Imagine a hammock that more and more people keep piling into without anybody getting out. The weight would quickly become too burdensome to bear and, sagging with a tangle of limbs and torsos, the rope would break. That’s what companies whose livelihoods were once asbestosdependent are like. With billions paid in asbestos settlements each year, the financial strain [...]
06/29/2011 (courtesy photo) Cerebral palsy can develop by the improper use of forceps during a difficult delivery. This birth injury is a concern for many hospitals, especially when their medical staff could become involved in a birth injury lawsuit due to medical negligence. While deliveries requiring the use of forceps contain certain risk factors, [...]
(June 29, 2011, New York, NY) The Rottenstein Law Group, which represents clients with claims stemming from the severe side effects of various prescription drugs, is concerned that the recent Supreme Court decision limiting the liability of generic drug manufacturers will have significant consequences. On June 23, the Supreme Court of the United States issued [...]
06/27/2011 A Fosamax side effect reported by patients that are currently using the bisphosphonate prescription drug is Osteonecrosis of the Jaw (ONJ), and it is becoming a more commonly reported problem with patients taking Fosamax. Osteonecrosis of the Jaw, also known as “dead jaw”, occurs when the jaw bone deteriorates and dies causing facial disfigurement. [...]
06/23/2011 What is Fosamax? Fosamax is a drug that is prescribed by doctors to men or women to treat and prevent steroid-induced or postmenopausal osteoporosis and also helps to slow bone breakdown, builds bone mass and reduces the risk of bone fractures. Fosamax is also prescribed to men and women to treat a chronic disorder [...]
06/23/2011 In 2010, evidence was made available to the public regarding Fosamax and abnormal femur fractures. This evidence prompted the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to issue a statement to the general public warning them about the potential problems with Fosamax. In March, public awareness began with a communication about drug safety between doctors and [...]
06/22/2011 An elderly woman went to visit her family dentist because she was experiencing soreness and extreme pain in her dentures caused by the side effects of Fosamax. At the first visit, the elderly woman and her dentist were not aware that the pain she was suffering was from using Fosamax, but he soon discovered [...]
06/22/2011 The investigations on behalf of investors of the Southern Union Company (NYSE: SUG) indicate that a lawsuit against the planned merger is imminent and NYSE: SUG stockholders should contact our law firm immediately to ensure their rights are protected. Following the announcement that Southern Union Company signed an agreement to merge with Energy Transfer [...]
06/20/2011 Side effect Paxil. Pregnant women who take Paxil while pregnant, especially during their first trimester, are at an increased risk for having a child born with a birth defect. Recent studies have suggested that women who took Paxil during pregnancy were at an increased risk for having a baby with heart malformations when compared [...]
06/20/2011 Pregnant on Paxil has been linked to serious birth defects. Previous studies have indicated that using the antidepressant drug Paxil while pregnant increases the risks for having a child born with a serious birth defect. One of the Paxil bad side effects includes Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension of the Newborn (PPHN). Paxil falls into a [...]
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