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The personal injury lawyers at Saiontz, Kirk & Miles, P.A. provide information, news and updates regarding legal claims investigated by the firm.
Accutane Stevens-Johnson Syndrome Skin Reactions Reported
Canadian health officials have issued a warning that side effects Accutane have been linked to severe skin reactions, including sometimes fatal conditions known as Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) or toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN). The brand name acne medication was discontinued in the United States last summer, amid dropping sales that were partially caused by a number of safety concerns, including a risk of inflammatory bowel disease, depression and birth defects.
Avandia Fracture Lawsuit: Risk of Problems Highlighted by Another Study
A new study released this month adds to the growing body of evidence pointing to an increased risk of bone fractures from Avandia side effects. In addition to claims for other problems caused by the popular diabetes drug, the Avandia lawyers at Saiontz & Kirk, P.A. have been reviewing potential lawsuits for individuals who suffered a serious bone fracture after taking Avandia.
>>INFORMATION: Avandia Fracture Lawsuits
St. Joseph Class Action Lawsuit: Lawyers Recommend Individual Claims
A class action lawsuit was filed this week against St. Joseph Medical Center in Towson, Maryland over unnecessary stent procedures performed by Dr. Mark Midei. However, the Maryland malpractice lawyers at Saiontz & Kirk, P.A. believe that stent patients who have a case will be in a better position to investigate their claim and obtain the compensation they deserve by pursuing an individual St. Joseph stent lawsuit. Read the rest of this entry »
Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis Reaction Profiled on NBCs Today Show
A teenager’s battle with the rare and sometimes fatal drug allergic reaction known as toxic epidermal necrolysis syndrome (TENS) was profiled on a recent episode of the Today Show. The story highlights the fact that this dangerous drug reaction, a more severe version of Steven-Johnsons Syndrome, can be caused by a medication as common as Tylenol, but features a remarkable recovery for this often life-threatening condition.
>>TODAY SHOW LINK: Rare Allergic Reaction Made Teen’s Face Peel Off
Meridia Problems for Patients with History of Cardiovascular Disease
As part of an on-going FDA review of potential problems with Meridia, the regulatory agency announced this week that the warning label for the weight-loss drug will be updated to add a new contraindication, indicating that it should not be used among people with a history of cardiovascular disease. The agency also recommends that any individuals taking the drug be closely monitored for signs of a substantial increase in blood pressure and heart rate, due to concerns that the side effects of Meridia may increase the risk of a heart attack or stroke.
>>FDA UPDATE: Meridia Warning Update
Yaz Birth Control Suits Could be Filed by More Than 25,000 Women
The number of Yaz birth control suits and Yasmin birth control suits filed in federal court could eventually exceed 25,000, including claims by women who suffer serious and potentially life-threatening side effects, such as a stroke, heart attack, deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism and gallbladder disease.
St. Joseph Hospital Stent Lawsuit Commercial
The lawyers at Saiontz & Kirk, P.A. are running the following television commercial across Maryland for heart patients treated at St. Joseph Medical Center.
>>LEARN MORE: Lawsuits for St. Joseph Hospital Stent Patients
Attention St. Joseph’s Hospital Stent Patients
If you or a family member received a warning letter from St. Joseph Medical Center in Towson, Maryland regarding medical concerns about a stent procedure, you have important legal rights.
Call Saiontz & Kirk’s dedicated 24 hour hotline at 1-888-STENT-11 (1-888-783-6811) or visit www.YouHaveALawyer.com. (Read more information about St. Joseph Hospital warning letter for cardiac cathetherization patients)
If you received this warning letter, call now to protect your legal rights.
Call 1-888-STENT-11 for a free legal consultation, or request a free claim evaluation on-line or one of our lawyers.
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This television commercial will first run on Saturday night during the Ravens playoff game against the Indianapolis Colts on WJZ, Sunday during the Golden Globes on WBAL, later this week on American Idol on Fox and on other networks at other times.
Product Liability Lawsuit Verdicts Up in 2009: Report
Last year, there was a substantial increase in the size of the largest product liability jury awards against big businesses, including two major punitive damage awards in hormone replacement therapy lawsuits against Pfizer’s Prempro, which seem to reflect an American public that is fed up with corporate abuses.
>>INFORMATION: Product Liability Lawsuits
Risk of Zinc Poisoning and Other Health Problems from Products with Zinc
People should make sure they are aware of the growing number of products that have begun to add zinc as an ingredient to cure a wide variety of ailments and fortify the body against disease. The presence of zinc in Zicam nasal spray has been linked to permanent loss of smell in consumers who thought they were using a safe cold remedy, and the levels of zinc contained in several popular denture cream adhesives has caused many users to suffer debilitating neurological damage caused by zinc poisoning. Many consumers remain unaware of the damagers that can be posed by zinc.
Letter from St. Joseph Medical Center in Towson, Maryland About Cardiac Catheterization Procedure with Stent Placement
The lawyers at Saiontz & Kirk, P.A. are investigating potential legal claims on behalf of individuals who received a recent letter from St. Joseph Medical Center regarding a subsequent review of reports from their cardiac catheterization procedure with stent placement.
>>LEARN MORE: Problems with Stent Placement Procedures at St. Joseph Medical Center
