Autistic Children Taking Risperdal Vulnerable to Weight Gain
A recent study suggests that autistic children who take certain atypical antipsychotics, including Risperdal, are more vulnerable to weight gain. Risperdal is one of a number of second –generation antipsychotic drugs that have been approved by the U.S. Food & … Continue reading
Taxotere Hair Loss Litigation Grows, With New Filing in Louisiana
A woman from La Place, Louisiana has filed a Taxotere lawsuit that accuses Sanofi-Aventis of withholding information about the drug’s potential to cause permanent alopecia. The complaint, which is currently pending in the U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana, … Continue reading
Proton Pump inhibitors May Worsen Kidney Risks When Combined With Other Meds
Nexium and other proton pump inhibitors are known to be associated with a serious kidney complication called acute interstitial nephritis. Now new research suggests that patients who use the popular heartburn drugs face an even greater risk if they are … Continue reading
Johnson & Johnson Seeks Venue Change for Upcoming Talcum Powder Trial
Johnson & Johnson is seeking a new venue for the next trial involving its talc-based powders and ovarian cancer. According to a report from Law360.com, the company wants the trial moved at least 100 miles away from St. Louis, Missouri, … Continue reading
Abilify Leads Medicaid Spending
Abilify, an antipsychotic medication that has been linked to gambling addiction and other compulsive behaviors, ranks as Medicaid’s costliest drug in aggregate. According to a new report from the Kaiser Commission on Medicaid and the Uninsured, Abilify priced higher per … Continue reading
Study Reveals Cancerous Chemicals in E-Cigarette Vapors
Researchers have discovered two new cancer-causing chemicals in the vapors emitted by e-cigarettes. The findings, which were published this month in Environmental Science and Technology, suggest that the popular devices are anything but healthy. “Advocates of e-cigarettes say emissions are … Continue reading
Bair Hugger Lawsuit Defendants Seek Testimony from Overseas Witnesses
The defendants named in hundreds of Bair Hugger lawsuits are seeking testimony from a number of potential witnesses based in the U.K. and Australia. According to documents pending in the U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota, the individuals in questions … Continue reading
Vimovo Case Report Details Kidney Failure, Other Complications
Millions of people routinely take proton pump inhibitors to relieve the symptoms of heartburn and other gastric ailments. However a recent Vimovo case report suggests that the risks potentially associated with these widely-used drugs should not be taken lightly. Vimovo … Continue reading
Concerta, Other ADHD Meds May Cause Heart Rhythm Problems
A recent study suggests that children treated with Concerta or Ritalin may be more susceptible to certain heart problems, including arrhythmia. While the risk is small, researchers writing in the May 31st issue of the British Medical Journal cautioned that … Continue reading
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