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Maker of failing hip device sold unapproved orthopedic devices
A letter from the Food and Drug Administration warns that the manufacturer of a failing hip device sold more than 12 different orthopedic device parts without receiving approval. The FDA says DePuy Orthopedics used the components for several different systems, including knee and hip replacements. More »
Pfizer recalls 1 million birth control packets
A birth control manufacturer announced that it has recalled about one million packets of birth control pills due to concerns that they may not effectively prevent pregnancy. Pfizer is recalling 14 lots of its Lo/Ovral-28 pills and 14 lots of its generic norgestrel/ethinyl estradiol pills because they may have been manufactured without the correct number of contraceptive pills, putting users at risk of unintended pregnancy.
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Propecia Sexual Side Effects Website Launched by Hissey Kientz, LLP Law Firm
The law firm of Hissey Kientz, LLP is announcing the launch of its new website, Propecia Side Effects Lawyers. The site will serve as a news and information resource for individuals who may have developed sexual problems after taking Propecia. More »
Study reinforces link between SSRIs and birth defect
A study published in the British Medical Journal has found that taking a certain class of antidepressants during pregnancy can lead to persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn (PPHN), reinforcing findings from earlier studies. The study echoed the findings of previous research, which has also linked the use of antidepressants during pregnancy to an increased risk of birth defects. More »
Damage caps not saving Texans money
An examination of Texas insurance rates has revealed that medical malpractice damage caps that went into effect in 2003 have not translated into savings for families. The typical Texas family paid $655 more than the U.S. average in 2010, despite the legislation’s efforts to lower insurance premiums. More »
Illinois man files Actos bladder cancer lawsuit
An Illinois man has filed an Actos bladder cancer lawsuit against the manufacturer of the diabetes drug. William Greenlee alleges in his lawsuit that Takeda Pharmaceuticals failed to properly warn patients of the increased risks of bladder cancer when taking Actos for more than a year. More »
Colorado rivers contaminated with Benzene
A serious benzene contamination of a river just north of Denver could spill over into an important northern Colorado water source. Benzene levels in Sand Creek—which feeds into the South Platte River, a major source of drinking and agriculture water for northeastern Colorado—reached 400 times the accepted levels. More »
Crestor Side Effects Website Launched By Hissey Kientz, LLP Law Firm
The law firm of Hissey Kientz, LLP is announcing the launch of its new Crestor website, Crestor Side Effects Lawyers. The site will serve as a source for news and legal information for patients and their families who have experienced problems after taking Crestor. More »
Four-year old hospitalized with Stevens Johnson Syndrome
A four-year old in Nebraska has been hospitalized with Stevens Johnson Syndrome after she was originally diagnosed with a minor allergic reaction. Giselle Coleman is expected to spend nearly a month in the hospital after the burn-like lesions covered 97% of her skin. More »
Jobs Through Growth Act would impose lawsuit damage caps
A recently proposed congressional bill known as the Jobs Through Growth Act contains a provision that would create national damage caps on medical malpractice lawsuits filed across the country. If passed, the bill would limit the amount of money judges could award plaintiffs for non-economic and punitive damages in these lawsuits. More »