The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved leukemia drug Tasigna (generic name: nilotinib) in 2007. In 2015, however, the FDA …
FDA Approves Actemra for Cytokine Release Syndrome
In August, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Actemra to treat CAR T cell-induced cytokine release syndrome (CRS). …
IVC Filter Indications: When Blood Thinners Won’t Do
Doctors often prescribe blood thinners to reduce pulmonary embolism (PE), blood clot, and deep vein thrombosis (DVT) risks. However, there …
Invokana Litigation Update: 55 Claims Consolidated Under MDL 2750
Best-selling blood sugar drug Invokana® (generic: canagliflozin) can cause complications such as ketoacidosis and liver damage. Type 2 diabetics began …
Device Manufacturer Cook Medical Named in IVC Filter Bellwether Trials
Once a judge consolidates similar lawsuits under a multidistrict litigation, he or she also selects cases for bellwether trials. These …
How to Find the Right IVC Filter Lawyer to Represent Your Case
IVC filters have good intentions. They primarily catch blood clots before they can reach your heart and lungs, preventing life-threatening …
Bard IVC Filter Litigation Update
Many medical supply companies make inferior vena cava filters. IVC filters are cage-like devices meant to catch blood clots before …
3 IVC Filter Questions to Ask Before Filing a Claim
An IVC filter acts like a cage that traps blood clots. Placed in the inferior vena cava (the largest vein …
Low Testosterone Facts and How They Affect You
National Men’s Health Week encourages men to engage in positive choices and take steps towards a healthier lifestyle. The week …
Invokana Ketoacidosis: Acetone Breath & Hyperglycemia
Invokana ketoacidosis (DKA) is a serious and potentially fatal condition. Though diabetic keotacidosis isn’t uncommon in type 1 diabetics, it’s …