European Regulator Issues Xeljanz Warning After Study Sees Pulmonary Embolism, Death Risk with Higher Dose
Regulators in Europe have issued a new Xeljanz warning, after data from an ongoing study suggested pulmonary embolism and death occurred more frequently among patients taking a higher dose of the medication. What is Xeljanz? Xeljanz is a twice-daily tablet … Continue reading
As One Johnson & Johnson Talcum Powder Lawsuit Trial Nears its End, Another Begins
A long-running mesothelioma trial involving Johnson & Johnson’s Baby Powder is nearing its end game in New Jersey’s Middlesex County Superior Court, as the parties prepare to present closing arguments later today. At the same time, a California jury will … Continue reading
Connecticut Veteran Joins Growing Litigation Over 3M Combat Arms Earplugs
A Connecticut man has become one of the most recent military veterans to sue the 3M Company over allegedly defective Combat Arms Earplugs. According to a complaint filed in the U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut, on March 19th, Jonathan … Continue reading
Monsanto Roundup Jury Hears Misconduct Claims, as Federal Trial Enters 2nd Phase
A closely-watched trial involving Roundup weed killer and its alleged potential to cause cancer entered its second phase Wednesday, when jurors in San Francisco federal court were told of Monsanto’s alleged efforts to manipulate science and conceal the health risks … Continue reading
Mounting Breast Implant Illness Reports Prompt Renewed Concern at FDA
The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) is taking another look at breast implant illness, amid mounting reports tying the popular devices to joint pain, severe fatigue, and other serious health problems. Breast Implant Illness Reports Not Taken Seriously Roughly … Continue reading
FDA Approves New Generic Valsartan Amid Continuing Blood Pressure Drug Recalls
In a bid to alleviate shortages stemming from ongoing blood pressure drug recalls, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new generic version of valsartan. Blood Pressure Drug Recalls Impact 20+ Countries Valsartan is the generic name … Continue reading
Clergy Sexual Abuse Lawsuit Claims West Virginia Diocese Knowingly Employed Predatory Priest
The West Virginia Attorney General has sued the Roman Catholic Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston a for knowingly employing child sexual abusers. This latest clergy sexual abuse lawsuit was filed on Tuesday in Wood County Circuit, and accuses the diocese of violating West … Continue reading
Roundup Cancer Jury Finds for Plaintiff After 1st Phase of Federal Trial
A federal jury has found that Monsanto’s Roundup weed killer was a “substantial factor” in a California man’s cancer, concluding the first phase of a closely watched bellwether trial. Roundup Lawsuit Blamed Glyphosate for Cancer Edwin Hardeman, 77, had use … Continue reading
European Regulator Investigating Xeljanz Pulmonary Embolism Risk
Regulators in Europe have launched a safety review of Xeljanz, amid concern that patients might be more likely to suffer a pulmonary embolism or die while taking a higher dose of the medication. The European Xeljanz review was announced on … Continue reading
New Technology Could Allow MS Patients to Avoid Gadolinium-Based MRI Scans
The growing availability of new technology could allow doctors to monitor disease progression in Multiple Sclerosis (MS) patients without using gadolinium-based MRI contrast agents. New Tech Improved Images on Gadolinium-Free MRIs People with relapsing MS generally undergo MRI brain scans with … Continue reading
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