Blog Posts in February, 2013
Posted on Feb 27, 2013 By The Senators Firm
Unlike typical contraceptives that are administered orally, Mirena (generic: levonorgestrel) is indicated for intrauterine contraception for up to five years. Subsequently, it is placed in the uterus ...
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Posted on Feb 26, 2013 By The Senators Firm
The debate as to whether or not metal-on-metal hip replacement systems provide their recipients with a positive risk/benefit profile has plagued the medical device industry for years. Unfortunately, ...
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Posted on Feb 26, 2013 By The Senators Firm
The exponential growth in the use of dietary supplements has witnessed a twofold increase over the past ten years. Accordingly, their popularity has given rise to a $62-billion-a-year industry that ...
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Posted on Feb 23, 2013 By The Senators Firm
Zimmer, a world leader in musculoskeletal health, has recently been the target of intense public scrutiny after numerous reports of product failure have plagued the company. As early as last year, ...
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Posted on Feb 23, 2013 By The Senators Firm
Having already been the subject of a 2007 recall, Bumbo Baby seats have once again become a reason for worry. Subsequently, numerous children have been injured after maneuvering out of or falling from ...
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Posted on Feb 22, 2013 By The Senators Firm
Botulinum toxin, otherwise known as Botox, is a neurotoxin protein that is more known for its cosmetic indications. However, Botox is widely used in the treatment of migraines, cerebral palsy, ...
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Posted on Feb 19, 2013 By The Senators Firm
Lexapro (generic: escitalopram) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment and prevention of major depressive disorders and generalized anxiety disorders. As a ...
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Posted on Feb 18, 2013 By The Senators Firm
Also known as a proton pump inhibitor (PPI), Prevacid (generic: lansoprazole) works to decrease the amount of acid produced by the stomach so that patients may treat the symptoms of excessive stomach ...
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Posted on Feb 12, 2013 By The Senators Firm
Many people believe that the minimal regulations placed on New England Compounding Centers (NECC) are to blame for the recent fungal meningitis outbreak affecting approximately 23 states nationwide. ...
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Posted on Feb 7, 2013 By The Senators Firm
Concern regarding the current multi-state meningitis outbreak, linked to steroid injections from New England Compounding Center (NECC), continues to grow at an alarming rate. Subsequently, as federal ...
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Posted on Feb 2, 2013 By The Senators Firm
Protonix (generic: pantoprazole) is a heartburn medication used to treat numerous conditions that involve excess stomach acid. Unfortunately, patients who take this drug, may be doing so without ...
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Posted on Feb 1, 2013 By The Senators Firm
Zimmer Inc. announced a recall of 65,000 NexGen knee replacement components that are susceptible to loosening after only minimal use. As a result, the defective knee replacement can cause severe pain ...
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