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Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) is a blood disorder that results in the abnormal creation of blood clots within several small vessels around the body. Subsequently, this condition is synonymous with potentially hazardous low platelet counts. While severe in nature, thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura is relatively uncommon. However, the use of Plavix, a popular anti-platelet medication,…

CooperVision, in association with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), was forced to conduct a nationwide Avaira Sphere contact lens recall on October 14, 2011. According to an official FDA Safety Notification, the recall was initiated after several lots of Avaira Sphere contact lenses were discovered to be harboring the unintended presence of…

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. Lap-Band surgery centers affiliated with the 1-800-GET-THIN advertising campaign have received a significant amount of criticism…

CooperVision, a worldwide leader in the vision-care industry, has been the subject of recent controversy after several of their products were unintentionally adulterated during the developmental process. Avaira Toric and Avaira Sphere contact lenses, consisting of approximately five million units, have recently been recalled due to the unintended presence of silicone oil residue. According…

The recent sexual abuse scandal that shook the foundation of Penn State University has served as a catalyst for unprecedented reform. Several high-ranking officials, including California assemblymen Ricardo Lara, have called for legislation that specifically targets institutions that foster or further child sexual abuse. According to proponents of the idea, current regulations are unable…

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. Having already become an established practice in the healthcare industry, Lap-Band procedures have been helping patients…

Heart murmurs are a congenital birth defect characterized by turbulent blood in your heart that creates an abnormal sound with the opening and closing of valves. Most heart murmurs are harmless, however, they can be an indicator of more serious heart complications. In this article we will discuss the signs and symptoms, causes, risk…

Gastrointestinal bleeding is the result of an existing complication rather than a disease itself. As the name suggests, this condition is characterized by the internal hemorrhaging of blood in the digestive tract. While relatively common, gastrointestinal bleeding is responsible for approximately 300,000 hospitalizations a year in the United States. However, the introduction of Plavix,…