A recent medical study has shown that people who have taken Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPI), such as Prevacid, may be at an increased risk for chronic kidney disease. A 2016 study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) shows that people who were taking the anti-ulcer medication…
A lawsuit filed in California alleges that the makers of a popular chemotherapy drug misrepresented the drug’s benefits and hid side effects, including permanent hair loss. Breast cancer survivor Ami Dodson filed a lawsuit against the makers of Taxotere (docetaxel) claiming the drug caused her to suffer permanent hair loss…
The link between ovarian cancer and talcum powder was originally discovered in 1971 in a study that revealed talc particles in the ovarian tissue of cancer patients. This was the first instance in which medical professionals realized women were at risk when using the powder on their genitals, sanitary pads,…
A new round of lawsuits filed in New Mexico against Johnson and Johnson’s talc products adds to the growing pressure on the company to settle lawsuits alleging their products caused ovarian cancer. 15 women from New Mexico joined more than 1,100 women suing Johnson and Johnson over their baby powder…
When metal hips are used in hip replacement surgery, patients can suffer from implant failure, metallosis, bone death, dislocation, and other serious complications. Many patients experience relief from pain caused by osteoarthritis and increased mobility. But, like other surgeries, hip replacement carries its own set of risks and complications that…
After a second jury in three months found Johnson & Johnson liable for ovarian cancer potentially caused by their talcum powder products, the company is under extreme pressure to settle its other claims. In the latest case, a jury awarded Gloria Ristesund $55 million after she suffered from ovarian cancer…
Men who suffer stroke, cardiac arrest and other heart-related issues or other adverse side effects after using AndroGel are beginning to file lawsuits, alleging they were not properly warned of the risks. AndroGel is synthetic testosterone mixed into a gel with alcohol that is applied to the skin once daily.…
One of the most popular treatment for a variety of mental disorders like bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and depression, Abilify makes billions for Otsuka Pharmaceutical Company and Bristol-Myers Squibb. With sales over $6.4 billion annually, it is one of the top-selling drugs in the U.S. Abilify works by either decreasing or…
Since first approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1989 to treat heartburn, Prilosec has been linked to numerous side effects. Some of these side effects have triggered lawsuits against the manufacturer. Prilosec is a proton pump inhibitor. Proton pump inhibitors are a type of medication that…
Transvaginal mesh injuries can change a women’s life and cause a lot of pain. They often require multiple medical procedures or surgeries. Even then, medical professionals make no guarantee. Recent jury verdicts and settlements against the device makers have sought to assist women in dealing with the high costs of…