In June 2019, online pharmacy Valisure detected a cancer-causing agent (NDMA) in the popular heartburn drug Zantac (ranitidine). Since then, thousands of consumers have been concerned that if they took the drug—particularly if they took it for long periods—they may now be at an increased…
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced the recall of all Boston Scientific LOTUS Edge Aortic Valve Systems. These systems are comprised of two separate parts, one being the valve and the other the delivery system. These devices are used to treat patients…
Retinal vasculitis is an inflammatory condition affecting the blood vessels in the retina of the eye. It usually occurs in association with another disease like lupus or Behcet’s syndrome, but recent studies suggest it may also be associated with the prescription drug Beovu (brolucizumab), which…
When Bayer announced in July 2018 that it would stop selling the permanent birth control device Essure, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) required the company to continue to evaluate long-term safety information in women who received the device. According to the latest analysis…
A Florida man has recently joined the Zantac MDL proceeding in the U.S. District Court for the District of Southern Florida. He filed a short-form complaint alleging that he developed cancer after using Zantac for several years. The U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation (JPML)…
In June 2020, Janssen Pharmaceuticals, which manufactures the interstitial cystitis (IC) drug Elmiron, updated the warning label on the medication, alerting patients and doctors of the potential risk of vision damage. Unfortunately, there is evidence that suggests that the drug manufacturer knew or should have…
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the prescription drug Beovu (brolucizumab-dbll) in October 2019 for the treatment of wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a serious eye disease. Recent research, however, has suggested that patients taking the drug may have a slightly increased risk…
Until the 2020 presidential election was finally decided, words never seemed to cause consequence for Donald Trump. Unlike any political candidate in recent memory, Trump seemed immune to harm from multiple arrogant, hateful, narcissistic, sexist, and foolish utterings. I won’t repeat them here; anyone can…
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If you’re living with a brain injury because someone failed to act with reasonable care, you may have grounds for legal action. The easiest way to determine how best to proceed in such a scenario is by consulting a knowledgeable attorney. Since most reputable personal…
Allegations of sexual abuse by priests continue to make headlines across the United States and around the world. A history of insignificant repercussions and coverup efforts gave little hope to victims and encouraged silence. Now, those abused by New Orleans clergy have until March 1,…
