On April 11, 2007, an FDA advisory committee will discuss concerns about Ditropan side effects for children. The committee will review whether the maker of this drug is doing enough to warn about the increased risk of problems with hallucinations, which could result in serious physical… Read More
According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), work related deaths in the United States increased by nearly 10% in 2005. For the fourteenth year in a row, the most likely cause for a work injury fatality was a highway accident. >>INFORMATION:… Read More
Zelnorm (generic tegaserod maleate) has been linked to an increased risk of heart attacks, strokes and other potentially life-threatening injuries. Last week the FDA requested that the Novartis Pharmaceutical Corporation halt sales of the drug for treatment of irritable bowel syndrome since the dangers associated with… Read More
UPDATE 1/12/2009: Another peanut butter recall has been issued by King Nut Companies for large tubs of peanut butter distributed to hospitals, schools, nursing homes and other food service institutions, which may be contaminated with salmonella. For the past two months, the food poisoning lawyers at… Read More
Serious problems after gallbladder surgery are often caused by a medical error where the bile duct is mistakenly cut. This is one of the leading causes of medical malpractice lawsuits against general surgeons, yet many doctors do not do a simple x-ray which could reduce the… Read More
The drug recall lawyers at Saiontz & Kirk, P.A. are investigating potential Permax lawsuits and Dostinex lawsuits for users who suffered serious injury or death after using one of the drugs for management of Parkinson's disease symptoms. >>INFORMATION: Permax side effects (more…) Read More
An FDA public health advisory has been issued regarding three drugs used for anemia treatment, Epogen, Procrit and Aranesp. High doses of the drugs could increase the risk of serious injury or death. Potential lawsuits are being reviewed for individuals who suffered injuries as a result… Read More
The makers of the Actiq lollipop pain medication are one of five pharmaceutical companies who received a letter from U.S. Congress Rep. Henry A. Waxman earlier this month, as part of his investigation into inappropriate marketing and incomplete research regarding drugs and medical devices. In recent… Read More
According to a report released by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, fatal auto accidents at intersections occur more often with elderly drivers. Those over 70 years old were found to be more likely to cause an accident as a result of failing to yield the… Read More
Over the past six months, the use of drug eluting stents has dropped significantly. As doctors and patients have developed valid concerns about stent side effects which could cause heart attacks or potentially fatal blood clots years after the stent is implanted, alternatives to drug coated… Read More
