Judge: FIFRA Does Not Preempt Permethrin Exposure Case; Evidence 'Sufficient'
PHILADELPHIA - A federal judge in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania on June 24 denied defense motions to dismiss a lawsuit filed by a couple that claims that its exposure to permethrin in an insecticide caused them personal injuries on grounds that the couple provided evidence that was sufficient to state a claim for damages (Steven Gucciardi, et al. v. Bonide Products Inc., et al., No. 12-932, E.D. Pa.; 2014 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 85509). (Source: LexisNexis® Mealey's™ Emerging Toxic Torts Legal News)
Source: LexisNexis® Mealey's™ Emerging Toxic Torts Legal News - July 2, 2014 Category: Medical Law Source Type: news
Permethrin-Impregnated Underwear for Body Lice in Homeless Shel...Permethrin-Impregnated Underwear for Body Lice in Homeless Shel...
Although effective for brief control of body lice, permethrin-impregnated underwear appears to increase the resistance of body lice to the insecticide, researchers from France report. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Dermatology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Dermatology Headlines - December 17, 2013 Category: Dermatology Tags: Dermatology News Source Type: news
"Super lice" pops up in Pittsburgh kids: How to get rid of bugs
Over-the-counter meds with permethrin often treat head lice but one expert warns increasing number of cases need something stronger (Source: Health News: CBSNews.com)
Source: Health News: CBSNews.com - October 11, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Optimal Treatment for Head Louse InfestationOptimal Treatment for Head Louse Infestation
This study compares two commonly used treatments for head louse infestation, dimeticone liquid gel and permethrin creme rinse. Which proved more effective? BMC Dermatology (Source: Medscape Dermatology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Dermatology Headlines - July 12, 2013 Category: Dermatology Tags: Dermatology Journal Article Source Type: news
Attacking Permethrin-Resistant Anopheles Gambiae, The Principal Vector Of Malaria
Resurgence of malaria has been attributed, in part, to the development of resistance by Anopheles gambiae, a principal vector of the disease, to various insecticidal compounds such as Permethrin. Permethrin, a neurotoxicant, is widely used to impregnate mosquito nets. An alternative strategy to control mosquitoes is the use of Bacillus thuringiensis subsp. israelensis (Bti) because there is no observable resistance in the field to the bacterium. Bti kills mosquitoes by targeting cadherin molecules residing in the midgut epithelium of larvae of the insect... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - June 8, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Tropical Diseases Source Type: news
Summary Judgment Denied To Termaticide Manufacturer In Pennsylvania Injury Suit
PHILADELPHIA - The manufacturer of a permethrin termaticide named in a personal injury lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania was denied summary judgment on Jan. 15 because, the presiding judge concluded, the lawsuit was timely filed under the applicable Ohio statute (Steven Gucciardi, et uxor v. Lowe's Co. Inc., et al., No. 12-932, E.D. Pa.; 2013 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 5754; See 6/5/12, Page 14). (Source: LexisNexis® Mealey's™ Emerging Toxic Torts Legal News)
Source: LexisNexis® Mealey's™ Emerging Toxic Torts Legal News - January 23, 2013 Category: Medical Law Source Type: news
Prestium Pharma Launches Elimite™ Cream
Elimite™ Cream (Permethrin) 5% is a Prescription Medication for the Treatment of Scabies(PRWeb January 16, 2013)Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/1/prweb10327612.htm (Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals)
Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals - January 17, 2013 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
