By Desiree Housek, Staff Writer Many women who were diagnosed with breast cancer and took the drug Taxotere, a chemotherapy drug, now face permanent hair loss or baldness. Taxotere is an alternative drug to treat cancer, and though some believe it to be inferior, many women chose to take it due to it being more convenient to take and … [Read more...]
Study Shows Increased Risk of Ovarian Cancer with Genital Use of Talc
Women who regularly used talcum powder-based products on and around their genitals have a 33 percent higher risk of developing ovarian cancer, according to a new study in Epidemiology. Researchers gathered results for the report by asking over 4,000 women, some with ovarian cancer and some without, about their usage of talcum powder. What … [Read more...]
Manufacturer Loses Risperdal Gynecomastia Case
By Desiree Housek, Staff Writer Families have been filing legal claims against Johnson & Johnson and its Janssen Pharmaceuticals unit, which is responsible for Risperdal, an antipsychotic drug. The drug has been associated with causing male breast tissue enlargement, a condition known as gynecomastia. In 2006 and 2007, the FDA approved … [Read more...]
GranuFlo and NaturaLyte Settlement
An out of court settlement has been reached between Fresenius Medical Care and U.S. plaintiffs of multiple class action lawsuits. The lawsuits being pursued throughout the nation were on behalf of individuals who suffered cardiac arrest or a heart attack after dialysis treatment as a side effect of the FMC’s dialysate brands, GranuFlo and … [Read more...]
Essure Contraceptive Device Tied to Fetal Deaths
By Desiree Housek, Staff Writer Bayer HealthCare’s contraception device, Essure, is believed to have been linked to more fetal deaths than was previously thought by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). After five years of clinical trials, the FDA approved the use of Essure as an alternative to tubal ligation in 2002. The procedure takes … [Read more...]
Johnson & Johnson to Pay $72 Million in Talcum Powder Cancer Case
By Greg Kaminsky, Staff Writer Health care product manufacturer Johnson & Johnson has been ordered to pay $72 million to the family of Jackie Fox, a woman who died from ovarian cancer after using the company’s talcum-based products for years. A St. Louis jury determined yesterday that Johnson & Johnson will pay a $62 million award and $10 … [Read more...]
The Dangers of Xarelto and Legal Claims
By David Carnes, Staff Writer Xarelto is a pharmaceutical that is most often used for its function as an anticoagulant, or blood thinner. Unfortunately, the use of Xarelto has been linked to a number of dangerous medical conditions and it has been the subject of numerous lawsuits. If you or your loved one has been harmed by using Xarelto, you … [Read more...]
Manufacturer Refused Recall of Defective Blood Clot Filter
By David Carnes, Staff Writer Blood clot filters are implanted into a quarter of a million Americans every year, and they are considered generally safe. In fact, IVC blood clot filters are lifesavers for hundreds of thousands of people. Unfortunately, a recent story by NBC News reports that IVC filter manufacturer C.R. Bard may have contributed to … [Read more...]
What to Do After Being Injured By a Defective Drug
Injuries arising from the use of defective medical devices and drugs can be severe and have a long term impact on your health and overall well-being. Side effects can include heart attacks, strokes, death diabetes, birth defects and many other serious conditions and diseases. You may suffer loss of body parts, ability to maintain your normal … [Read more...]
