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Sort by date 572 pages found matching <script>alert('What_Security?')</script>- Nigeria Issues Stevens Johnson Syndrome Alert
May-27-16 Washington, DC: Highlighting how little is still understood about Stevens Johnson Syndrome (SJS) , officials in Nigeria issued an alert, warning patients to be careful of their medication use after reports of a Stevens Johnson Syndrome-related death. Africa News (5/14/16) reports that officials warned patients that SJS is often a reaction to medicatio... - Hawaii Becomes First State to Sue Over Defective Airbags and Horrific Injuries
May-19-16 Kapolei, HI: It took some time, as broad brand recognition often does. Be that as it may, the motoring public is beginning to recognize the brand “Takata” with growing awareness that approaches solid and long-serving brands such as Honda - however, without the association with quality that a brand like Honda usually conveys. In this case, Takat... - EEOC Grants Employees Access to Employer Position Statements
Mar-25-16 The United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) has implemented a new policy that will give pause to employers defending discrimination claims in the agency’s forum. • The procedure requires the release of employer position statements, including all non-confidential documents and exhibits, to the charging employee. • Emplo... - Canadian IVC Filter Class-Action Lawsuits Filed
Mar-24-16 Toronto, ON: In addition to the American IVC filter lawsuits filed against the makers of inferior vena cava filters, class-action lawsuits have now been filed in Canada, alleging the devices were unreasonably dangerous and put patients at risk of potentially deadly IVC side effects. The makers of inferior vena cava (IVC) filters face allegations tha... - Olympus Corp On the Hook for $646 Million, Endoscope Infections Still a Concern
Mar-6-16 Washington, DC: A damning report issued at the beginning of the year by Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee Ranking Member Patty Murray (D-Washington) paints a troubling picture reflective of the risks and realities inherent with endoscope infection , and specifically the increasing difficulties in keeping such complex medical... - Woman Survives Stevens Johnson Syndrome Ordeal
Mar-4-16 Miami, FL : Patients taking medications are aware there are side effects to watch out for, but they may not realize that some medications come with a risk of a life-threatening condition known as Stevens Johnson Syndrome. Lawsuits have been filed against drugmakers, doctors, and other health care providers, alleging patients were not adequately warned a... - NBC Investigation: IVC Filter “Never Safe to Be Implanted”
Feb-29-16 Newark, NJ: Following two reports concerning inferior vena cava filters , NBC News has released a follow-up, examining why C.R. Bard continued to sell IVC filters despite reportedly knowing about problems with the filters soon after they were approved by the Food and Drug Administration. The NBC report , based on confidential records that included a... - Transvaginal Mesh—The Past Five Years
Feb-21-16 Washington, DC: From 2011, the FDA has warned health professionals and the public that transvaginal mesh was associated with serious complications that were not rare, and recommended the mesh be bumped up from moderate to high risk. Almost five years later, the agency has reclassified mesh products designed and marketed for transvaginal treatment o... - Invokana Lawsuit Filed within days of Latest FDA Warning
Jan-3-16 Philadelphia, PA: On December 4, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) posted to its website a warning with regard to diabetes drugs in the SGLT2 inhibitor class. The concern is the emergence of diabetic ketoacidosis in individuals with type 2 diabetes. Invokana is one of the drugs tagged by the FDA to include warnings about the potential for the life-... - Manufacturer of Daytrana Skin Patch Found Lacking
Dec-23-15 Miami, FL: A “Form 483” is a document issued under the auspices of the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) over suspected lapses in quality control. In this case, the FDA wrote up Noven Pharmaceuticals for lapses in batch reviews and testing, stability and process controls, and complaints handling. Pundits are left wondering if such lapses ha... - More Than 3,000 Testosterone Lawsuits Consolidated for Proceedings
Nov-18-15 Chicago, IL : Patients continue to file testosterone lawsuits , with more than 3,000 testosterone side effects lawsuits now consolidated for pretrial proceedings. The lawsuits allege men were put at risk of serious cardiovascular side effects from testosterone therapy. According to the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation, as of November 16, 201... - Fluoroqinolone Antibiotics Require Black Box Warning for Heart Rhythm Side Effects
Nov-17-15 Santa Clara, CA: Fluoroqinolone antibiotics, including Levaquin, Avelox and Cipro, should have a new black box warning regarding the risk of heart rhythm problems according to Public Citizen, a prominent national watchdog group. Levaquin, Avelox and Cipro are among the most widely used fluoroquinolone antibiotics, which are a controversial group o... - The Bair Hugger Is Anything but a Warm Hug
Nov-16-15 Topeka, KS: We are just a few weeks away from the date during which the next set of arguments are to be heard regarding the consolidation of Bair Hugger lawsuits in the District of Minnesota. Plaintiffs are hoping to consolidate a collection of lawsuits before the Honorable Donovan W. Frank. Arguments with regard to In Re: Bair Hugger Forced Air Warmin... - When a Car Recall Leads to a Securities Lawsuit
Nov-14-15 New York, NY: A recent car recall has led to a securities fraud lawsuit being filed against an automaker. The lawsuit, filed against Fiat Chrysler, alleges the company made false and misleading statements linked to its securities. The Detroit News (11/6/15) reports that the lawsuit was filed against Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV, CEO Sergio Marchio... - Bair Hugger: The Answer Is Blowing in the Wind
Oct-5-15 Chilton, WI Rosie Bartel is a woman from Chilton, Wisconsin, who went in for a routine knee replacement some years ago. However, Bartel got more than she bargained for and came away from the hospital with more than a new knee. She also left with a MRSA infection that would result in 27 additional surgeries and eventually cost Bartel her right leg, amputate... - Additional Concerns Surface Over Invokana Side Effects: FDA
Oct-4-15 Washington DC Up until now there has been ongoing concern with regard to side effects associated with Invokana, the type 2 diabetes medication marketed by Janssen Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Janssen), an offshoot of pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson. “ Invokana Linked with Cardiovascular Injuries and Kidney Failure ” is a headline no type... - Amidst Stryker Lawsuits, Calls to End FDA Fast-Track Loophole
Sep-27-15 Washington, DC When one considers that a full premarket approval (PMA) process for a new medical device is measured in years, the mere two months it took to get the Stryker Rejuvenate Modular Hip System approved for market seems remarkably short. This is especially true considering the relatively high failure rate and the subsequent voluntary recall of... - Coumadin: “The Most Dangerous Drug in America”
Sep-20-15 Asheville, NC It can easily be said that the pressure on Coumadin (warfarin) has been off ever since the two newer blood thinners Pradaxa and Xarelto have been on the market and commanding headlines with their inherent lack of antidotes (although a reversing agent for Pradaxa is currently in the pipeline for FDA approval). In fact, warfarin has bene... - Problems with Stevens Johnson Syndrome Stem from Lack of Awareness
Sep-13-15 Savannah, GA August was Stevens Johnson Syndrome (SJS) awareness month, but many people are still unaware of the risk of developing SJS after taking medication. Lawsuits have been filed against the makers of some medications, alleging the drugmakers are not doing their part to alert patients about the risk of SJS linked to medications. They say that a... - FDA Concerned About Daytrana Side Effects
Sep-5-15 Washington, DC The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning that Daytrana side effects could include a risk of permanent skin disfiguration. The warning came in June 2015, when the FDA said it had received 51 cases of chemical leukoderma - changing of skin color - in the past eight years. Daytrana is a skin patch used to treat att...