Ready for a Flu Vaccine? What You Should Know About SIRVA and Payment for Vaccine Injury Claims.
Flu season is nearly upon us, which means that millions of Americans will be looking to get a flu shot. The influenza vaccine undoubtedly saves lives. But like any other drug, it can cause some rare, but very serious side … Continue reading
Onglyza Lawsuit Order Permits Direct Filing in Federal Heart Failure Litigation
The federal court overseeing hundreds of heart failure lawsuits involving Onglyza and Kombiglyze XR will allow new plaintiffs to file their cases directly in the multidistrict litigation. Onglyza Lawsuit Direct Filing Will Promote Judicial Efficiency According to an Order issued … Continue reading
FDA Continues E-Cigarette Crackdown with Surprise Inspection at JUUL Labs
Inspectors from the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) made a surprise visit to San Francisco-based JUUL Labs last week, as part of the agency’s ongoing crackdown on e-cigarette sales and marketing that targets minors. JUUL Labs sells trendy, USB-shaped … Continue reading
Scientific Journal Finally Acknowledges Monsanto’s Role in Roundup Cancer Studies
A major scientific journal is finally acknowledging the role Monsanto played in a series of studies that refuted a purported link between the company’s Roundup weed killer and certain cancers. According to Bloomberg News, the move will likely bolster Roundup … Continue reading
Hemodialysis Patients on Proton Pump Inhibitors at Increased Risk for Hip Fractures
Proton pump inhibitors, including Nexium, Prilosec, and PrevAcid, may not be the best choice for patients undergoing hemodialysis, especially over the long-term. How Was the Study Conducted? According to research published in the latest edition of the Clinical Journal of the … Continue reading
Stryker Hip Lawsuit Parties at Odds Over Bellwether Trial Pool for Federal LFIT V40 Litigation
The parties to Stryker hip lawsuits involving allegedly defective LFIT V40 femoral head components are at odds over the size of the federal multidistrict litigation’s bellwether trial pool. According to a report from HarrisMartin.com, plaintiffs had recently filed a motion … Continue reading
FDA Bans Imports from Chinese Company at Center of Valsartan Recall
Zhejiang Huahai Pharmaceuticals, the Chinese manufacturer behind recent valsartan recalls, has been banned from importing pharmaceutical ingredients into the United States. The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) issued an import alert on Friday, September 28th, after an inspection of … Continue reading
Roundup Weed Killer Ingredient May Be Contributing to Honeybee Decline
A new study suggests that glyphosate, the active ingredient in Monsanto’s Roundup weed killer, could be contributing to the decline of the global honeybee population. Glyphosate and Bees: What the Study Found The research, which was published in the journal Proceedings … Continue reading
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