Blog Posts in December, 2011
Posted on Dec 31, 2011 By The Senators Firm
As the most frequently used antidepressants among pregnant women, selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitors (SSRI’s) have developed a tarnished reputation. Amidst growing concerns over the safety ...
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Posted on Dec 30, 2011 By The Senators Firm
On February 5, 2011, The U.S. Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) in association with American Food Service announced a nationwide recall of ground beef patties and other ground beef products ...
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Posted on Dec 30, 2011 By The Senators Firm
With uncompromising durability and the ability to reach breakneck speeds, the Chevrolet Impala has quickly become one of the most popular modes of transportation for police forces across the United ...
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Posted on Dec 29, 2011 By The Senators Firm
High doses of fentanyl pain medication can be delivered by direct contact if your Actavis® fentanyl patch is defective, leading to serious respiratory distress and even death. If you or a loved ...
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Posted on Dec 27, 2011 By The Senators Firm
Cargill Meat Solutions Corporation has initiated a nationwide recall of nearly 36 million pounds of ground turkey products after an internal investigation by the Agricultural Department revealed ...
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Posted on Dec 23, 2011 By The Senators Firm
In the midst of what has already proven to be a financially catastrophic year for Takeda Pharmaceuticals, concern continues to fester while sales persist to plummet. In June, the Japanese based ...
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Posted on Dec 23, 2011 By The Senators Firm
Prozac (generic: fluoxetine) is an antidepressant medication intended for the treatment and prevention of several behavioral disorders. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved of the use ...
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Posted on Dec 22, 2011 By The Senators Firm
Methylene Blue is administered in the event that a patient is suffering from methemoglobinemia, vasoplegic syndrome, ifosfamide-induced encephalopathy or cyanide poisoning. It is also indicated for ...
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Posted on Dec 21, 2011 By The Senators Firm
In the wake of what is quickly becoming a major concern in the pharmaceutical community, Health Canada is informing healthcare practitioners and patients of specific labeling updates regarding ...
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Posted on Dec 18, 2011 By The Senators Firm
In response to the recent criticism surrounding the world’s most popular diabetes medication, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has requested that Takeda Pharmaceuticals commission a ...
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Posted on Dec 17, 2011 By The Senators Firm
Please note, The Senators (Ret.) Firm, LLP is no longer accepting Loryna claims. If you feel that you may have a potential case, we urge you to locate another law firm adequately suited to handle your ...
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Posted on Dec 16, 2011 By The Senators Firm
Diflucan (fluconazole) is intended to assist in the treatment and prevention of fungal infections. More specifically, it is an anti-fungal antibiotic often used to treat yeast infections of the ...
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Posted on Dec 16, 2011 By The Senators Firm
The end, to what has been nearly a decade-long legal fight, may soon be upon us. On August 5, 2011, an attorney representing a man who claims that he was sexually abused by a Priest at St. ...
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Posted on Dec 16, 2011 By The Senators Firm
In a recent turn of events, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) acknowledged critical, previously unknown risk factors associated with the use of oral sodium phosphates (OSP’s). Recent ...
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Posted on Dec 15, 2011 By The Senators Firm
In an all too familiar scenario, a man is alleging that the Roman Catholic church is responsible for demonstrating significant “callous indifference” on behalf of his suffering as a ...
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Posted on Dec 14, 2011 By The Senators Firm
According to a U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Press Release, Agromod Produce, Inc. has initiated a nationwide recall of fresh papayas after traces of Salmonella Agona were discovered in a ...
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Posted on Dec 14, 2011 By The Senators Firm
A large number of over-the-counter dietary supplements may be tainted with undeclared ingredients that could lead to life-threatening side effects, and even death. If you or a loved one has been ...
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Posted on Dec 8, 2011 By The Senators Firm
The surgical application of metal-on-metal hip replacement systems has become the subject of intense criticism. An increasing number of adverse reactions, associated with metal debris, have been ...
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Posted on Dec 8, 2011 By The Senators Firm
Fixodent® denture cream has been linked to neuropathy and other serious neurological problems. If you or a loved one has been injured by Fixodent, you should contact our lawyers immediately for a ...
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Posted on Dec 5, 2011 By The Senators Firm
The use of anabolic androgenic steroids has become synonymous with recreational athletes at every level. However, steroid use has demonstrated an expanding role in society due to their ready ...
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Posted on Dec 3, 2011 By The Senators Firm
In an all too familiar situation, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has found itself re-examining safety data regarding the use of bisphosphonate medications. This turn of events comes in ...
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Posted on Dec 3, 2011 By The Senators Firm
The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) is currently reviewing data on the side effects of the anti-cholesterol medication Zocor (simvistatin) and will consider “withdrawal of high-dose ...
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Posted on Dec 1, 2011 By The Senators Firm
Dietary supplements constitute a luxury in many affluent societies. Their properties contain a variety of ingredients, ranging from vitamins and anti-oxidants to fiber, proteins, amino acids, and ...
Continue reading "Evidence Lends Weight to Long-Suspected Link Between Dietary Supplements and Liver Injury" »
Posted on Dec 1, 2011 By The Senators Firm
The SSRI antidepressant Fluvoxamine (Faverin and Symbyax) has been linked to a number of extremely serious birth defects including Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension of the Newborn (PPHN), heart, lung, ...
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