A device known as a vena cava filter (IVC) was implanted by doctors in hundreds of patients who are unable to take anticoagulants (blood thinners) in order to prevent blood clots from moving to the lungs. Three devices manufactured by C.R. Bard quickly came under criticism after reports surfaced of…
While some in the medical community continue to debate whether or not Talcum Powder, also known as Baby Powder, may cause ovarian cancer, two recent lawsuits suggest it does cause ovarian cancer. The link between ovarian cancer and talcum powder was originally discovered in 1971 in a study that revealed…
A 65-year-old Beaverton man who is dying of asbestos-related cancer – four decades after he was exposed to the material – was awarded $8.75 million by an Oregon jury. The three and half week long trial showed that Kaiser Gypsum, the manufacturer of a spackle-like product used on wallboard, exposed…
The family of a woman who died from ovarian cancer alleges that side effects of daily Baby Powder use for feminine hygiene purposes caused the development of cancer. The family of Maureen Broderick Milliken allege that Milliken’s “regular and prolong” use of Johnson and Johnson’s Baby Powder around her genital…
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a drug safety communication stating that it has revised the warning labels of SGLT2 inhibitors, including Invokana, to include information about acute kidney injury. According to a press release from the FDA, between March 2013 and October 2015, the agency received reports of…
Approved in 2011, Xarelto (rivaroxaban) is one of the newest blood thinners on the market and is manufactured by Bayer and marketed in the U.S. by Johnson & Johnson’s subsidiary, Janssen Pharmaceuticals. So far, Xarelto brought in about $2 billion for Bayer and J&J in 2015 alone. In the first…
A recent medical study has shown that people who have taken Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPI), such as Prilosec, 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…
The popular Uber transportation services have raised many legal questions around the country, including who is responsible when a negligent Uber driver causes an accident. Uber claims drivers are not employees of the company. They call those who serve as drivers “partner drivers” in an attempt to limit the company’s…
Risperdal is an effective drug for treatment of various degrees of psychosis and schizophrenia, ADHD and bipolar disorder. However, like other pharmaceuticals, there are Risperdal side effects, some of which can be particularly harmful to the elderly and children. Last year the makers of Risperdal settled for $15.5 million a…
A class action lawsuit launched against WEN Cleansing Conditioner alleges that the popular hair product causes hair loss. WEN Cleansing Conditioner is designed to be an all-in-one hair cleaner that replaces detanglers, conditioners and shampoo. It was developed by celebrity hair stylist Chaz Dean and sold and marketed by Guthy-Renker…