The product liability lawyers at Saiontz & Kirk, P.A. are now reviewing potential shoulder pain pump lawsuits for individuals who received a disposable infusion pump following arthroscopic surgery and subsequently developed permanent cartilage damage. >>INFORMATION: Shoulder infusion pump lawsuits (more…) Read More
An article in the current issue of the New England Journal of Medicine offers an explanation why gadolinium based MRI contrast agents may cause Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis (NSF) in those with kidney insufficiencies. NSF has been directly linked to the use of gadolinium, and it has… Read More
According to a new study published in the current issue of the American Journal of Psychiatry, the use of antidepressants during pregnancy is associated with lower fetal age and an increased risk of preterm birth . Researchers found that depression alone, without use of antidepressants, did… Read More
According to new research, women who use Cordarone (generic amiodarone) could be more likely to require a pacemaker. Cordarone is a prescription medication used to treat a common heartbeat problem, known as atrial fibrillation. While the researchers indicate it is a risk factor for women, the… Read More
Prilosec and Nexium, two popular heartburn drugs, are being reviewed by the FDA due to concerns that they may increase the risk of heart problems. Although data submitted to federal regulators from two long-term studies indicate users suffered more heart related injuries, a preliminary analysis by… Read More
Over two months ago, Advanced Medical Optics, Inc. issued a nationwide recall of their multi-purpose contact lens solution, Complete MoisturePlus. Serious and potentially blinding eye infections, known as Acanthamoeba keratitis, have been linked to the solution, yet many contact lens wearers remain unaware of the Complete… Read More
The latest edition of the FDA Patient Safety News webcast features a segment about the dangers of MRI contrast agents containing gadolinium. For individuals with kidney failure, the MRI contrast dyes could lead to a serious condition called nephrogenic systemic fibrosis (NSF) or nephrogenic fibrosing demopathy… Read More
Last month a federal jury in Florida awarded $5.5 million to the family of a 28 year old man who was found dead of fentanyl overdose after putting on the Duragesic Patch. Late last week it was reported by Bloomberg that the family and Johnson &… Read More
Despite substantial dangers associated with Zelnorm, the FDA announced Friday that they will allow limited sales for those who are in "critical" need of the IBS drug. Strict restrictions will be placed on who can receive Zelnorm, and it will remain unavailable for the general population… Read More
Since magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) was first introduced in the 1980s, it has become a widely used diagnostic tool. In many cases a contrast agent is administered before the test to allow the physicians to differentiate blood vessels from nearby tissue. However, for those with kidney… Read More
