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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.
