Blog Posts in January, 2011
Posted on Jan 31, 2011 By The Senators Firm
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 ...
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Posted on Jan 31, 2011 By The Senator Firm
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 ...
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Posted on Jan 31, 2011 By The Senators Firm
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 ...
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Posted on Jan 29, 2011 By The Senators Firm
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 ...
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Posted on Jan 27, 2011 By The Senator Firm
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 ...
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Posted on Jan 24, 2011 By The Senators Firm
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, ...
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Posted on Jan 24, 2011 By The Senator Firm
Zoloft (generic: sertraline) is a unique antidepressant medication that is used to treat depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder, anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder ...
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Posted on Jan 22, 2011 By The Senator Firm
Humira (adalimumab) is an injectable prescription medicine intended to assist in the treatment of several autoimmune disorders. However, the use of Humira on such disorders has become synonymous with ...
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Posted on Jan 20, 2011 By The Senator Firm
New evidence lends weight to the long-suspected link between Multaq, a popular heart medication, and adverse cardiovascular events. Subsequently, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ...
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Posted on Jan 19, 2011 By The Senators Firm
Brazilian Blowout, a popular hair straightening solution, has recently become a subject of increasing criticism. The inclusion of formaldehyde, in particular, has been linked to adverse health ...
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Posted on Jan 13, 2011 By The Senators Firm
Increasing concern continues to reign over the entire energy drink industry. Subsequently, understudied and unregulated ingredients contained within the popular energy drinks of today have been ...
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Posted on Jan 12, 2011 By The Senators Firm
Monday witnessed authorities arrest Mark Brendt, a former school teacher in South L.A., after an intensive investigation revealed several instances of lewd and lascivious acts that he allegedly ...
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Posted on Jan 10, 2011 By The Senator Firm
As a vital component in the construction industry, table saws provide builders and subcontractors with an irreplaceable tool of unparalleled importance on the job site. Unfortunately for those who use ...
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Posted on Jan 6, 2011 By The Senator Firm
A dietary supplement company that prides itself on the use of pure, vital and fresh ingredients, has become the subject of recent criticism. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), ...
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Posted on Jan 4, 2011 By The Senators Firm
Regenerect™ Natural Male Erectile Stimulant recalled after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration reveals that the product illegally contains an undisclosed prescription medication. If you or a ...
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Posted on Jan 4, 2011 By The Senators Firm
The psoriasis medication Raptiva® (efalizumab) has been linked to a number of extremely serious side effects including progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML), a life-threatening ...
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Posted on Jan 3, 2011 By The Senator Firm
The regulatory status and safety considerations of several popular sports and weight loss supplements have become the target of a recent class action lawsuit. The U.S. District Court has received two ...
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Posted on Jan 3, 2011 By The Senator Firm
Please note, The Senators (Ret.) Firm, LLP is no longer accepting Darvocet claims. If you feel that you may have a potential case, we urge you to locate another law firm adequately suited to handle ...
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