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Sort by date 16,481 pages found matching <a href=""></a>- Could Painkillers Reduce Effexor's Effectiveness?
May-23-11 New York, NY Although some people are concerned about the risk of Effexor side effects , including a reported increased risk of Effexor birth defects, many people do not question whether or not antidepressants such as Effexor are effective. Some studies, however, suggest that antidepressant medications are only slightly better than a placebo at treating... - What's Causing Shoulder Pain Pump Injury?
May-23-11 Washington, DC It's been a little over a year since the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) weighed in on the shoulder pain pump controversy with a video outlining the issues, the agency's communication with manufacturers and health care professionals, and disseminating what is and isn't known about postarthroscopic glenohumeral chondrolysis (PAGCL)... - Lawsuit Claims Yasmin Side Effects Led to Death of College Student
May-23-11 Elon, NC The mother of a former college student has filed a lawsuit against drug manufacturer Bayer, claiming Yasmin side effects were responsible for her daughter's death last September, AFP reports. According to the lawsuit, 18-year-old Michelle Pfleger, a freshman at Elon University in North Carolina, died of cardiac arrest after she allegedly... - Will the DePuy Pinnacle Go the Way of the DePuy ASR?
May-18-11 Memphis, TN For patients who required hip replacements, the metal-on-metal design of implants such as the DePuy Pinnacle were supposed to be life-changing. Implants like the DePuy Pinnacle hip replacement were supposed to be suited to younger hip replacement patients, providing them with mobility and durability not seen in other hip replacement devices... - $35M Babies "R" Us Preliminary Class Action Settlement
Philadelphia, PA: Two class action lawsuits are currently pending in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. The lawsuits allege that Babies "R" Us conspired with each of BabyBjorn AB, Britax Child Safety, Inc., Kids Line LLC, Maclaren USA, Inc., Medela, Inc., Peg Perego, U.S.A., Inc., and Regal Lager, Inc. in violation of federa... - Frankly Fresh Recalls Seafood Salad Products
Washington, DC: Frankly Fresh, Inc. of Carson, CA, is recalling its seafood line of products, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individ... - Stand 'n Seal Spray Respiratory Damage and Death
Washington, DC: It took two recalls, two deaths and at least 80 serious injuries to take the grout sealant Stand 'n Seal Spray , out of the marketplace. Most troubling is that the manufacturer knewÓ-for more than 18 monthsÓthat this dangerous product caused respiratory injuries. Roanoke Companies (now called BRTT) introduced the produ... - What Does Future Hold for Actos?
May-22-11 Washington, DC A decision this week by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to implement long-expected restrictions to diabetes drug Avandia will further impact the fortunes of Actos—a rival Type 2 diabetes drug that has benefitted from Avandia's fall from grace, but remains encumbered by its own basketful of Actos side effects . To that e... - Former Head of Carpenters' Union Cited for Violating Michigan Labor Law
May-22-11 Detroit, MI The former boss of the Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters recently pleaded guilty to violating Michigan labor law by illegally accepting kickbacks from a businessman and a casino consultant. The Detroit News reports that Walter Ralph Mabry reached a plea deal with prosecutors that could require him to spend 21 months in jail. US D... - Former Nebraska Broker Pleads No Contest to Charges of Stock Fraud
May-22-11 Nebraska City, NE One of the two Nebraska City brokers charged with four counts of stock fraud recently pleaded no contest, The Associated Press reports. According to the news source, the trial for Brian Schuster, a former University of Nebraska football player, began recently in Beatrice after being moved from Otoe County to ensure a fair trial... - Labor Attorney Q&A: Impact of Class Action vs Arbitration Decision for California Employees
May-17-11 San Diego, CA California employees take note: California labor law and Wage and Hour Attorney Derek Emge discusses how the recent Supreme Court ruling (Apr 27, 2011)—where companies and/or employers can require employees to arbitrate disputes individually rather than joining forces in a class action—can impact you. Q: LawyersandSettlem... - Arctic Glacier Income Fund Reaches $12.5M Settlement
Winnipeg, MAN: Arctic Glacier Income Fund (TSX:AG.UN) has reached an agreement to settle a class action filed by direct purchasers of packaged ice against Arctic Glacier International Inc., the Fund's U.S. operating subsidiary, alleging antitrust law violations. The agreement, which is subject to approval by U.S. District Court, provides for the... - Brakes Man Diagnosed with Mesothelioma Awarded $17M
Oakland, CA: A man diagnosed with asbestos mesothelioma in January 2010 has been awarded $17,470,000 as settlement of his asbestos claim against ArvinMeritor, Carlisle and Pneumo Abex. Plaintiff Gordon Bankhead, 66, worked as a parts man around heavy-duty vehicles from 1965 to 1999, handling brakes that contained asbestos. He worked mostly for... - Louie Foods Recalls Alfalfa, Clover, Spicy and Broccoli Sprouts
Washington, DC: Louie Foods International of Fresno, California, is recalling all Louie' brand sprouts with a "Use By"date on or before 4/14/11, because they may be contaminated with Salmonella. To-date, no illnesses have been reported. Products affected by the recall include: Alfalfa Sprout Mix, 4 oz. cups (UPC 11324 04401) Alfalfa Sprout... - Portier Fine Foods Norwegian Smoke Salmon Recalled
Washington, DC: The Smokehouse is conducting a recall of PORTIER FINE FOODS Norwegian Smoked Salmon of various size packages including 4 oz., 8 oz., 16 oz. and random weight sizes, Batch Code 066 only, due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. Listeria monocytogenes is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infe... - Thomas Produce Recalls Jalapeno Peppers
Washington, DC: Thomas Produce of Boca Raton, FL, is recalling 320 boxes of Jalapeno Peppers because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. The recalled Jalapeno Peppers were s... - The Sometimes Murky World of Fentanyl Patches
May-21-11 Bristol, GA In the sometimes murky waters that flow between powerful prescription pain medications such as Duragesic fentanyl and the possibility of deliberate or accidental abuse are the lives and tragic deaths of people who somehow get caught in the middle. The Duragesic patch is a potent narcotic many times more powerful than morphine. Developed... - Humira Side Effects Lawsuit Filed
May-21-11 Helena, MT A lawsuit has been filed alleging Humira side effects caused permanent damage to a patient who took Humira medication for Crohn's disease. The Humira lawsuit claims Abbott Laboratories knew about the risks associated with its medication, but did not adequately warn patients about that risk. This lawsuit is separate from another lawsuit alleg... - Woman Dies in Missouri Motorcycle Accident
May-21-11 Blue Eye, MO A 58-year-old woman from Springfield was killed in a recent Missouri motorcycle accident , the Springfield News-Leader reports. According to the news source, Ellen L. Gaynor was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident, which occurred approximately three miles north of Blue Eye. The woman was reportedly riding behind the driver of... - FDA Seeks More Information on DePuy Pinnacle Hip Replacement
May-21-11 Washington, DC The US Food and Drug Administration recently ordered all manufacturers of metal-on-metal hip replacement implants such as the DePuy Pinnacle to conduct studies to determine their risks, according to The New York Times . The news source reports that the studies will examine patients who have received the implants and will look for evi...