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As predicted by several government regulatory agencies, a multi-state meningitis outbreak continues to threaten those who received an injectable steroid produced and distributed by New England Compounding Center (NECC). Of significant concern, however, is the rate in which patients are developing this fungal infection. The number of people diagnosed with fungal meningitis following the…

While the atrocities that shook the foundation of Penn State University continue to resonate throughout the country, proponents of legal reform have begun to question the limits of institutional liability in California. The influx of sexual abuse cases harbored by private organizations has forced state lawmakers to reevaluate their stance on the prosecution of…

Hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS) is a rare congenital birth defect that is characterized by a critically underdeveloped left side of the heart. As a result, the right side of the heart must work harder in pumping blood to both lungs in order to compensate for the left sides inefficiency. In this article we…

Tegretol (generic: carbamazepine) is indicated for the use of treating specific types of seizures associated with epileptic episodes. However, as an anticonvulsant, Tegretol may also be used in the treatment of bipolar disorder, nerve pain associated with true trigeminal neuralgia and diabetic neuropathy. Unfortunately, pregnant women using Tegretol may significantly increase the risk of…

In continuing with recent tradition, discontent persists to fester in those who have been affected by two of Merck’s most prominent products. Subsequently, both Propecia (finasteride 1 mg) and Proscar (finasteride 5 mg) have recently been associated with the development of persistent sexual side effects. In response to these findings, officials at the U.S….

Advocates of kava tea claim that the psychoactive compounds of the plant may help to alleviate the symptoms of anxiety and calm nerves. Unfortunately, recent studies have uncovered that the ingestion of kava tea may be responsible for severe forms of kidney and liver damage. If you or a loved one has been injured…

Having been touted as the next generation in non-invasive weight reduction, the LipoTron 3000 has established itself as the most effective, non-surgical way for patients to rid themselves of unwanted fat. Subsequently, testimonials praising the device have translated into millions of dollars in sales for physicians, medical spas and the device’s manufacturer, RevecoMED International…

Claravis (generic: isotretinoin), a medication used to treat acne, has been linked to a variety of severe, life-threatening side effects including birth defects, depression, suicide, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), Chron’s disease, and ulcerative colitis. If you or a loved one has been injured by Claravis, you should contact our lawyersimmediately for a free confidential…