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FDA Gives 7 Companies Go Ahead To Market Generic Plavix
The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) just gave seven companies the go-ahead to market generic Plavix. Plavix is a blood thinner prescribed for the prevention of blood clots, heart attacks, and which has been linked to serious side effects such as the heart attacks and strokes it is supposed to ...
Pennsylvania Health System Proposes Comprehensive Fracking Study
A proposed study would examine the health effects of hydraulic fracturing (fracking) drilling on the people living closest to active natural gas wells.
Fracking Boom Changing Way of Life in Pennsylvania's Northern Tier
In just a few years, the impact of hydraulic fracturing (fracking) drilling on northeastern Pennsylvania is hard to miss. Thousands of natural gas wells have been opened in that area specifically in the last five years as companies look to exploit the vast Marcellus shale formation about two miles below the ...
Actos Bladder Cancer Lawsuit Filed by West Virginia Resident
Actos (pioglitazone) continues to be named in lawsuits alleging long-term use of the type 2 diabetes drug caused patients to develop bladder cancer. Just last week, the national law firm of Parker Waichman LLP filed suit against Takeda Pharmaceuticals on behalf of a West Virginia man who developed bladder cancer ...
Pradaxa Associated with more Complications than Warfarin, According to Early Study Findings
Early results from the largest study to date to compare Pradaxa and warfarin indicate that in a real-world setting, Pradaxa causes more complications than decades-old warfarin. The preliminary study results were announced last week, during the 2012 Thrombosis and Hemostasis Summit of North America.
Canadian Warning Issued for Actos Bladder Cancer Side Effect Risk
Health Canada has become the most recent national drug regulator to issue a warning about Actos and bladder cancer. Last month, the agency warned that interim results from a 10-year-study indicated that patients taking Actos for more than a year faced an increased risk of bladder cancer. Health Canada also ...
Actos Side Effects Lawyers Says Whistleblower Revelations Could Boost Bladder Cancer, Heart Failure Lawsuits
An attorney with a prominent personal injury law firm says an Actos whistleblower lawsuit filed earlier this year could strengthen legal claims alleging the type 2 diabetes medication caused some users to develop bladder cancer and heart failure.
National Law Firms Calls for More FDA Action on Actos Bladder Cancer Threat
A national law firm is not satisfied with the way the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has handled warnings regarding Actos (pioglitazone) bladder cancer risks. In a statement published today, Parker Waichman LLP called on the FDA to compel Takeda Pharmaceuticals, the maker of the type 2 diabetes drug, ...
Lawsuits over DePuy ASR Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants Continue to Mount
DePuy Orthopaedics and its parent, Johnson & Johnson, continue to be hit with lawsuits over recalled metal-on-metal DePuy ASR hip implants. Just yesterday, the national law firm of Parker Waichman LLP announced it had filed yet another DePuy ASR hip implant lawsuit, this time on behalf of a Virginia resident ...
Failing DePuy ASR Hip Implants Sending Hundreds of Australians Back to the OR
Roughly 1,000 people in Australia have had to undergo revision surgeries because of failed DePuy ASR hip implants. According to TheAge.com, DePuy Orthopaedics has heard from more than 4,000 people in Australia and New Zealand seeking help with the recalled metal-on-metal hip replacement devices.
Ground Zero Rescue and Recovery Workers Excluded from Settlement
Are our < "http://www.yourlawyer.com/topics/overview/world_trade_center_emergency_workers">World Trade Center (WTC) heroes being unfairly excluded from the ongoing settlement process to settle lawsuits over exposure to the toxic dust that covered the WTC following the 9/11 attacks? Some Ground Zero rescue and recovery workers … Continue reading
World Trade Center-Ground Zero Deadline Extended Nov. 8th
The Associated Press (AP) is breaking with news about a deadline extension for thousands of Ground Zero workers to settle lawsuits over exposure to the toxic dust that covered the < "http://www.yourlawyer.com/topics/overview/world_trade_center_emergency_workers">World Trade Center (WTC) following the 9/11 attacks. Some … Continue reading
People Exposed to Ground Zero Dust Still Experiencing Headaches
Not surprisingly, those workers and residents who were exposed to the dust and fumes that were caused by the collapse of the < "http://www.yourlawyer.com/topics/overview/world_trade_center_emergency_workers">World Trade Center’s Twin Towers on September 11, 2001 continue to report that they still suffer from … Continue reading
Nanotubes May Be As Dangerous As Asbestos
It seems as if < "http://www.yourlawyer.com/topics/overview/asbestos">Nanotubes may pose similar health risks as asbestos. Discovered in 1991, Nanotubes are basically rolled-up carbon sheets—tiny, super-strong carbon fibers—used to produce materials much lighter and stronger than steel. Nanotubes are found in a variety … Continue reading
BPA Implicated in Health Problems, US Report Says
< "http://www.yourlawyer.com/practice_areas/toxic_substances">Bisphenol A, or BPA—a fairly ubiquitous chemical used in polycarbonate plastic products, including baby bottles and metal can coatings could be linked to a range of hormonal problems—according to a recent and preliminary government report developed by a group … Continue reading
FEMA Offers Refunds on Toxic Trailers
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will offer refunds to people who bought toxic FEMA trailers. The < "http://www.yourlawyer.com/topics/overview/toxic_fema_trailers">toxic FEMA trailers issued to Hurricane Katrina survivors are contaminated with formaldehyde. FEMA’s prior recommendation for fixing the problem was for families … Continue reading
Asbestos Whistleblower Says He Was Demoted by New York City Schools
An < "http://www.yourlawyer.com/topics/overview/asbestos">asbestos whistleblower is claiming that has been demoted for speaking out about asbestos problems at New York City schools. According to a press release from his lawyer, John Kielbasa, a 22-year veteran steamfitter for the New York City … Continue reading
CSI Fingerprint Toy Pulled from Connecticut Stores Due to Asbestos Contamination
Sales of the CSI Fingerprint Examination Kit have been halted by the Department of Consumer Protection in Connecticut, which is alerting consumers to return the dangerous asbestos-laden toy to the original place of purchase. “With the success of crime shows … Continue reading
Asbestos Found in Toys, Other Products, Consumer Group Says
Asbestos is present in many toys and consumer products, according to the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization. The group, the nation’s largest asbestos victim’s organization, was created in 2004 by asbestos victims and their families, and has spent over $165,000 for … Continue reading
Con Edison says Steam Pipe Involved in New York City Explosion Repaired in March, Inspected Morning of Blast
Wednesday’s violent New York City < "http://www.yourlawyer.com/topics/overview/new_york_city_steam_pipe_explosion">steam pipe explosion has raised questions regarding Con Edison’s maintenance of the pipe network that runs under the city. And apparently, the steam pipes under 41st Street and Lexington Avenue, the site the massive … Continue reading
