Top 10 Biggest Medical Stories of 2008
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
In 2008, the historic election of President Barack Obama and the worsening of the nation's housing, credit, and financial markets that led to the meltdown of the United States economy dominated news headlines. However, major developments and scandals in the nation's medical and pharmaceutical industries also made big news during the year. Below are the Top 10 Biggest Medical Stories of 2008. 1) Heparin Overdose and Contamination Scandals Heparin, a popular blood-thinner made by Baxter International, was the focus of two high-profile scandals. First, it was revealed that the Chinese manufacturing of the drug had substituted a counterfeit active ingredient…Continue » Posted in