As a result of the long-term effects of Fosamax, women with osteoporosis may not need to continue taking the drug to avoid the risk of fractures. A recent study indicates that after taking Fosamax for five years, the risk of most fractures is no greater if… Read More
A former vice president for Johnson & Johnson has indicated that he was fired for recommending an Ortho Evra birth control patch recall and for expressing safety concerns regarding other potentially faulty products. This insider information that the birth control patch manufacturer ignored safety concerns expressed before… Read More
According to an FDA advisory committee, the dangers of Ketek liver damage outweigh the potential benefits of the antibiotic when used to treat certain conditions. The committee has recommended that the manufacturer no longer be permitted to market the antibiotic for treatment of sinusitis or bronchitis,… Read More
[alert type="general" accent_color="" background_color="" border_size="1px" icon="fa-asterisk" box_shadow="yes" animation_type="0" animation_direction="down" animation_speed="0.1" class="" id=""]UPDATE: Saiontz & Kirk, P.A. is no longer accepting new Plavix cases. This archived post is for informational purposes.[/alert] Following the meeting of an FDA panel of experts last week, it does not appear that… Read More
Saiontz & Kirk is now investigating drug eluting stent lawsuits for individuals who suffered blood clots, heart attacks, strokes or death. The makers of medicated stents have failed to adequately warn users and the medical community about the dangers of their product. As a result, it… Read More
An FDA staff drug reviewer has openly criticized the continued use of the antibiotic Ketek in a letter to the New England Journal of Medicine published on November 23, 2006. Ketek side effects have included liver failure and death which the manufacturer did not adequately warn… Read More
UPDATED INFORMATION: Complete MoisturePLUS Recall May 27, 2007: Complete Moisture Plus Solution Recall: Following reports of an increased risk of a serious eye infection, all bottles of the multi-purpose contact lens solution have now been recalled. Complete Moisture Plus lawsuits are being reviewed nationwide. RECALL… Read More
Serious injuries, including several deaths of women as young as 14, have been linked to the Ortho Evra birth control patch. As a result of the Ortho Evra dangers, birth control patch lawsuits have been filed nationwide against the manufacturer. (more…) Read More
This week the Maryland Court of Appeals issued an opinion which will allow insurance companies to continue reducing the amount of coverage they provide for accidents in which a co-worker of their insured is injured. As a result of this co-employee exclusion, Maryland auto accident victims… Read More
While Fosamax is designed to strengthen bones, it actually has the opposite effect on the jaw. Many have questioned why a medication designed to improve bone density and reduce fractures would lead to jaw decay. (more…) Read More
