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Sort by date 16,481 pages found matching <a href=""></a>- Stevens Johnson Syndrome Difficult to Diagnose
Jan-11-12 Santa Fe, NM For patients dealing with Stevens Johnson Syndrome , getting an appropriate diagnosis can be difficult. Doctors may misread the symptoms and diagnose a less serious condition. Furthermore, if patients are not aware that SJS is one of the reported Dilantin side effects, or a possible side effect from another medication, they may not think to... - A New Year, a New Twist on Stock Broker Fraud
Jan-11-12 Koloa, HI The new year has begun with a new twist on the crime of stock broker fraud —in this case, a Hawaiian who wasn't a stockbroker and admitted to his clients that he wasn't. And yet investors gave him money anyway. Stock fraud is a common white-collar crime, that sees stockbrokers advising their clients to invest in products that may not... - FDA Orders Safety Studies on Transvaginal Mesh
Jan-6-12 Washington, DC Following years of reports of serious injuries resulting from the use of transvaginal mesh for treatment of female stress urinary incontinence (SUI), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has ordered the manufacturers to begin studying the associated health and safety risks. Those manufacturers include Boston Scientific, CR Bard, Ethico... - Shelhigh implantable medical devices seized by FDA.
US Food and Drug Administration investigators and US Marshals have seized all implantable medical devices from Shelhigh, Inc. after finding significant deficiencies in the company's manufacturing processes. The deficiencies could compromise the safety and effectiveness of the products, particularly their sterility. Shelhigh is accused of having a ba... - Class Action Filed over Alleged Violations of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act
Stamford, CT: Attorneys for plaintiff Sergeant Charles Beard have filed a consumer fraud class action lawsuit alleging Satander Consumer USA and Triad Financial Corporation illegally and routinely repossess automobiles belonging to active duty U.S. military personnel without first obtaining a court order, in violation of the Servicemembers Civil Relie... - Hospira Inc HSP Securities Fraud
Company: Hospira Inc Ticker Symbol: HSP Class Period: Mar-24-09 to Oct-17-11 Date Filed: Nov-21-11 Lead Plaintiff Deadline: Jan-20-12 Court: Northern District of Illinois Allegations: Boca Raton, FL: A securities class action lawsuit has been commenced on behalf of an institutional inve... - Securities Lawsuit Trends in 2011
Jan-10-12 New York, NY A look back on trends in 2011 securities lawsuits shows that 2011 was not much different from previous years. The number of securities fraud lawsuits filed was reportedly in line with other years, while the payouts from securities fraud litigation was the third highest on record. The number of lawsuits linked to the credit crisis is now de... - Hope or Hype? The Scourge of Homeopathic Fraud
Jan-10-12 Palm Beach, FL The snake-oil salesman is alive and well, even in 2012. The products may have changed since the days of the horse and buggy, when travelling vendors would set up shop in the town square and pontificate about their miracle cure-alls. But it was a scam then and it's a scam now. Only the terminology has changed. Today, it's known as homeopath... - Despite Paxil Side Effects, Eleven Percent of Americans Use Antidepressants
Jan-10-12 Washington, DC The number of people in the US who used antidepressants is twice as many as those who go to movie theaters once per week, as 11 percent of Americans take the medication, despite potential dangers like Paxil side effects , according to Scripps Howard News Service. Data released by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC... - H&R Block Faces Federal Class Action Over Predatory Loans
Santa Monica, CA: H&R Block and its subsidiaries H&R Block Services, HRB Tax Group, H&R Block Enterprises, H&R Block Eastern Enterprises, are facing a federal financial class action lawsuit alleging the national financial services chain targets the working poor and minorities for tax-refund anticipation loans that, combined with Block's "exorbitant" an... - FDA Panel Vote on Beyaz Is Telling
Jan-9-12 Washington, DC In the world of marketing, it's all about the spin and the added benefit. And in marketing Beyaz birth control, manufacturer Bayer plays up the inclusion of folate. The B vitamin is associated with good health, and the images of vibrant young women on the Beyaz site landing page suggest an active lifestyle. But what of Beyaz side effects... - Attorney Discusses Homeopathic Remedies Lawsuit
Dec-30-11 San Diego, CA When it comes to purchasing—and using— homeopathic remedies , "Buyer Beware," says attorney Ronald Marron, Law Offices of Ronald Marron, who is currently investigating homeopathy fraud claims against manufacturers and determining "whether such claims are actionable," i.e., if they justify homeopathic remedies lawsuits. "Ther... - Gluten-Free, Lisinopril-Free?
Jan-8-12 Seattle, WA Chances are, you know someone who is on a gluten-free diet to help treat digestive problems. This diet is fast rising in popularity, and at the same time, so is an increase in prescriptions for medications such as Lisinopril . But Lisinopril comes with serious side effects, including liver damage and digestive-tract problems, such as celiac... - Stevens Johnson Syndrome No Respecter of Age
Jan-8-12 Dallas, TX The drug may be different, but the outcome can be the same. We are referencing the horrific consequences of Stevens Johnson Syndrome (SJS), a condition often triggered through an adverse reaction to a common drug. The drugs vary, but Advil Ibuprofen is one such drug that carries—in some, but not all formulations—warnings against... - Attorney Slams the Makers of Adderall
Dec-29-11 Birmingham, AL When attorney Andy Hollis of Hollis, Wright, and Couch, P.C., talks about Adderall , he gets angry. Hollis knows how much damage and anguish this drug has caused; both as a street drug favored by college students, and as prescription for children over the age of three and adults with ADHD—many of whom have suffered respiratory and h... - Terbutaline Mothers Lament Potential Harm to Their Kids
Jan-7-12 Washington, DC No one would argue that a healthy debate is a good thing—such as the debate that continues to rage over Terbutaline Sulfate and whether or not the drug is harmful to the fetus when prescribed to the mother to ward against, or stop premature labor. What's worse? The possibility of premature labor and the potential for negative outco... - Researcher: Propecia Side Effects a "Life Sentence"
Jan-7-12 Boston, MA The year 2011 might be one that the makers of Propecia would rather forget. After all, studies released in 2011 suggested an increased risk of Propecia side effects, including Propecia sexual dysfunction. Furthermore, Propecia lawsuits were filed, alleging the drug's maker downplayed the risks associated with the medication. One study, pu... - California Overtime Laws Trump Oracle Overtime Lawsuit
Dec-28-11 Sacramento, CA In an about-face, the Ninth Circuit court confirmed that nonresident employees are subject to California Overtime Law when they perform work in California. The Supreme Court sided with Oracle employees' class-action lawsuit this past summer . They lived in states other than California but were often employed in California as instru... - Studies: Risks of Congenital Defects Increased in Users of Depakote
Jan-6-12 Santa Fe, NM For women dealing with epileptic seizures, the risk of Depakote side effects might not seem like much of a concern. But, if they are taking the epilepsy drug for migraines and are told the reported side effects could include a risk of Depakote birth defects, their concern might increase. Among the reported birth defects associated with Dep... - "Good News for Yasmin and Yaz Lawsuits," Says Attorney
Jan-6-12 Dallas, TX Cardiologist and attorney Dr. Shezad Malik says the recent Yasmin and Yaz litigation, including other oral contraceptives with drospirenone, is good news for thousands of women who have suffered side effects, which range from gallbladder problems to DVTS to stroke. And even death. The first bellwether trials were set to take place this Ja...