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Vaccine Injuries and Adverse Reactions

Vaccine injuries and adverse reactions are rare but serious. Percentages are little consolation when your family has been affected by anaphylaxis, Guillain-Barre, miscarriage, or death. If you believe there is a connection between a medical condition and a vaccine, you may be eligible to receive a settlement through the Federal Government’s Vaccine Injury Compensation Program.…

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Is Bone Cement Failing?

One of the primary causes of failed knee replacement surgeries is the failure of bone cement. It is an integral part of the process, as it attaches the femur and the tibia with the artificial knee.   Unfortunately, the cement used in these procedures often fails. When this happens– it can lead to inflammation, chronic…

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Drug Labels Inadequate

Product liability lawsuits may be filed against manufacturers when their drug labels are inadequate. Sometimes the U.S. Food and Drug Administration catches the error and sends a warning letter, demands a label change, or mandates a recall. Federal action is not necessary to initiate a claim, however. One need only demonstrate that harm was caused…

Metformin Recall

Metformin Recalls Ordered Based on Cancer-Causing Impurities

There has been a recall of the widely-prescribed diabetes medication metformin by at least one drug maker due to high levels of a cancer-causing agent known as N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA). The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) stated that it is in contact with five pharmaceutical manufacturers about recalling their extended-release versions of the popular diabetes drug. Laboratory…

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Elmiron Lawsuit Claims Vision Loss

All medications come with potential side effects, but consumers have a right to know about possible risks so that they can make informed decisions about their health. When manufacturers fail to disclose side effects or mislead the medical community or public at large, they may be held responsible under theories of product liability. This is…

Zantac Update: FDA Recalls All Ranitidine From Market

Zantac Update: FDA Recalls All Ranitidine From Market

On Wednesday, April 1, 2020, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration requested that manufacturers recall all prescription and OTC ranitidine drugs from the market immediately. The agency has determined that an impurity increases over time, particularly in warm storage temperatures, resulting in unacceptable exposure to the carcinogen NDMA. While some samples tested did not contain…

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The Risks of Modern Blood Thinners

Modern blood thinners are among the most highly-prescribed drugs in the country. More than 5 million American patients are taking factor Xa inhibitors to lower the risk of suffering another heart attack or stroke, or to treat a myriad of conditions from irregular heartbeats and heart disease, to lupus and blood vessel disease.   Modern…