Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) like Nexium and Prilosec have been linked in recent studies to a number of potentially dangerous side effects, including bone fractures and chronic kidney disease. A new case study, however, suggests that there may be other concerns, namely, “rhabdomyolysis”, a skeletal
Federally filed testosterone replacement lawsuits have been in centralized litigation in the Northern District of Illinois now for over two years. Parties have been working toward selecting a small number of AndroGel cases that would serve as “test” or “bellwether” trials. These cases would go…
The new popular game “Pokemon Go” has become a concern to the National Highway Traffic Safety Association (NHTSA) and the American Automobile Association (AAA). That’s because some people aren’t putting the game away when they get behind the wheel. On July 18, 2016, Baltimore police…
When type 2 diabetes drug Onglyza first came on the market in 2009, manufacturers advertised it as superior to other similar medications. According to a recent study, however, as far as their long-term efficacy and how much these drugs protect patients’ overall health, there isn’t…
The FDA announced a recall of the Olympus TJF-Q180V duodenoscope on January 15, 2016. The medical and surgical products company stated that it was recalling the product to update it with a new design and labeling modifications meant to reduce the risk of superbug infections…
Since Pokemon Go exploded on the market several weeks ago, it’s become a phenomenon. According to reports released in July 2016, it’s quickly grown to be the biggest mobile game in U.S. history. That popularity has come with a price, however, people are getting injured…
Emergency healthcare workers are at risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens. Paramedics, in particular, can be exposed to blood from trauma victims as they perform advanced life support procedures. Because of their work conditions—often unpredictable and stressful with patients who may be bleeding
Cleveland Granite & Marble, a natural stone company that imports, fabricates, and installs kitchen countertops, bathroom vanities, and fireplace surrounds, was recently cited by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) for exposing workers to harmful noise and respiratory damage at a
In drug-related personal injury lawsuits, plaintiffs often claim that manufacturers engage in aggressive marketing tactics that overstate the benefits of their products while glossing over the potential risks. Such tactics encourage patients to ask their doctors about prescriptions that may or may n
A series of studies by what was called the “C8 Science Panel” which began in 2006 found that perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA)—or “C8” as it’s sometimes called—was linked with high cholesterol, ulcerative colitis, thyroid disease, pregnancy-induced hypertension, and testicular and kidney cancer. Now, in
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has warned that serious gastrointestinal infections from the bacteria Clostridium difficile (or C. diff) have affected nearly half a million people in 2011, with 29,000 dying within 30 days of the initial diagnosis. C. diff. has become…
Popular heartburn drugs like Nexium and Prilosec (called “proton pump inhibitors” or “PPIs”) have been linked to a number of potential side effects, including dependency, chronic kidney disease, bone fractures and dementia. Though these drugs were designed to be used for short-term relief, studies h