Gadolinium MRI Contrast Dyes May Cause Severe Side Effects in Some Children
Side effects associated with gadolinium-based MRI dyes and other contrast agents can cause allergy-like reactions in some children. While most of these children will experience mild symptoms, a study recently published in Pediatric Radiology reports that roughly 20% will present … Continue reading
Atrium Medical Parent Company Sets Aside $200 Million for C-Qur Hernia Mesh Lawsuits
Getinge AB announced last month that it had set aside $200 million (SEK 1.8 billion) to cover costs associated with hernia mesh lawsuits filed against its Atrium Medical, Inc. subsidiary. 900 Atrium C-Qur Lawsuits Pending in United States, Canada According … Continue reading
Levaquin Critic Suggests Antibiotic Side Effects Behind Polio-Like Illness in Children
A prominent researcher has suggested that Levaquin side effects could be a factor in a mysterious polio-like illness that has affected dozens of children throughout the United States. Dr. Charles Bennet, founder of the Southern Network on Adverse Reactions (SONAR), … Continue reading
JUUL Prepping for FDA E-Cigarette Crackdown, Pulls Flavored Cartridges from Store Shelves
Federal regulators are expected to crack down on e-cigarettes, amid concerns that far too many teens are using the tobacco alternatives. Anticipating an onslaught of new restrictions, JULL Labs has already moved to pull its flavored vaping cartridges from store … Continue reading
Monsanto Roundup Lawsuit News: Canadian Regulator Taking New Look at Glyphosate
Canadian regulators are taking another look at glyphosate, the active ingredient in Monsanto’s Roundup weed killer. Monsanto Roundup, Glyphosate, and Cancer Monsanto Roundup is the most popular herbicide in the world. In Canada, it is commonly applied to corn, soy, wheat … Continue reading
Dozens of Risperdal Lawsuits Set for Trial in Philadelphia Mass Tort Program
The coming year could prove pivotal for Risperdal lawsuits, as dozens of cases are expected to head to trial in 2019. Risperdal Litigation Background Risperdal is an atypical antipsychotic indicated to treat: Adult and adolescent schizophrenia Bipolar disorder in adults … Continue reading
California Diabetes Drug Lawsuits Reinstated with Summary Judgment Reversal
Hundreds of plaintiffs in California will be able to pursue pancreatic cancer lawsuits involving Byetta and other incretin mimetics, after they successfully appealed a trial court’s decision dismissing their claims. Ruling Affects 300+ Pancreatic Cancer Claims The ruling affects more … Continue reading
37 Ethicon Hernia Mesh Lawsuits Selected for Initial Discovery Pool
The federal court overseeing hundreds of hernia mesh lawsuits involving Ethicon, Inc.’s Physiomesh Flexible Composite Mesh implants continues to prepare for upcoming bellwether trials. Ethicon Hernia Mesh Trials to Begin in December 2019 According to a Notice filed in the … Continue reading
Avelox Side Effects News: Fluoroquinolone Antibiotics May Increase Risk for Arrhythmia, Cardiovascular Death
Fluoroquinolone antibiotics like Avelox have been linked to range of serious side effects, including peripheral neuropathy and tendon damage. Now, a new study suggests patients who use these drugs face an increased risk of arrhythmia and cardiovascular mortality. Avelox Had … Continue reading
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