Patients who take Xarelto at the same time as pain relievers like Motrin, Aleve, and Advil, could be facing an increased risk of excessive bleeding side effects, according to a recent study. Xarelto (rivaroxaban), which is a blood thinner prescribed after knee and hip replacement…
Amidst concerns that power morcellators used during certain gynecological surgeries could potentially lead to serious cancer diagnoses, Johns Hopkins University has announced that they will no longer used the power tools or certain surgeries in postmenopausal women. According to Oncology Practice, t
On December 12, 2014, the United States Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation (JPML) consolidated all federal Xarelto lawsuits into the Eastern District of Louisiana for pre-trial proceedings. The consolidation is intended to reduce the risk of duplicative discovery and conflicting rulings, whi
On June 6, 2014, the U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation (JPML) consolidated all testosterone-replacement therapy lawsuits into one court in the Northern District of Illinois. Plaintiffs involved in this litigation typically claim that the drugs caused them to suffer cardiovascular effec
All federal Xarelto lawsuits have been centralized in the Eastern District of Louisiana. The U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation (JPML) issued the transfer order on December 12, 2014, and assigned District Judge Eldon E. Fallon to preside over the proceedings. A total of 21…
In a recent study published in the Journal of Cardiology, researchers concluded that blood monitoring for patients taking rivaroxaban (Xarelto) could identify those who are at risk of excessive bleeding events. Yet Xarelto manufacturers advertised their product as being superior to warfarin, the lea
Could testosterone replacement therapy increase risk of prostate cancer? Studies have been mixed so far, but recent animal research suggests it might. Previous studies have linked testosterone replacement to an increase in heart attack and stroke, prompting an increase in testosterone replacement la
On October 6, 2014, plaintiff James A. Foley filed a new testosterone lawsuit against Eli Lilly & Company. The case was filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota. According to his complaint, Foley experienced serious side effects after taking the testosterone…
On June 6, 2014, the U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation (JPML) agreed to consolidate all federal testosterone lawsuits into one court in the Northern District of Illinois. Recently, District Judge Matthew F. Kennelly, who is overseeing the proceedings, met with attorneys on both sides…
It used to be that Tylenol (acetaminophen) was the go-to pain reliever for doctors and patients alike. It didn’t carry the risk of excess bleeding like other brands, and could be safely used in kids and seniors. Since the FDA required reduced dosages of the…
Hundreds of lawsuits have been filed against Janssen Pharmaceuticals and parent company Johnson & Johnson (J&J) concerning the anti-psychotic drug, Risperdal (risperidone). Plaintiffs claim the companies failed to provide adequate warnings concerning the side effects of the drug. Gynecomastia, the a
On September 3, 2014, plaintiffs James J. Brien and Dolly S. Brien filed a new Xarelto lawsuit against manufacturers Janssen Pharmaceuticals and Bayer Pharma AG. The case was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana. The plaintiffs claimed that after…