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Two New Studies Provide Evidence of Trasylol Dangers

Posted on February 22, 2008
Philadelphia, PA: Two new studies have been conducted that confirms that kidney damage, and even death, can result from the use of Trasylol to reduce bleeding during heart bypass surgeries. Both studies have suggested that the drug increases the risk over the short-term and the long-term.

Rented Yamaha Rhino Cuts Family Vacation Short

Posted on February 22, 2008
Thornton CO: When John rented a Yamaha Rhino for his family to enjoy while on vacation, he had no idea the ride would end with his ten-year-old son being rushed to the hospital when the Rhino rolled over.

Botox: Lose the Wrinkles, Lose Your Life?

Posted on February 22, 2008
Washington, DC: Got a Botox shot lately, to mitigate those wrinkles? Here's the thing—Botox could actually provide one little wrinkle of its own: You could die from it.

Avandia Alert Allegedly Alarms the FDA

Posted on February 21, 2008
Waltham, MA: Findings from a recent study by the New England Journal regarding the use of Avandia have allegedly been released to the Food and Drug Administration. The study's date is May 21, 2007 and some of the findings have been cause for alarm to the government agency.

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Kugel Mesh: Federal Court Expands Devices It Will Consider

Posted on February 21, 2008
Providence, RI: The news for Kugel mesh manufacturer Davol doesn't get any better, but it does for victims of the Kugel Mesh patch as well as other Davol mesh devices after the Federal Court in Rhode Island decided late last month to expand the Davol products that qualify for litigation.

Mesothelioma Medically Devastates Many Over Multiple Years

Posted on February 21, 2008
Washington, D.C.: Mesothelioma presents itself often as a deadly after effect of asbestos exposure. Malignant Mesothelioma is infamous for being the "asbestos lung cancer." For many years Congress has tried to assist those suffering with this condition by making their lawsuits public knowledge...

Credit Card Abuse: Like Your Balance, it Keeps Going On, and on, and…

Posted on February 21, 2008
Washington, DC: It's hardly surprising that credit card defaults have risen 30 percent, given the challenges consumers face simply navigating the minefield of fees, penalties and other questionable practices amounting to credit card abuse.

FDA Renews Concerns Regarding Botox and Death

Posted on February 21, 2008
Hollywood, CA: The FDA is now renewing their concerns regarding the risk of death and other health issues that can arise as a result of using Botox. This renewed concern comes after the group Public Citizen, based out of Washington, asked the FDA to place the strongest possible black box warning on the Allergan company's very popular anti-aging product...

Nobel Direct Dental Implants Increase Profits and Lawsuits

Posted on February 21, 2008
Yorba Linda, CA: Nobel Biocare may be reaping the profits from its Nobel Direct titanium dental implants but the "world leader in innovative evidence based dental solutions" (according to its website) might want to put some of its profits away for a rainy day—lawsuits are on the way...

Supreme Court Upholds Individual’s Right to Sue Over 401(k)

Posted on February 21, 2008
Southlake, TX: You could forgive James LaRue for being ticked with the administrators alleged to have mis-managed his 401(k) investments after the value of his holdings plunged $150,000. His instructions were to move his portfolio into safer investments.

Nearly a Third of Bypass Patients Given Trasylol

Posted on February 21, 2008
Seattle, WA: It has been found that Trasylol was given to as many as one-third of U.S. patients who had undergone heart bypass or comparable surgery before the November 2007 recall of the drug, according to researcher Dr. Dennis Mangano.

Chantix: Driven to Quit, Driven to Despair

Posted on February 21, 2008
Washington, DC: The on-line posts and the stories just keep coming—disgruntled users of Chantix who report depression, aggression or even suicidal thoughtsthemselves, or similar behavior from friends and loved ones taking Chantix in an effort to quit smoking.

Second Duragesic/Fentanyl Recall in Less Than One Week

Posted on February 21, 2008
Washington, DC: A second recall has been issued for Duragesic/Fentanyl patches issued across the United States. The recall involves fourteen lots of the Fentanyl Transdermal System CII patches issued by Actavis, Inc. and sold by Actavis South Atlantic, LLC.

Appeals Court Upholds $7 Million Accutane Judgement against Roche Pharmaceuticals

Posted on February 21, 2008
Pensacola, FL: Adam Mason of Pensacola was a very young man in 1991 when his doctor prescribed Roche Pharmaceuticals' Accutane to treat his acne. Soon afterward, Mason developed symptoms of Crohn's disease, a form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and one of many potential side effects of Accutane that Roche has never fully acknowledged and only briefly mentions in their product safety warnings.

Yamaha Rhino Leaves Man with Atrophied Leg Muscles

Posted on February 21, 2008
Apple Valley, CA: A five-minute ride on a Yamaha Rhino ended when it flipped over, crushing the leg of its passenger. Kevin, an athletic, fit construction manager, took a quick ride on a Yamaha Rhino on New Year's Eve, 2006. He had never been on a Rhino before, although he owned a quad himself.

Medtronic Sprint Fidelis: Supreme Court Sides with Medtronic in Key Case

Posted on February 20, 2008
Washington, DC: On Wednesday, February 20, the US Supreme Court handed down its decision in the closely watched Riegel v. Medtronic case. Upholding lower court decisions, the Supremes affirmed by 8-1 the dismissal of a state lawsuit brought against Medtronic by the family of the late Charles Riegel.

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