outbreak to warn them about another infection.more>>
Tuesday, November 20 2012 9:08 AM EST2012-11-20 14:08:23 GMT
A Senate committee investigating the deadly outbreak of meningitis wants to know how regulators in all 50 states oversee specialty pharmacies like the one that triggered the illness.more>>
A Senate committee investigating the deadly outbreak of meningitis wants to know how regulators in all 50 states oversee specialty pharmacies like the one that triggered the illness.more>>
Monday, November 19 2012 11:29 AM EST2012-11-19 16:29:15 GMT
A Massachusetts drug company with the same founders as a compounding pharmacy tied to a deadly meningitis outbreak has agreed with state regulators to remain closed through the year.more>>
A Massachusetts drug company with the same founders as a compounding pharmacy tied to a deadly meningitis outbreak has agreed with state regulators to remain closed through the year.more>>
Thursday, November 15 2012 2:25 PM EST2012-11-15 19:25:06 GMT
The top lobbyist representing compounding pharmacies said Congress does not need to draft new laws to oversee his industry, as lawmakers seek accountability for a deadly meningitis outbreak.more>>
The top lobbyist representing compounding pharmacies said Congress does not need to draft new laws to oversee his industry, as lawmakers seek accountability for a deadly meningitis outbreak.more>>
Wednesday, November 14 2012 6:03 PM EST2012-11-14 23:03:05 GMT
The Tennessee Board of Pharmacy met on Wednesday morning to discuss steps they would take to make sure another meningitis outbreak doesn't happen again. more>>
The Tennessee Board of Pharmacy met on Wednesday morning to discuss steps they would take to make sure another meningitis outbreak doesn't happen again.more>>
Wednesday, November 14 2012 11:46 AM EST2012-11-14 16:46:33 GMT
The widow of a longtime southern Kentucky judge who died after receiving tainted steroid injections this year testified before lawmakers on Wednesday morning.more>>
The widow of a longtime southern Kentucky judge who died after receiving tainted steroid injections this year testified before lawmakers on Wednesday morning.more>>
Wednesday, November 14 2012 11:40 AM EST2012-11-14 16:40:51 GMT
The owner and director of the specialty pharmacy tied to a deadly meningitis outbreak declined to testify Wednesday morning before a congressional committee investigating the matter.more>>
The owner and director of the specialty pharmacy tied to a deadly meningitis outbreak declined to testify Wednesday morning before a congressional committee investigating the matter.more>>
Wednesday, November 14 2012 6:53 AM EST2012-11-14 11:53:04 GMT
Nearly a decade ago, federal health inspectors wanted to shut down the pharmacy linked to a recent deadly meningitis outbreak until it cleaned up its operations.more>>
Nearly a decade ago, federal health inspectors wanted to shut down the pharmacy linked to a recent deadly meningitis outbreak until it cleaned up its operations.more>>
Tuesday, November 13 2012 8:52 AM EST2012-11-13 13:52:38 GMT
Federal health inspectors found numerous potential sources of contamination at a drug-making facility that has the same founders as the specialty pharmacy linked to a deadly meningitis outbreak.more>>
Federal health inspectors found numerous potential sources of contamination, including leaky ceilings and insects, at a drug-making facility that has the same founders as the specialty pharmacy linked to a deadly meningitis outbreak.more>>
Thursday, November 8 2012 2:52 PM EST2012-11-08 19:52:38 GMT
The number of patients sickened in Tennessee by an outbreak of fungal meningitis has risen to 80, but the number of deaths in the state remained at 13.more>>
The number of patients sickened in Tennessee by an outbreak of fungal meningitis has risen to 80, but the number of deaths in the state remained at 13.more>>
Monday, November 5 2012 2:34 PM EST2012-11-05 19:34:05 GMT
House lawmakers investigating a nationwide outbreak of deadly meningitis are asking the head of the Food and Drug Administration to testify at the first congressional hearing on the issue next week.more>>
House lawmakers investigating a nationwide outbreak of deadly meningitis are asking the head of the Food and Drug Administration to testify at the first congressional hearing on the issue next week.more>>
Friday, November 2 2012 2:27 PM EDT2012-11-02 18:27:36 GMT
The Tennessee Department of Health has announced a 12th death among patients sickened by tainted medicine linked to an outbreak of fungal meningitis.more>>
The Tennessee Department of Health has announced a 12th death among patients sickened by tainted medicine linked to an outbreak of fungal meningitis.more>>
Friday, November 2 2012 6:43 AM EDT2012-11-02 10:43:05 GMT
A full month after state health officials first announced a cluster of fungal meningitis cases among patients in Tennessee, Chief Medical Officer Dr. David Reagan said the end is finally in sight.more>>
A full month after state health officials first announced a cluster of fungal meningitis cases among patients in Tennessee, Chief Medical Officer Dr. David Reagan said the end is finally in sight.more>>
Thursday, November 1 2012 4:39 PM EDT2012-11-01 20:39:19 GMT
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that the number of fungal meningitis cases in Tennessee has increased by one to 75, including 11 deaths.more>>
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that the number of fungal meningitis cases in Tennessee has increased by one to 75, including 11 deaths.more>>
Tuesday, October 30 2012 2:53 PM EDT2012-10-30 18:53:27 GMT
The state Department of Health said another Tennessee patient who contracted fungal meningitis linked to epidural steroid shots has died, bringing the total number of deaths in the state to 11.more>>
The state Department of Health said another Tennessee patient who contracted fungal meningitis linked to epidural steroid shots has died, bringing the total number of deaths in the state to 11.more>>
Tuesday, October 30 2012 8:54 AM EDT2012-10-30 12:54:57 GMT
Fungal meningitis tied to contaminated steroid injections from the New England Compounding Center has now sickened 347 people in 19 states, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Monday.more>>
Fungal meningitis tied to contaminated steroid injections from the New England Compounding Center has now sickened 347 people in 19 states, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Monday.more>>
Monday, October 29 2012 12:45 PM EDT2012-10-29 16:45:21 GMT
Staffers at a pharmacy linked to the deadly meningitis outbreak documented dozens of cases of mold and bacteria growing in rooms that were supposed to be sterile, according to federal health inspectors.more>>
Staffers at a pharmacy linked to the deadly meningitis outbreak documented dozens of cases of mold and bacteria growing in rooms that were supposed to be sterile, according to federal health inspectors.more>>
Monday, October 29 2012 8:49 AM EDT2012-10-29 12:49:58 GMT
Massachusetts shut down another compounding pharmacy over sterility concerns after a surprise inspection prompted by the nationwide meningitis outbreak linked to a different company, state officials have said.more>>
Massachusetts shut down another compounding pharmacy over sterility concerns after a surprise inspection prompted by the nationwide meningitis outbreak linked to a different company, state officials have said.more>>
A Massachusetts pharmacy blatantly ignored safety precautions that could have prevented that deadly fungal meningitis outbreak, regulators said Tuesday.more>>
A Massachusetts pharmacy blatantly ignored safety precautions that could have prevented that deadly fungal meningitis outbreak, regulators said Tuesday.more>>
Friday, October 26 2012 8:05 PM EDT2012-10-27 00:05:00 GMT
Metro Police and U.S. Marshals have joined the fight to stop a deadly meningitis outbreak from taking more lives. The health department enlisted their help to locate at-risk patients. more>>
Metro Police and U.S. Marshals have joined the fight to stop a deadly meningitis outbreak from taking more lives. The health department enlisted their help to locate at-risk patients. more>>
Friday, October 26 2012 2:11 PM EDT2012-10-26 18:11:28 GMT
Federal health inspectors said they found bacteria and mold growing in rooms that were supposed to be kept sterile at the pharmacy linked to a deadly outbreak of meningitis.more>>
Federal health inspectors said they found bacteria and mold growing in rooms that were supposed to be kept sterile at the pharmacy linked to a deadly outbreak of meningitis.more>>
Thursday, October 25 2012 8:25 AM EDT2012-10-25 12:25:29 GMT
Massachusetts regulators in 2004 proposed a formal reprimand for a company now linked to deadly meningitis outbreak, but they never delivered it after the company protested the reprimand could be "fatal to the business."more>>
Massachusetts regulators in 2004 proposed a formal reprimand for a company now linked to deadly meningitis outbreak, but they never delivered it after the company protested the reprimand could be "fatal to the business."more>>
Thursday, October 25 2012 6:33 AM EDT2012-10-25 10:33:16 GMT
The commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Health said he's seeing what he considers some light at the end of the tunnel in the case of a fungal meningitis outbreak.more>>
The commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Health said he's seeing what he considers some light at the end of the tunnel in the case of a fungal meningitis outbreak.more>>
Wednesday, October 24 2012 2:41 PM EDT2012-10-24 18:41:08 GMT
The Tennessee Department of Health said the "light at the end of the tunnel" was in sight for those at greatest risk in the recent outbreak of a rare form of fungal meningitis.more>>
The Tennessee Department of Health said the "light at the end of the tunnel" was in sight for those at greatest risk in the recent outbreak of a rare form of fungal meningitis.more>>
Tuesday, October 23 2012 4:45 PM EDT2012-10-23 20:45:50 GMT
Health officials in Massachusetts said they found major safety violations inside the New England Compounding Center being blamed for the meningitis outbreak. more>>
Health officials in Massachusetts said they found major safety violations inside the New England Compounding Center being blamed for the meningitis outbreak. more>>
Tuesday, October 23 2012 3:51 PM EDT2012-10-23 19:51:52 GMT
The pharmacist who co-founded a Massachusetts specialty pharmacy linked to a meningitis outbreak has voluntarily surrendered his license in Tennessee. more>>
The pharmacist who co-founded a Massachusetts specialty pharmacy linked to a meningitis outbreak has voluntarily surrendered his license in Tennessee.more>>
Tuesday, October 23 2012 2:22 PM EDT2012-10-23 18:22:05 GMT
The state health department has recalled a list of 74 facilities that received suspect medication from the New England pharmacy tied to the deadly fungal meningitis outbreak.more>>
The state health department has recalled a list of 74 facilities that received suspect medication from the New England pharmacy tied to the deadly fungal meningitis outbreak.more>>
Tuesday, October 23 2012 8:11 AM EDT2012-10-23 12:11:19 GMT
New state documents detail problems found in 2006 by an outside firm hired to do an assessment at the company at the center of a deadly meningitis outbreak.more>>
New state documents detail problems found in 2006 by an outside firm hired to do an assessment at the company at the center of a deadly meningitis outbreak.more>>
Monday, October 22 2012 8:44 PM EDT2012-10-23 00:44:43 GMT
New documents show the New England Compounding Center fought hard to keep a lid on information about an earlier problem it had with contaminated drugs.more>>
New documents show the New England Compounding Center fought hard to keep a lid on information about an earlier problem it had with contaminated drugs.more>>
Monday, October 22 2012 8:17 AM EDT2012-10-22 12:17:32 GMT
Vilinda York lies in her Florida hospital bed, facing a dry-erase board that lists her name, her four doctors and a smiley face. Also on the board is this: "Anticipated date of discharge: NOT YET DETERMINED."more>>
Vilinda York lies in her Florida hospital bed, facing a dry-erase board that lists her name, her four doctors and a smiley face. Also on the board is this: "Anticipated date of discharge: NOT YET DETERMINED."more>>
Saturday, October 20 2012 9:27 PM EDT2012-10-21 01:27:05 GMT
The fungal meningitis outbreak has claimed another Tennessean. That brings the number of deaths in Tennessee to nine and the total number of meningitis cases in the state to 69.more>>
The fungal meningitis outbreak has claimed another Tennessean. That brings the number of deaths in Tennessee to nine and the total number of meningitis cases in the state to 69.more>>
Friday, October 19 2012 2:59 PM EDT2012-10-19 18:59:37 GMT
Tennessee's chief medical officer said the rate of new infections from fungal meningitis appears to be declining in the state where it was first discovered.more>>
Tennessee's chief medical officer said the rate of new infections from fungal meningitis appears to be declining in the state where it was first discovered.more>>
Friday, October 19 2012 9:22 AM EDT2012-10-19 13:22:23 GMT
The fungus found in tainted steroid shots matches the one behind the national meningitis outbreak that has killed 20 people, federal health officials said Thursday.more>>
The fungus found in tainted steroid shots matches the one behind the national meningitis outbreak that has killed 20 people, federal health officials said Thursday.more>>
Thursday, October 18 2012 6:36 PM EDT2012-10-18 22:36:53 GMT
As the meningitis outbreak grows, many of the victims now have attorneys and are filing law suits. But if the compounding pharmacy at the center of it all goes bankrupt, who will pay? more>>
As the meningitis outbreak grows, many of the victims now have attorneys and are filing law suits. But if the compounding pharmacy at the center of it all goes bankrupt, who will pay? more>>
Thursday, October 18 2012 5:57 PM EDT2012-10-18 21:57:27 GMT
Two new cases of fungal meningitis have been reported in Tennessee in an outbreak linked to tainted steroid injections that has killed 20 nationwide.more>>
Two new cases of fungal meningitis have been reported in Tennessee in an outbreak linked to tainted steroid injections that has killed 20 nationwide.more>>
Thursday, October 18 2012 9:50 AM EDT2012-10-18 13:50:09 GMT
Four more people have died in the national meningitis outbreak, bringing the death toll to 19, health officials said Wednesday. The deaths are among the 247 people in 15 states sickened in the outbreak.more>>
Four more people have died in the national meningitis outbreak, bringing the death toll to 19, health officials said Wednesday. The deaths are among the 247 people in 15 states sickened in the outbreak.more>>
Thursday, October 18 2012 6:59 AM EDT2012-10-18 10:59:52 GMT
The family of a Kentucky man believed to be one of the first victims of rare form of fungal meningitis is sharing their story, as the outbreak continues to grow.more>>
The family of a Kentucky man believed to be one of the first victims of rare form of fungal meningitis is sharing their story, as the outbreak continues to grow.more>>
Wednesday, October 17 2012 6:49 PM EDT2012-10-17 22:49:51 GMT
The microbiology lab at Vanderbilt Hospital is the kind of place that would make any high school biology drop-out cringe, filled with vials, test tubes and enough petri dishes to fill a small warehouse. more>>
The microbiology lab at Vanderbilt Hospital is the kind of place that would make any high school biology drop-out cringe, filled with vials, test tubes and enough petri dishes to fill a small warehouse.more>>
Wednesday, October 17 2012 8:49 AM EDT2012-10-17 12:49:09 GMT
Two members of Congress have asked the U.S. Department of Justice to investigate whether a specialty pharmacy linked to a nationwide meningitis outbreak violated any federal laws or regulations.more>>
Two members of Congress have asked the U.S. Department of Justice to investigate whether a specialty pharmacy linked to a nationwide meningitis outbreak violated any federal laws or regulations.more>>
Wednesday, October 17 2012 6:59 AM EDT2012-10-17 10:59:56 GMT
The ongoing investigation into the New England Compounding Center's role in the meningitis outbreak has raised concerns about the safety of drugs mixed at other compounding facilities.more>>
The ongoing investigation into the New England Compounding Center's role in the meningitis outbreak has raised concerns about the safety of drugs mixed at other compounding facilities.more>>
Tuesday, October 16 2012 7:34 PM EDT2012-10-16 23:34:01 GMT
Federal agents raided the New England Compounding Pharmacy Tuesday in search of evidence regarding the tainted drugs at the center of the nationwide fungal meningitis outbreak. more>>
Federal agents raided the New England Compounding Pharmacy Tuesday in search of evidence regarding the tainted drugs at the center of the nationwide fungal meningitis outbreak.more>>
Tuesday, October 16 2012 5:54 PM EDT2012-10-16 21:54:13 GMT
State health officials say fewer than 75 facilities in Tennessee received drugs from the Massachusetts pharmacy linked to a deadly outbreak of fungal meningitis.more>>
State health officials say fewer than 75 facilities in Tennessee received drugs from the Massachusetts pharmacy linked to a deadly outbreak of fungal meningitis.more>>
Tuesday, October 16 2012 5:10 PM EDT2012-10-16 21:10:22 GMT
U.S. legislators want the U.S. Department of Justice to investigate whether the company linked to a nationwide meningitis outbreak violated federal laws or regulations.more>>
U.S. legislators want the U.S. Department of Justice to investigate whether the company linked to a nationwide meningitis outbreak violated federal laws or regulations.more>>
Tuesday, October 16 2012 5:05 PM EDT2012-10-16 21:05:39 GMT
Experts say there are many ways funguses could have gotten inside the Massachusetts pharmacy at the center of the nation's deadly outbreak of fungal meningitis.more>>
Experts say there are many ways funguses could have gotten inside the Massachusetts pharmacy at the center of the nation's deadly outbreak of fungal meningitis.more>>
Tuesday, October 16 2012 2:57 PM EDT2012-10-16 18:57:02 GMT
The total number of cases in a meningitis outbreak linked to tainted steroid injections continues to increase, a day after the Food and Drug Administration said two more drugs are now being investigated.more>>
The total number of cases in a meningitis outbreak linked to tainted steroid injections continues to increase, a day after the Food and Drug Administration said two more drugs are now being investigated.more>>
Tuesday, October 16 2012 2:52 PM EDT2012-10-16 18:52:19 GMT
Two more drugs from a specialty pharmacy linked to a meningitis outbreak are now being investigated, U.S. health officials said, as they urged doctors to contact patients who got any kind of injection from the company.more>>
Two more drugs from a specialty pharmacy linked to a meningitis outbreak are now being investigated, U.S. health officials said, as they urged doctors to contact patients who got any kind of injection from the company.more>>
Monday, October 15 2012 9:57 PM EDT2012-10-16 01:57:54 GMT
A Hendersonville woman sickened by fungal meningitis after receiving a steroid injection for back pain is suing the pharmacy that supplied the drug.more>>
A Hendersonville woman sickened by fungal meningitis after receiving a steroid injection for back pain is suing the pharmacy that supplied the drug.more>>
Monday, October 15 2012 2:54 PM EDT2012-10-15 18:54:11 GMT
The Tennessee Board of Pharmacy has effectively revoked the license of the pharmacy that distributed injectable steroids suspected of causing a deadly outbreak of fungal meningitis.more>>
The Tennessee Board of Pharmacy has effectively revoked the license of the pharmacy that distributed injectable steroids suspected of causing a deadly outbreak of fungal meningitis.more>>
Monday, October 15 2012 9:06 AM EDT2012-10-15 13:06:26 GMT
The pharmacy linked to the nation's deadly outbreak of meningitis is owned by two brothers-in-law: One's a pharmacist, the other a businessman who made his mark recycling old computers, fishing rope and mattresses.more>>
The pharmacy linked to the nation's deadly outbreak of meningitis is owned by two brothers-in-law: One's a pharmacist, the other a risk-taking businessman who made his mark recycling old computers, fishing rope and mattresses.more>>
Monday, October 15 2012 9:04 AM EDT2012-10-15 13:04:38 GMT
Scattered across the carefully landscaped main campus of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are the staff on the front lines fighting a rare outbreak of fungal meningitis.more>>
Scattered across the carefully landscaped main campus of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are the staff on the front lines fighting a rare outbreak of fungal meningitis.more>>
Friday, October 12 2012 7:23 PM EDT2012-10-12 23:23:58 GMT
As the number of meningitis cases continues to grow nationwide, there is concern of people flooding hospitals wanting unnecessary spinal taps to test for meningitis.more>>
As the number of meningitis cases continues to grow nationwide, there is concern of people flooding hospitals wanting unnecessary spinal taps to test for meningitis.more>>
Friday, October 12 2012 6:28 PM EDT2012-10-12 22:28:56 GMT
Health officials have said that not everyone who received the fungal meningitis tainted steroid injection will be treated, due to the serious health risks of the treatment.more>>
Health officials have said that not everyone who received the fungal meningitis tainted steroid injection will be treated, due to the serious health risks of the treatment.more>>
Friday, October 12 2012 3:04 PM EDT2012-10-12 19:04:48 GMT
The deadly meningitis outbreak linked to contaminated pain injections has prompted calls for tighter federal regulation of compounding pharmacies.more>>
The deadly meningitis outbreak linked to contaminated pain injections has prompted calls for tighter federal regulation of compounding pharmacies, which have periodically been blamed for crippling and sometimes fatal injuries.more>>
Friday, October 12 2012 3:02 PM EDT2012-10-12 19:02:48 GMT
No new deaths from a fungal meningitis outbreak linked to epidural steroid shots were reported Friday, according to the Centers for Disease Control.more>>
No new deaths from a fungal meningitis outbreak linked to epidural steroid shots were reported Friday, according to the Centers for Disease Control.more>>
Friday, October 12 2012 11:43 AM EDT2012-10-12 15:43:46 GMT
A Minnesota woman who may have received tainted steroid injections blamed for the nationwide outbreak of fungal meningitis sued the drug seller on Thursday, though she hasn't been diagnosed with the rare illness.more>>
A Minnesota woman who may have received tainted steroid injections blamed for the nationwide outbreak of fungal meningitis sued the drug seller on Thursday, though she hasn't been diagnosed with the rare illness.more>>
Friday, October 12 2012 8:55 AM EDT2012-10-12 12:55:48 GMT
A Michigan Department of Community Health spokeswoman said a southern Michigan resident has died from fungal meningitis after being injected with a tainted back pain medication at an Indiana clinic.more>>
A Michigan Department of Community Health spokeswoman said a southern Michigan resident has died from fungal meningitis after being injected with a tainted back pain medication at an Indiana clinic.more>>
Thursday, October 11 2012 2:28 PM EDT2012-10-11 18:28:51 GMT
Two new deaths have been reported in a meningitis outbreak linked to tainted steroid injections, bringing the total number of deaths to 14 nationwide.more>>
Two new deaths have been reported in a meningitis outbreak linked to tainted steroid injections, bringing the total number of deaths to 14 nationwide.more>>
Thursday, October 11 2012 8:48 AM EDT2012-10-11 12:48:06 GMT
Long before the current rash of fungal meningitis, the compounding pharmacy suspected in the outbreak settled a lawsuit alleging it produced a tainted shot that caused a man's death in 2004.more>>
Long before the current rash of fungal meningitis, the compounding pharmacy suspected in the outbreak settled a lawsuit alleging it produced a tainted shot that caused a man's death in 2004.more>>
Thursday, October 11 2012 8:14 AM EDT2012-10-11 12:14:18 GMT
The specialty pharmacy linked to a deadly meningitis outbreak may have misled regulators and done work beyond the scope of its state license, Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick said Wednesday.more>>
The specialty pharmacy linked to a deadly meningitis outbreak may have misled regulators and done work beyond the scope of its state license, Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick said Wednesday.more>>
Wednesday, October 10 2012 2:49 PM EDT2012-10-10 18:49:08 GMT
On Wednesday, the Centers for Disease Control reported one new death in Florida in an outbreak of fungal meningitis linked to steroid shots for back pain, bringing the total number of deaths nationwide to 12.more>>
On Wednesday, the Centers for Disease Control reported one new death in Florida in an outbreak of fungal meningitis linked to steroid shots for back pain, bringing the total number of deaths nationwide to 12.more>>
Wednesday, October 10 2012 8:49 AM EDT2012-10-10 12:49:10 GMT
Two Democratic lawmakers on Tuesday called for stricter federal oversight of compounding pharmacies in the wake a deadly meningitis outbreak linked to contaminated injections made by a Massachusetts specialty pharmacy.more>>
Two Democratic lawmakers on Tuesday called for stricter federal oversight of compounding pharmacies in the wake a deadly meningitis outbreak linked to contaminated injections made by a Massachusetts specialty pharmacy.more>>
Tuesday, October 9 2012 10:08 PM EDT2012-10-10 02:08:54 GMT
Two additional deaths from a rare fungal meningitis linked to steroid injections have been reported in Tennessee, bringing the total number of deaths in the state to six, and nationwide to 11.more>>
Two additional deaths from a rare fungal meningitis linked to steroid injections have been reported in Tennessee, bringing the total number of deaths in the state to six, and nationwide to 11.more>>
Tuesday, October 9 2012 8:36 AM EDT2012-10-09 12:36:56 GMT
As many as 13,000 people received steroid shots suspected in a national meningitis outbreak, health officials said Monday. But it's not clear how many are in danger.more>>
As many as 13,000 people received steroid shots suspected in a national meningitis outbreak, health officials said Monday. But it's not clear how many are in danger.more>>
Tuesday, October 9 2012 8:07 AM EDT2012-10-09 12:07:07 GMT
Days after taking his wife off life support, George Cary got a phone call that confirmed his suspicions: Her meningitis-related death was linked to tainted steroid injections at a Michigan clinic.more>>
Days after taking his wife off life support, George Cary got a phone call that confirmed his suspicions: Her meningitis-related death was linked to tainted steroid injections at a Michigan clinic that had regularly treated her back pain.more>>
Tuesday, October 9 2012 7:40 AM EDT2012-10-09 11:40:14 GMT
Health officials said one Kentucky resident has died from fungal meningitis after receiving medical care in Tennessee. The state Public Health Department said it can't provide any details about the death.more>>
Health officials said one Kentucky resident has died from fungal meningitis after receiving medical care in Tennessee. The state Public Health Department said it can't provide any details about the death.more>>
Tuesday, October 9 2012 7:34 AM EDT2012-10-09 11:34:33 GMT
Circuit Judge Eddie Lovelace's death remains shrouded in mystery for his family members, who wonder whether the cause was a steroid now linked to a rare form of meningitis.more>>
Circuit Judge Eddie Lovelace's death remains shrouded in mystery for his family members, who wonder whether the cause was a steroid now linked to a rare form of meningitis.more>>
Tuesday, October 9 2012 6:40 AM EDT2012-10-09 10:40:41 GMT
An 80-year-old woman has been identified as the fourth victim in Tennessee in a deadly meningitis outbreak, bringing the number of deaths nationwide to eight. more>>
An 80-year-old woman has been identified as a fourth victim in Tennessee in a deadly meningitis outbreak, bringing the number of deaths nationwide to eight. more>>
Monday, October 8 2012 7:57 AM EDT2012-10-08 11:57:39 GMT
Health officials said they have now confirmed more than 90 cases of a rare fungal meningitis that has been linked to a steroid commonly used to ease back pain.more>>
Health officials said they have now confirmed more than 90 cases of a rare fungal meningitis that has been linked to a steroid commonly used to ease back pain.more>>
Monday, October 8 2012 12:16 AM EDT2012-10-08 04:16:01 GMT
Hundreds turned out on Sunday for the funeral of a woman believed to be the third person in Tennessee to fall victim to a rare form of fungal meningitis.more>>
Hundreds turned out on Sunday for the funeral of a woman believed to be the third person in Tennessee to fall victim to a rare form of fungal meningitis.more>>
Saturday, October 6 2012 7:37 PM EDT2012-10-06 23:37:03 GMT
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the nationwide number of cases has increased to 64 in nine states, and seven people have died.more>>
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the nationwide number of cases has increased to 64 in nine states, and seven people have died.more>>
There are new questions about whether the Massachusetts pharmacy at the center of the deadly meningitis outbreak may have broken the law when it mixed up massive quantities of those steroid drugs.more>>
There are new questions about whether the Massachusetts pharmacy at the center of the deadly meningitis outbreak may have broken the law when it mixed up massive quantities of those steroid drugs.more>>
Friday, October 5 2012 6:45 PM EDT2012-10-05 22:45:28 GMT
The family of a longtime circuit court judge who served the people of Tompkinsville, Kentucky for over three decades believes he was the meningitis outbreak's first victim. more>>
The family of a longtime circuit court judge who served the people of Tompkinsville, Kentucky for over three decades believes he was the meningitis outbreak's first victim. more>>
Friday, October 5 2012 5:27 PM EDT2012-10-05 21:27:37 GMT
Patients complaining of severe headaches and fevers confounded doctors early into a rare outbreak of fungal meningitis that has been linked to a custom-made steroid shot.
Patients complaining of severe headaches and fevers confounded doctors early into a rare outbreak of fungal meningitis that has been linked to a custom-made steroid shot.
Friday, October 5 2012 3:21 PM EDT2012-10-05 19:21:20 GMT
Four new cases of a rare but deadly form of fungal meningitis have been reported in Tennessee in the past 24 hours, according to health officials. No new deaths were reported.more>>
Four new cases of a rare but deadly form of fungal meningitis have been reported in Tennessee in the past 24 hours, according to health officials. No new deaths were reported.more>>
The massive number of doses involved in a nationwide meningitis scare is raising serious concerns about the pharmacy that produced the tainted drugs.more>>
The massive number of doses involved in a nationwide meningitis scare is raising serious concerns about the pharmacy that produced the tainted drugs.more>>
Thursday, October 4 2012 3:30 PM EDT2012-10-04 19:30:41 GMT
Custom-mixed medicines like the steroid shots suspected in a deadly meningitis outbreak have long been a source of concern, and their use is far wider than many people realize.more>>
Custom-mixed medicines like the steroid shots suspected in a deadly meningitis outbreak have long been a source of concern, and their use is far wider than many people realize.more>>
Thursday, October 4 2012 7:21 AM EDT2012-10-04 11:21:57 GMT
On Wednesday, the Tennessee Department of Health said five new cases of fungal meningitis have been reported in the last 24 hours, bringing the total number of cases to 18.more>>
On Wednesday, the Tennessee Department of Health said five new cases of fungal meningitis have been reported in the last 24 hours, bringing the total number of cases to 18.more>>
The tainted drugs that appear to be the culprit in Middle Tennessee's deadly meningitis outbreak were mixed up at a facility just west of Boston. And the outbreak may have spread to five states. more>>
The tainted steroid drugs that appear to be the culprit in Middle Tennessee's deadly meningitis outbreak were mixed up at a facility just west of Boston. And the outbreak may have spread to five states.more>>
NewsChannel 5 has learned that investigators are working on a theory that the fungal meningitis outbreak may have been caused by contaminated drug from an out-of-state compounding pharmacy. more>>
NewsChannel 5 has learned that investigators are working on a theory that the fungal meningitis outbreak may have been caused by contaminated drug from an out-of-state compounding pharmacy.more>>
Tuesday, October 2 2012 10:24 PM EDT2012-10-03 02:24:39 GMT
The Tennessee Department of Health said they continue to investigate what they now call an "outbreak" of meningitis cases, following two new reports in the last 24 hours.more>>
The Tennessee Department of Health said they continue to investigate what they now call an "outbreak" of meningitis cases, following two new reports in the last 24 hours.more>>
Tuesday, October 2 2012 3:07 PM EDT2012-10-02 19:07:39 GMT
An outpatient facility in Nashville has voluntarily shut down for the immediate future after a "cluster" of cases of meningitis involving two deaths.more>>
An outpatient facility in Nashville has voluntarily shut down for the immediate future after a "cluster" of cases of meningitis involving two deaths.more>>
Saturday, May 18 2013 8:09 PM EDT2013-05-19 00:09:03 GMT
First Lady Michelle Obama was in Nashville on Saturday to address the graduating class from Martin Luther King Junior High School. The commencement was held at TSU's Gentry Center.more>>
First Lady Michelle Obama was in Nashville on Saturday to address the graduating class from Martin Luther King Junior High School. The commencement was held at TSU's Gentry Center.more>>
