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Jan-11-11 Miami, FL The shoulder pain pump has become vilified in the medical community, primarily due to misinformation regarding its proper use in proximity to the shoulder. Surgeons have been known to place the tip of a pain pump catheter directly into the joint in an effort to maximize pain relief and to speed healing, without realizing the dangers and risk... - New Twist on DePuy Hip Replacement Issue
Jan-10-11 Palo Alto, CA A new twist in the DePuy Hip Replacement story is the potential for neurological and cardiac issues relating to the failure of the now-maligned metal-on-metal hip replacement system. The DePuy ASR XL Acetabular and DePuy ASR Hip Resurfacing systems were recalled last year after they began failing in a large proportion of hip replacement p... - When Times Get Tough, the Tough Get a Lawyer
Jan-7-11 Sacramento, CA With incoming Governor Jerry Brown signaling tough economic times for California, it behooves every employee to ensure they are meeting or exceeding performance expectations. That said, if cutbacks emerge as a result of Brown's announced no-nonsense budget, then rest assured that California labor laws are in place to protect your rights. ... - Amiodarone: Father Went into Hospital and Never Came Out
Jan-4-11 Houston, TX When Robert R. was put on amiodarone , his family thought the drug was necessary to treat his condition. They did not realize that, because of amiodarone side effects, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) had only approved amiodarone as a drug of last resort. Furthermore, they did not realize that the drug could result in amiodarone lun... - ER Burn Injuries Result in Lawsuits
Dec-23-10 Columbus, OH Although the hospital is the place where people go to heal from serious injuries, sometimes medical malpractice results in patients being worse off than they were before they went to the hospital. Medical negligence, including burns caused by improper procedures in the ER, can cause serious injury to patients. Medical malpractice lawsuits... - Two Injured in Springfield Motorcycle Accident
Dec-23-10 Springfield, MO Two drivers were injured in a recent Springfield motorcycle accident near Shell Knob in Barry County, reports the Joplin Globe . Trevor C. Messbarger, 24, and Shane P. Fancher, 27, both of Cassville, Missouri, were reportedly taken to nearby St. John's Hospital in Cassville with moderate injuries, according to the Missouri State Hig... - FDA to Remove Breast Cancer Indication for Avastin
Dec-17-10 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has announced that the agency is recommending removing the breast cancer indication from the label for Avastin (bevacizumab) because the drug has not been shown to be safe and effective for that use. The agency is making this recommendation after reviewing the results of four clinical studies of Avastin in women... - Johnson & Johnson Loses First Levaquin Side Effects Trial
Dec-16-10 Minneapolis, MN A Minnesota jury recently ruled that Johnson & Johnson must pay $1.1 million in punitive damages to an 82-year-old man who claimed the company failed to properly warn of Levaquin side effects, Bloomberg reports. The federal court jury in Minneapolis also awarded $700,000 in compensatory damages to the man, John Schedin, who cla... - Eight Charged with Defrauding BP Oil Spill Compensation Fund
Dec-14-10 Washington, DC There is one in every crowd—or in this case, eight. As much concern as there was for the BP Oil Spill and the impact it would have on the lives and livelihoods of those directly affected, recent reports suggest that winter tourism at least is returning to normal levels in those areas. Meanwhile, there are reports of individuals def... - Heart Attack Patient Shocked to Discover Darvon/Darvocet Recall
Dec-11-10 Weare, NH Jeff recently found out that Darvon and Darvocet are associated with heart problems, which explains why he suffered a heart attack in his prime, and why he is furious with the FDA. "If the FDA is going to approve a drug like Darvon or Darvocet, and if it is going to cause more harm than good, it should be public knowledge," says Jeff. "It's l... - DePuy Reportedly Paid Millions to Surgeons
Dec-10-10 New Haven, CT As DePuy hip replacement trials draw near, the company has come under fire for paying millions of dollars to doctors across the US, according to a report by the Connecticut Health I-Team (C-HIT; 12/06/10). Following the DePuy hip replacement recall, lawsuits were filed alleging the DePuy hip devices were unreasonably defective and had a... - Chinese Drywall Victims Hold Rally in Washington, DC
Dec-10-10 Washington, DC Homeowners who have been living with Chinese drywall have decided to air their frustrations in the nation's capital by holding a rally recently in front of the Senate, WVEC.com reports. The homeowners are reportedly protesting the slow pace of lawmakers in responding to their concerns about the building material, which is toxic, the... - "The Levaquin Makers Are Going to Pay for the Damage They Caused"
Dec-9-10 Spokane, WA "I'm not the type of person to sue anyone and I have never taken anyone to court, but this time is different," says Rob. In my book, the Levaquin side effects far outweigh the benefits. Just before Thanksgiving, a nurse practitioner prescribed Rob Levaquin for a sinus and staph infection. "The very next day my lower legs, especially my... - Cipro User: "Your Life Is Miserable"
Dec-9-10 Land O' Lakes, FL Michelle A. says she was only on Cipro for a few days when she developed Cipro side effects . The side effects she suffered, however, were not the Cipro effects that are receiving the most attention—Cipro tendonitis or Cipro tendon rupture. Instead, Michelle suffered from cartilage degeneration that has ultimately resulted in her... - Fentanyl Patch Ordeal "A Nightmare"
Dec-8-10 Jackson, MI When Karen and her husband Frank (real names withheld) visited the doctor to change Frank's pain medication, they had no idea about the risks associated with the fentanyl patches. But it only took around 12 hours for the reported fentanyl side effects to become clear. Less than 24 hours after he received his first dose from the fentanyl pat... - How Long Is Too Long on Fosamax?
Nov-18-10 Trail, British Columbia Elsie's doctor prescribed her Fosamax for osteoporosis, but after taking the drug for almost four years, she stopped after learning of Fosamax side effects, including Osteonecrosis of the Jaw (ONJ)—also known as "dead jaw"—and femur fractures. "At first I was on another bone density drug but suffered such bad hear... - Zimmer Hip Class Action Filed in Canada
Nov-15-10 Toronto, Ontario The Zimmer hip debacle that alleges faulty hip replacements has migrated to the Great White North, with the recent announcement of a class-action lawsuit filed in Canada. The national class action, filed October 27th, represents all persons in Canada excluding the province of British Columbia, who may have been implanted with the alleg... - Eleven Children Injured in St. Louis Traffic Accident Involving School Bus
Nov-10-10 Arnold, MO A St. Louis traffic accident on November 1st resulted in two drivers and 11 students being injured, according to St. Louis Public Radio News . The accident, which took place in the St. Louis suburb of Arnold, occurred when a pickup truck hit a school bus from behind. The bus had stopped in order to allow a student to board. Fox School... - FDA Panel Recommends Phenytoin Warning for Purple Glove Syndrome
Nov-3-10 Washington, DC An advisory committee of the Food and Drug Administration has recommended that intravenous (IV) phenytoin, an anti seizure medication marketed as Dilantin, should be labeled with warnings that the drug can cause Purple Glove Syndrome, (PGS). The panel stopped short of having the drug pulled from the market. While PGS is extremely rar... - John Fratti: FDA Advocate for Levaquin and Drug Safety
Nov-1-10 Hershey, PA John Fratti has been actively involved with Levaquin and other fluoroquinolone drugs since he was injured by Levaquin. Lawyers and Settlements first spoke with Mr. Fratti in July 2009 . He is now a part-time government employee at the Food and Drug Administration as an "FDA Patient Representative for Drug Safety and Risk Management."...