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Nov-13-12 Miami, FL People who took Fen-Phen diet pills could still be worried about the risk of developing heart problems, and understandably so. After all, Fen-Phen side effects could take a long time to develop. As patients monitor their health and wonder whether they, too, will develop serious heart problems, some Fen-Phen lawsuits are still working their wa... - Still More Actos Bladder Cancer Lawsuits Are Filed
Nov-10-12 San Francisco, CA Even though it has been more than a year since the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning about the risk of Actos side effects including a potential link between Actos and bladder cancer, Actos lawsuits are still being filed alleging patients were harmed by their use of the medication. A recently-filed Actos bladder... - Propecia Side Effects Difficult to Discuss
Nov-4-12 Seattle, WA For some men, Propecia side effects , including some Propecia long term side effects, are embarrassing to discuss, even with a doctor. That's because Propecia side effects in men reportedly include an increased risk of sexual dysfunction, impotence and lowered sex drive, all conditions difficult to talk about at the best of times, but made w... - Medtronic Slammed by Infuse Testimony to US Senate Investigators
Oct-31-12 Washington, DC Blockbuster revelations made to a US Senate investigation committee paints a bleak picture of the integrity of the medical devices industry, which appears motivated by greed and success at the ultimate expense of patient safety. Specifically, it is alleged that Medtronic helped control the content of published papers trumpeting the company's... - The Catch 22 Associated With Bisphosphonate Drugs
Oct-31-12 Boston, MA The Harvard name is synonymous with expert analysis and considered opinion on the latest data. That said, Harvard Women's Health Watch this past summer weighed in on bisphosphonates side effects , and in spite of compelling evidence that bisphosphonates work in lessening the effects of osteoporosis, the drug's rare capacity to actually fost... - The Weight Behind Consumers Reports Warning Against Actos
Oct-29-12 Yonkers, NY There has been various writings, and warnings against Actos and specifically, Actos bladder cancer . One such warning was released this past August when Consumer Reports , published by Consumers Union since 1936, went on record as suggesting Actos should only be used as a last line of defense against Type 2 diabetes due to serious side effe... - CDC, FDA Confirm Presence of Meningitis Fungus at NECC Pharmacy
Oct-18-12 Framingham, MA According to federal investigators, more evidence has been found linking the meningitis fungus and the New England Compounding Center, the pharmacy at the center of the deadly, multi-state meningitis outbreak. In a joint statement issued by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration, the agencies state... - Meningitis Infections and Death Toll Climb as Feds Raid NECC Plant
Oct-17-12 Atlanta, GA The number of people infected with fungal meningitis resulting from tainted steroid medication has risen to 247, according to the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). The death toll has also climbed to 19, with 15 states out of 23 that received shipments of the preservative-free methylprednisolone acetate reporting... - LawyersandSettlements.com Reports 70 Percent Spike in Mortgage Claims
Oct-13-12 Santa Cruz, CA (Press Release) While the aftermath of the sub-prime mortgage crisis has seen a number of large U.S. banks defending themselves against charges of misconduct, new data reported by LawyersandSettlements.com indicates consumers are still being impacted by the crisis. Mortgage-related complaints submitted to the legal news website have continue... - Meningitis Death Toll Reaches 14, 170 People Infected in 11 States
Oct-11-12 Washington, DC The deadly multi-state fungal meningitis outbreak continues to spread with the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reporting infections in 11 states. The CDC is also reporting that 170 people have been confirmed ill with the disease and a further 14 have died. The latest fatalities are in Florida and Indiana. So far, deaths have occurr... - The Fen-Phen Saga
Oct-11-12 Santa Fe, NM It has been more than 10 years since the fen-phen diet pill was removed from the market due to concerns about fen-phen side effects, but drug makers are still looking for another diet drug to help people lose weight. People who suffered serious heart problems after taking fen-phen pills might be wary about weight loss medications, but that... - Fresenius Medical Care Recall: Did Company Trip Up?
Sep-19-12 Waltham, MA The effectiveness of a regulator depends largely on the information it has at its disposal. To that end, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) more often than not must rely on the voluntary dissemination of information from manufacturers to properly and effectively regulate the industry for the benefit of the general public. A recent issue... - Beyaz Just as Dangerous as Yasmin, Yaz
Sep-17-12 Santa Rosa, NM Grace started taking Beyaz in 2006 but had to discontinue the birth control pill one year later. She went to her doctor complaining of swelling in her hands and feet, then her doctor found a blood clot. Grace, age 26, says she was in excellent condition before taking Beyaz. “My doctor sent me to the hospital to get a CAT Scan an... - Yasmin / Yaz: 50 Deaths in 50 Months
Sep-12-12 Washington, DC With reports of more than 50 deaths in the approximately four years from 2004 to 2008, little wonder the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has ordered the manufacturer of Yasmin and Yaz , together with the makers of other third-generation oral contraceptives containing the synthetic hormone drospirenone, to strengthen warnings with re... - Women and Doctors Deal With Conflicting Information Regarding SSRI Side Effects
Sep-10-12 Pittsburgh, PA When there is no consensus about the potential for Lexapro side effects , it can be difficult for patients to know if the benefits are worth the risks. After all, the risk of Lexapro birth defects has to be weighed against the benefits of taking the antidepressant. This is especially true for pregnant women, who must consider the risks to... - Zithromax Reactions Rare, But Real Nonetheless
Sep-9-12 Washington, DC As Americans and their physicians continue to embrace antibiotics as the quickest and most efficient method of controlling grievous infections, the capacity for drugs such as Zithromax to imbue patients with Zithromax side effects remains a hot-button debate between proponents of modern medicine and traditionalists who wonder if the cure... - Medtronic Infuse: Painful and Tragic Consequences
Sep-4-12 Denver, CO Since having a Medtronic Infuse bone graft six years ago, Libby was prescribed Fentanyl patches and oxycontin for severe pain. Unfortunately, one of the drugs prescribed to take away her pain, took away her son as well. “The saddest part of all is that Joshua stole one of my Fentanyl patches a year ago, overdosed and died,” sa... - The Jury is Still Out on Pradaxa Benefits and Risks
Sep-1-12 Nashville, TN The jury is still out, both literally and figuratively, regarding Pradaxa side effects . The blood thinner, a recent-generation drug that was thought to be an improvement over Coumadin for the prevention of blood clots leading to heart attack and stroke, has been bolstered by studies that suggest it is just as effective as the 50-year-old... - Couple Files Bank Overdraft Fees Lawsuit
Aug-30-12 Scranton, PA Concerns over the potential for excessive bank overdraft fees are exacerbated this time of year with the return of students to school. That means back-to-school shopping and the bills that come with it. With more Americans trying to reign in their credit card debt and using debit cards tied to a checking account to make purchases, there is... - Bayer Admits to Shareholders It Could Cost $1.2 Billion to Settle Lawsuits
Aug-29-12 Washington, DC One aspect of the need for investor's meetings and the filing of quarterly reports, is the virtual impossibility for a corporation to hide events, data and statistics it might otherwise prefer to keep under wraps. Such is the case with Bayer Pharmaceuticals, the manufacturer of Yasmin birth control . During the process of reporting its...