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
By Austin Kirk
October 30, 2006 | No Comments
[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
By Harvey Kirk
October 29, 2006 | No Comments
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
By Donald Saiontz
October 27, 2006 | No Comments
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
By Harvey Kirk
October 26, 2006 | 9 Comments
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
By Austin Kirk
October 25, 2006 | 1 Comment
[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
By Harvey Kirk
October 24, 2006 | 3 Comments
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
By Donald Saiontz
October 23, 2006 | No Comments
Egg salad food contamination has led to a recall by Ballard's Farm Sausage, Inc. in 17 states. (more…) Read More
By Austin Kirk
October 22, 2006 | No Comments
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
By Austin Kirk
October 18, 2006 | No Comments
Although Fosamax was approved by the FDA in 1995, the first reports of jaw bone decay side effects did not surface until early 2005. The reason for this long delay is that the risk of jaw bone deterioration increases with long term use of the medication.… Read More
By Austin Kirk
October 17, 2006 | No Comments