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Sort by date 2,533 pages found matching nerve damage- Medical Companies Roll out New Cold Therapy Machines Despite Health Risks
Apr-28-10 Washington, D.C. A number of healthcare providers and major manufacturers are releasing new cold therapy machines despite the serious risk of bodily harm the devices present. Medical device manufacturer DJO Incorporated, sporting equipment company Right Down Broadway, and pharmaceutical supplier Lil' Drug Store Products are all launching new cold or... - Malpractice - Verdict in favor of Plaintiff in the amount of US$5,835,000
Case Name : Celeste and Ignacio Trevino v. Mithcell Sheinkop, M.D. and Michael Lee, M.D. Case Number : No. 09 L 010604 Verdict Date : 2015-01-22 Outcome Type : Jury Verdict Court : Trial started on January 2, 2015; verdict rendered on January 22, 2015\n\nAmount of Verdict: $5,835,000\n\n... - GlaxoSmithKline Removing Zinc from Denture Cream
Feb-18-10 Washington, DC GlaxoSmithKline announced that it is removing zinc from denture cream following numberous allegations of denture cream zinc poisoning . Zinc poisoning has been linked to serious neurological and blood problems. According to the Associated Press on 2/13/10, GlaxoSmithKline will stop manufacturing and marketing Super Poligrip Original, U... - Proton Pump Inhibitor FAQ
What are Proton Pump Inhibitors? Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are medications used to treat heartburn, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), ulcers in the stomach and small intestine and inflammation of the esophagus. They work by reducing the amount of acid in the patient's stomach. Proton pump inhibitors are available either through prescription... - Proton Pump Inhibitor Lawsuit Information and Legal News
Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are a group of drugs mainly used to relieve symptoms of acid reflux, or gastroesophageal reflux disease. PPIs have been linked to an increased risk of bone fractures, heart attacks, cardiac birth defects (only in Prilosec), and more recently chronic kidney disease (CKD). The risk of proton pump inhibitor side effects has b... - Avastin FAQ
What is Avastin ? Avastin (generic name bevacizumab ) is an anti-cancer drug used in combination with chemotherapy. Avastin is given through an infusion into a vein (intravenous, IV). How does Avastin work? Avastin chemotherapy inhibits tumor growth by preventing the formation of new blood vessels that then deliver oxygen and nutrients to... - Avastin, Avastin Side Effects, Avastin Lawsuit, Avastin News, Avastin FDA
Since Avastin FDA approval in 2004 for Avastin cancer treatment , the drug has also been used off-label for Avastin macular degeneration, administered by Avastin eye injection. Studies now show that Avastin or bevacizumab side effects outweigh the benefits of Avastin chemotherapy, particularly in Avastin breast cancer patients. Avastin lawsuits claim th... - Kugel Mesh Complications "Humiliating"
Nov-16-08 Lenoir, NC Tish H. has had serious health problems since a Kugel Mesh hernia patch was used to repair her hernia. She says that she has had every complication associated with the patch and now faces a lifetime of medications and potentially life-threatening problems. She has also undergone numerous surgeries that have caused even more health problems. ... - SGLT2 Inhibitor Forxiga Safety Review Launched
Ottawa, Canada: Further to the US Food & Drug Administration' (FDA) warning regarding Invokana, a sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT2 ) inhibitors, Health Canada has initiated a safety review for the prescription diabetes drug dapagliflozin (Forxiga) and the risk of ketoacidosis, a serious condition that leads to high levels of blood acids cal... - Mirena User Diagnosed with Pseudotumor Cerebri
Dec-5-15 Peoria, AZ: Jess was recently diagnosed with pseudotumor cerebri but her neurologist didn’t give a conclusive explanation as to why she has this condition. Jess didn’t know at the time about the link between the Mirena IUD and this condition, which is also called Idiopathic intracranial hypertension or benign intracranial hypertension. &l... - FDA Evaluating Fluoroquinolone Antibiotics for Peripheral Sensorimotor Neuropathy
Fluoroquinolone side effects reportedly include an increased risk of serious problems including peripheral neuropathy and tendon rupture. The reported link between fluoroquinolones and peripheral neuropathy has led the FDA to announce an updated warning label for the medications. In 2008, the FDA added a boxed warning to alert patients to the link betw... - $73.4M Settlement Awarded in Boston Scientific Obtryx Transvaginal Sling Injury Lawsuit
Los Angeles, CA: A massive $73.4 million settlement has been awarded against Boston Scientific Corp in an Obtryx transvaginal sling personal injury and defective products lawsuit. A Dallas jury awarded the settlement in what is the first trial to go against the pelvic mesh devices manufacturer. The jury found that Boston Scientific grossly n... - Property Damage Leads to Hurricane Sandy Insurance Claims
Nov-9-12 New York, NY For home owners and business owners who suffered damage to their homes, offices and properties, the process of dealing with a Hurricane Sandy insurance claim could be yet another stressful situation. Insurance companies may deny Hurricane Sandy losses or find reasons to under-compensate or unreasonably delay paying out a claim--known as "... - Defective Hip Implant Lawsuit News and Legal Information
Hip replacement lawsuits have been filed due to early failure of certain hip implants used in the procedure. Metal-on-metal hip replacement systems have reportedly caused pain and other side effects, often requiring revision surgery. Defective hip implant lawsuits have been filed against various manufacturers and distributors by patients alleging hip replac... - Arkansas Medical Malpractice Legal News & Lawsuit Information
Arkansas medical malpractice claims are made against doctors or other healthcare professionals or organizations whose standard of care fails to meet an acceptable level. When the standard of care falls and a patient suffers harm as a result, an Arkansas medical malpractice lawsuit may be filed against the doctor, health care provider, or institution whos... - Actos - Actos Bladder Cancer, Actos Lawsuit - LawyersAndSettlements.com
Actos (pioglitazone hydrochloride) is a member of a class of drugs known as thiazolidinediones, which have been linked to bladder cancer, liver disease and cardiovascular issues. Actos side effects include increased risk of congestive heart failure (CHF), increased risk of rare but serious liver problems, an increased risk of fractures, and an increased... - Actos Side Effects FAQ
What is Actos? Actos , known generically as pioglitazone hydrochloride, is in a class of drugs known as thiazolidinediones. It is used to treat type 2 diabetes and was initially approved by the FDA in 1999. What are Actos side effects? Actos has been linked to side effects including rhabdomyolysis, heart failure, weight gain, fractures, edema a... - Unfit for Duty - Veteran Blames Medtronic Bone Graft
Oct-30-13 Scranton, PA Mario, an Iraqi war veteran, was hit by artillery shell in Kuwait and seriously injured his spine. “I considered myself lucky, the two guys with me didn’t make it,” he says. “But all these years later I’m still suffering thanks to this Medtronic Infuse Bone Graft .” Mario, age 48, was thrown backwards... - Hewlett-Packard Company Announces Recall of 85,000 Notebook Computer Batteries in the U.S.
April 20, 2006, Hewlett-Packard announced another Notebook battery recall due to risks of fire hazards and potential property damage. Over 15,000 batteries and 4,000 recalled batteries in the U.S. with L3 bar code label. October 14, 2005, Hewlett-Packard Company announced the recall of about 135,000 Notebook Computer Batteries world wide, with an esti... - Attorney Wes Pittman Speaks about the BP Oil Spill
May-8-10 Panama City, FL Those who have suffered economic damage as a result of the BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico may be able to file a lawsuit against the companies responsible. Wes Pittman, attorney at The Pittman Firm, P.A., says many people have been affected by the oil pollution, and there are things they can do to increase their chances of success in...