In this morning's Washington Post, a letter to the editor criticized the advertisement of Fosamax on television given the risk of jawbone infections. Ronald S. Brown, a professor of oral diagnosis at the Howard University College of Dentistry, stated: (more…) Read More
Failure to diagnose cancer while the tumor is still treatable leads to thousands of deaths each year. A study published in the New England Journal of Medicine on October 26, 2006 indicates that annual CT scans of the chest for smokers or former smokers could lead… 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] Two studies have demonstrated the risks associated with Plavix, yet the manufacturer has failed to properly… Read More
In many cases, diagnosing cerebral palsy does not occur until the child is several years old. Even though the disability is often caused by something that happens at the time of birth, the diagnosis is not always apparent during early childhood. (more…) Read More
Doctors and scientists are meeting this week in Washington, D.C. to review and debate the dangers of drug-eluting stents. These cardiac stents are used to open clogged arteries. However, cardiologists have begun to question the safety of these newer medicated stents (more…) Read More
The OrthoEvra birth control patch has been linked to an increased risk of blood clots, heart attacks, strokes and pulmonary embolism. These birth control patch dangers can lead to serious complications for women and are potentially fatal. (more…) 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] Since Saiontz & Kirk announced that we are investigating claims for Plavix side effects, many concerned… Read More
Drivers with Maryland auto accident insurance coverage through Allstate may be entitled to refunds. (see Baltimore Sun Article). The Maryland Insurance Administration has ordered that $17.5 million in premiums be sent back to drivers whose rates were raised (more…) Read More
Egg salad food contamination has led to a recall by Ballard's Farm Sausage, Inc. in 17 states. (more…) Read More
The source of the recent e. coli spinach contamination outbreack has been found in cattle manure on a California ranch. The California Department of Health Services indicated that the strand of e coli matches that which has infected Americans nationwide. (more…) Read More
