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MANUFACTURER OF EPILEPSY (TOPAMAX) DRUG LINKED TO BIRTH DEFECTS SAID TO HAVE PROMOTED USE OF THE DRUG FOR APPROVED PURPOSES On March 4, 2011, the FDA required the manufacturers of topiramate (Topamax) to significantly strengthen warnings for the drug because of increasing data linking the product to certain types of birth defects, including cleft…

Ulcerative Colitis is an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) characterized by inflammations and sores called ulcers, that occur in the lining of the rectum and colon. The disease can often be debilitating and may also lead to serious, life-threatening complications. In this article we will discuss the signs and symptoms, causes, risk factors, complications, tests…

Truncus Arteriosus is a congenital birth defect characterized by a single large vessel leading out of the heart instead of the typical two. As a result, the oxygen-poor blood that is normally intended for the lungs mixes with oxygen-rich blood to create severe circulatory problems. If neglected, truncus arteriosus may prove to be fatal…

Please note, The Senators (Ret.) Firm, LLP is no longer accepting Lap Band claims. If you feel that you may have a potential case, we urge you to locate another law firm adequately suited to handle your claim. An onslaught of fraudulent marketing campaigns has metastasized across the country in recent months. Subsequently, the…

Mirena (generic: levonorgestrel), an intrauterine device (IUD) indicated for the prevention of pregnancy, has recently become a subject of increasing concern. Reports suggest that these contraceptive devices exhibit an increased propensity for the development of significant injuries. Of those complications reported to regulatory officials; uterine perforation, migration, expulsion and infection were the most common….

The rare congenital birth defect referred to as Ebstein’s anomaly is characterized by a malfunctioning tricuspid valve. The defective valve allows blood to leak back through where it originally came from. The result of the malfunctioning valve inevitably makes the heart work less efficiently and may lead to severe and potentially life threatening side…

According to a Safety Announcement issued by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), recent studies have added significant weight to the link between a distinct group of antidepressants and a rare heart and lung condition known as persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn (PPHN). Subsequently, pregnant women who receive selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor…

Spina bifida is a congenital birth defect characterized by an underdeveloped neural tube. The neural tube is an embryonic structure that eventually develops into the baby’s brain, spinal cord, and their surrounding tissues. As a result, the spinal cord and backbone will develop severe, life-threatening defects. In this article we will discuss the signs…