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Baxter Dialysis Filter: A filter
for dialysis machines produced by Baxter International, Inc. The
manufacturer has recalled certain filters that were found to be
defective.
Baycol: Originally prescribed to
lower cholesterol, Baycol has been voluntarily recalled by Bayer
Pharmaceuticals because it was linked to Rhabdomyolysis, which can be
fatal.
Benzene: A chemical that is
frequently used in manufacturing and present in industrial fumes.
Benzene exposure can cause cancer and other health complications.
Birth injury: A physical injury
suffered by a baby during delivery. Birth injuries may be related to
pre-existing maternal or fetal health problems, or related to negligence
by a health care professional such as a doctor or another member of the
professional medical staff. These injuries may cause permanent
disabilities or even death.
Brain Damage: During pregnancy or
birth, brain damage to a child may cause cerebral palsy. The following
problems may result in brain damage: Rh incompatibility, a lack of
oxygen to the baby, a mother's urinary tract infection, bleeding within
the infant's brain, or poisoning due to the mother's use of alcohol and
drugs.
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