Blog Posts in August, 2012
27 results found. Viewing page 1 of 2.
Go to page
Posted on Aug 31, 2012 By The Senators Firm
As one of the most popular non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) to hit the U.S. market, Advil (generic: ibuprofen) has assisted in the treatment of fever, pain and inflammation that has been ...
Continue reading "Advil® Birth Defects Lawyer & Lawsuit" »
Posted on Aug 30, 2012 By The Senators Firm
Actos (generic: pioglitazone) is an orally administered diabetes medication that assists in the treatment of blood sugar regulation. However, recent evidence suggests that the type 2 diabetes ...
Continue reading "Actos® Lawyer & Lawsuit" »
Posted on Aug 30, 2012 By The Senators Firm
The recent approval of Pradaxa (generic: dabigatran) by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has simultaneously become the subject of increasing criticism and concern. Not only has the ...
Continue reading "Lack of Reversal Agent Compounds Growing Concern For Blood-Thinning Medication" »
Posted on Aug 29, 2012 By The Senators Firm
Proscar (generic: finasteride) is intended to be administered in the treatment of symptoms associated with benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH), a condition more commonly known as an enlarged prostate ...
Continue reading "Proscar® Lawyer & Lawsuit" »
Posted on Aug 29, 2012 By The Senators Firm
In what has become the third largest settlement regarding Catholic Church sexual abuse cases, the Pacific Northwest chapter of the Roman Catholic Church’s Jesuit order has been asked to pay $166 ...
Continue reading "Jesuit Order Agrees to Pay $166 Million in Sexual Abuse Claims" »
Posted on Aug 28, 2012 By The Senators Firm
Once touted as a revolutionary breakthrough in the treatment of stress urinary incontinence (SUI) and pelvic organ prolapse (POP), transvaginal mesh has become the subject of a critical debate. ...
Continue reading "FDA Orders Transvaginal Mesh Manufacturers to Conduct Risk Evaluation Studies" »
Posted on Aug 28, 2012 By The Senators Firm
April 28, 2012 – On Friday, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) issued warning letters to 10 manufacturers and distributors of dietary supplements containing dimethylamylamine (DMAA) ...
Continue reading "FDA Sends Warning Letters to DMAA Manufacturers" »
Posted on Aug 27, 2012 By The Senators Firm
Propecia (generic: finasteride) has the inherent ability to prevent the conversion of testosterone into dihydrotestosterone (DHT). By preventing this conversion, Propecia may help in the treatment of ...
Continue reading "Propecia® Prostate Cancer Lawyer & Lawsuit" »
Posted on Aug 25, 2012 By The Senators Firm
Zocor (generic: simvastatin) is intended to lower both cholesterol levels, and particular types of fats that reside in the bloodstream known as triglycerides. Unfortunately, simvastatin may increase ...
Continue reading "Zocor® Lawyer & Lawsuit" »
Posted on Aug 25, 2012 By The Senators Firm
Pulmonary valve stenosis is a congenital birth defect characterized by the slow down of blood from your heart to your lungs due to a valve deformation. This sometimes debilitating condition causes the ...
Continue reading "Pulmonary Valve Stenosis Lawyer & Lawsuit" »
Posted on Aug 23, 2012 By The Senators Firm
Concerns sorrounding fourth generation contraceptives that contain drospirenone have finally called both American and Canadian health officials to action. Both countries feel they have acquired ...
Continue reading "Drospirenone Side Effects Under Critical Review In Canada And U.S." »
Posted on Aug 23, 2012 By The Senators Firm
As a prescription antidepressant, Remeron SolTab (mirtazapine) is indicated for the treatment of major depressive disorders. However, recent evidence lends weight to the long-suspected link between ...
Continue reading "Remeron® SolTab Lawyer & Lawsuit" »
Posted on Aug 22, 2012 By The Senators Firm
Bayer has become the target of yet another lawsuit that was filed on May 10. The plaintiff, mother of 18 year old Michelle Pfleger who died from a pulmonary embolism, alleges that Bayer’s Yaz ...
Continue reading "Yaz Accused of Wrongful Death After Teen Dies" »
Posted on Aug 21, 2012 By The Senators Firm
Microstream CO2 Filterline medical devices are intended to measure carbon dioxide levels that are exhaled by infants over the course of ventilation. However, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ...
Continue reading "Microstream CO2 Filterline Lawyer & Lawsuit" »
Posted on Aug 21, 2012 By The Senators Firm
Homeopathy, often referred to as homeopathic medicine, was developed in Germany over 200 years ago as holistic medical system. This unique method seeks to stimulate the body’s ability to heal ...
Continue reading "Homeopathic Products Generate Huge Sales Despite Lack of Evidence that they Work" »
Posted on Aug 20, 2012 By The Senators Firm
Esophageal stenosis is a congenital birth defect characterized by the narrowing of the lumen of the esophagus that inhibits the process of transporting fluids and foods from the mouth to the stomach. ...
Continue reading "Esophageal Stenosis Lawyer & Lawsuit" »
Posted on Aug 20, 2012 By The Senators Firm
Transposition of the great arteries is a rare but serious congenital birth defect in which the hearts two main arteries are reversed. The transposition of these two arteries greatly affects the ...
Continue reading "Transposition of the Great Arteries Lawyer & Lawsuit" »
Posted on Aug 20, 2012 By The Senators Firm
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) refers to a group of chronic disorders that affect the intestines: ulcerative colitis and Chron’s disease. These disorders cause severe and potentially fatal ...
Continue reading "Inflammatory Bowel Disease® Lawyer & Lawsuit" »
Posted on Aug 19, 2012 By The Senators Firm
Thermographic imaging systems have been used by healthcare professionals to indicate patterns of heat and blood flow near the surface of the body. However, some healthcare providers have also utilized ...
Continue reading "Thermographic Imaging Lawyer & Lawsuit" »
Posted on Aug 19, 2012 By The Senators Firm
The Senators (Ret.) Firm, LLP has announced the filing of a complaint in Orange County (California) Superior Court on behalf of a client who developed liver and kidney failure after using a ...
Continue reading "The Senators (Ret.) Firm, LLP Represents Plaintiff Who Claims He Lost Liver And Kidney To Dietary Supplement" »
Posted on Aug 17, 2012 By The Senators Firm
A deluge of Avandia lawsuits persists in adding weight to GlaxoSmithKline’s (GSK) long-suspected link between Avandia and patients experiencing adverse heart effects. In the wake of these ...
Continue reading "Litigation Continues to Pursue GlaxoSmithKline Over Avandia" »
Posted on Aug 15, 2012 By The Senators Firm
Pfizer has once again become the target of intense public scrutiny after issues regarding serious and potentially life-threatning psychological side effects of Chantix continue to plague those who ...
Continue reading "Chantix Is No Longer Subsidized In France" »
Posted on Aug 10, 2012 By The Senators Firm
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently released a report regarding the adverse health effects associated with fourth generation contraceptives. The birth control pills in question ...
Continue reading "Drospirenone In Birth Control Pills Has Been Linked To Blood Clots" »
Posted on Aug 8, 2012 By The Senators Firm
On January 11, 2011 the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a nationwide recall of Davol’s XenMatrix hernia and abdominal surgical graft, after it failed to meet industry standards ...
Continue reading "XenMatrix® Recall Lawyer & Lawsuit" »
Posted on Aug 4, 2012 By The Senators Firm
Jack3d and OxyElite Pro have become popular with athletes because they contain dimethylamylamine (DMAA), an ingredient that is allegedly capable of increasing energy, concentration and metabolism. ...
Continue reading "United States Army Conducts Investigation to Determine the Safety and Efficacy of DMAA Products" »
27 results found. Viewing page 1 of 2.
Go to page