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Fixodent® denture cream has been linked to neuropathy and other serious neurological problems. If you or a loved one has been injured by Fixodent, you should contact our lawyersimmediately for a free confidential case evaluation. You may be entitled to compensation for your injuries and we can help. What’s the problem with Fixodent? Fixodent…

The use of anabolic androgenic steroids has become synonymous with recreational athletes at every level. However, steroid use has demonstrated an expanding role in society due to their ready availability and perception of safety. With the inherent ability to drastically enhance the athletic performance of those who take them, anabolic steroids have exponentially grown…

In an all too familiar situation, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has found itself re-examining safety data regarding the use of bisphosphonate medications. This turn of events comes in the wake of numerous conflicting reports that provide the public with ambiguous results regarding oral bisphosphonates and the risk of esophageal cancer. Bisphosphonates…

The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) is currently reviewing data on the side effects of the anti-cholesterol medication Zocor (simvistatin) and will consider “withdrawal of high-dose simvastatin from the market,” according to comments from the FDA scientists published in the latest issue of the New England Journal of Medicine. On March 19, 2010,…

Dietary supplements constitute a luxury in many affluent societies. Their properties contain a variety of ingredients, ranging from vitamins and anti-oxidants to fiber, proteins, amino acids, and herbal constituents. Due to an increased awareness of health in recent years, consumers are turning to dietary supplements to optimize their nutritional status. Unfortunately, the use of…

The SSRI antidepressant Fluvoxamine (Faverin and Symbyax) has been linked to a number of extremely serious birth defects including Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension of the Newborn (PPHN), heart, lung, abdominal and cranial defects. Fluvoxamine Lawsuit Update: On July 4, 2011, a study published in the Archives of General Psychiatry announced that children born to mothers…

Recent evidence suggests that the use of metal-on-metal hip replacement systems may coincide with a significant increase in adverse soft-tissue reactions. More specifically, the surgical application of DePuy Articular Surface Replacement (ASR) systems has recently become the subject of mounting criticism in the healthcare community. Both the ASR resurfacing system and the ASR total…

In a recent turn of events, Takeda Pharmaceuticals Europe Ltd. has informed the public of important safety information concerning recent allegations against their most profitable medication. Actos (pioglitazone), is an orally administered medication intended to assist in the treatment of type 2 diabetes. Despite demonstrating a significant ability to control insulin levels, recent evidence…