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Steroid Injections Linked to Meningitis Were Known to Be Risky

Thirty-two more people were diagnosed with fungal meningitis yesterday, bringing the total to 169, attributed to steroids from a so-called "compounding center" in Massachusetts.  Also yesterday, the first of what could be many lawsuits was filed in federal court.  Doctors already have been questioning whether steroid injections are worth the…

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By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

Thirty-two more people were diagnosed with fungal meningitis yesterday, bringing the total to 169, attributed to steroids from a so-called "compounding center" in Massachusetts. Also yesterday, the first of what could be many lawsuits was filed in federal court. Doctors already have been questioning whether steroid injections are worth the risk. That's according to Andrew Pollock of the New York Times.

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    Warren Olney

    former KCRW broadcaster

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    Andrew Pollack

    New York Times

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