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Taxotere Lawsuit News: French Regulators Investigating Deaths of Five Docetaxel Patients
Five patients in France have died from neutropenic enterocolitis following treatment with a generic version of Taxotere (docetaxel). The fatalities have prompted the French National Drug and Health Product Safety Agency (ANSM) to launch an investigation, while the Institute Curie … Continue reading
Direct Filing of Hernia Mesh Lawsuits Now Permitted in Atrium C-Qur Litigation
Hernia mesh lawsuits involving Atrium Medical Corp.’s C-Qur patch are moving forward in the U.S. District Court, District of New Hampshire. According to a Case Management Order dated February 10, 2017, the Court is now permitting plaintiffs to file directly … Continue reading
Insurance Coverage Appears to Influence Rate of Shoulder Replacement Complications
Does insurance coverage influence complication rates in shoulder replacement surgery? Findings from a new study published this month in the Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery suggests that it may. The study drew data from more than 100,000 shoulder replacement … Continue reading
Doctor’s Breast Implant Illness Denial Elicits Strong Response
Numerous women in Arizona have come forward with tales of “breast implant illness,” after a local plastic surgeon went on TV to insist that no such ailment exists. The saga began earlier this month, when a former Playboy model from … Continue reading
European Regulators Confirm Hep B Reactivation Risk With Direct Acting Antiviral Hepatitis C Medications
Regulators in Europe have recommended Hepatitis B screening for all patients being considered for treatment with direct acting antiviral Hepatitis C medications. According to the European Medicines Agency’s (EMA’s) Pharmacovigilance Risk Assessment Committee (PRAC), a review has confirmed that these … Continue reading
Federal Invokana Litigation Planning for Science Day
The federal court overseeing dozens of Invokana and Invokamet lawsuits will soon delve into the scientific and medical issues at the heart of those cases. According to court documents, the parties have been directed to agree on a date for … Continue reading
Defense Verdict in Talcum Powder Lawsuit Ends Johnson & Johnson’s Losing Streak
Johnson & Johnson has been cleared of liability in the latest trial involving talcum powder and ovarian cancer. The verdict was the first win for Johnson & Johnson, which had already been assessed massive judgments in three earlier talcum powder … Continue reading
Proton Pump Inhibitors May Endanger Those with Coronary Artery Disease
Patients suffering from coronary artery disease (CAD) might want to think twice about taking proton pump inhibitors. A new study suggests that the popular heartburn drugs could increase the risk of heart failure and death in these individuals. Many patients … Continue reading
LivNova Acts to Remediate 3T Heater-Coolers Implicated in Bacterial Infections
LivNova PLC has announced a plan to remediate 3T Heater-Coolers. The devices, which are designed to warm and cool patients undergoing cardiac thoracic surgery, have been implicated in outbreaks of M. chimaera bacterial infections at several U.S. hospitals. “The remediation … Continue reading
Johnson & Johnson SEC Filing Reveals 18,000+ Risperdal Lawsuits
The products liability litigation involving Risperdal shows no signs of slowing down. In a recent filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Johnson & Johnson acknowledged that the litigation continues to grow, with at least 18,500 Risperdal lawsuits … Continue reading
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