Pulmonary embolism (blockage of an artery in the lungs) kills 100,000–180,000 Americans each year. Risk factors for pulmonary embolism include …
No IVC Filter Recall, Despite Major Flaws
Despite major health concerns and shockingly low retrieval rates, the FDA hasn’t issued an IVC filter recall. This article lists …
Dangerous Marketing to Blame in Yaz Birth Control Lawsuit
Yaz became a wildly popular form of birth control in the United States after hitting the market in 2006. By …
Invokana-Related Ketoacidosis: What to Look For
Invokana helps type 2 diabetes patients regulate blood sugar. Invokana lowers A1C (blood sugar measured over a 90-day period). Also …
Oregon Mesh Lawsuit May Head to Federal Court
Attorneys representing an Oregon woman who filed a lawsuit against a pelvic mesh maker due to serious complications she suffered are looking to move the case from state court to a federal venue, The Pennsylvania Record reported.
Johnson & Johnson Facing Surgical Mesh Lawsuit Claims
Johnson & Johnson is one of the manufacturers of surgical mesh implants that now faces thousands of lawsuits from women who suffered complications and injuries from the devices.
Pelvic Organ Prolapse and the Dangers of TVM
In most cases, pelvic organ prolapse (POP) can be treated without the use of transgiavinal mesh impants – a fact doctors should communicate with their patients, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Talcum Powder Settlement and Financial Compensation Information
Xarelto Side Effects: Death Risk From Uncontrolled Internal Bleeding
Bayer Pulls Essure Permanent Birth Control Off U.S. Market
Bayer announced in July, 2018 that they will pull Essure permanent birth control off the U.S. market. No more of …
Top 10 Taxotere Hair Loss Lawsuit FAQs for Breast Cancer Survivors
Thousands of women are bald or have patchy, thinning hair after using popular breast cancer chemotherapy drug Taxotere. These effects …
Blood Clot Filters: Recalls & Reasons Why In Recent Years
Lawsuits against several different inferior vena cava (IVC) filter device manufacturers are now underway. And the U.S. Food and Drug …
Docetaxel, Taxotere Plaintiffs Make Heartbreaking Lawsuit Claims
Taxotere (docetaxel) is a popular chemotherapy drug doctors prescribe to 3 out every 4 breast cancer patients. Like most other …
Abilify Lawsuit Settlement and Financial Compensation Information
Abilify Gambling Overview: Drug Linked to Compulsive Behavior
Filing an Abilify Gambling Lawsuit Claim for Financial Damages
Filter Trial Nets Georgia Woman $3.6 Million for IVC Injuries
Arizona’s first federal IVC filter trial against C.R. Bard ruled in the plaintiff’s favor on March 30, 2018. A jury …
New Diabetes Meds, Part 2: Understanding Side Effect Risks
There are a lot of new diabetes meds on the market right now, but how much do you really know? …
Generic Invokana Won’t Hit Store Shelves Until At Least 2024
Invokana, an SGLT2 inhibitor that regulates blood sugar in type 2 diabetics, is the number-one drug in its class. If …
Docetaxel Chemo Claims May Reach Settlements Before Upcoming Trials
Despite gaining the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s approval in 1996, Taxotere (generic: docetaxel) has spent years embroiled in litigation. …