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Sort by date 7,886 pages found matching health insurance- Avandia: Yet Another Nail in the Coffin
Dec-12-07 Toronto, ON: A Canadian study, released yesterday, suggests that for every 100 people taking diabetes drug Avandia over a four-year period—five will die, four will suffer a heart attack and three more will experience heart failure. In response, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is standing pat. The study, originating at the Institute for... - Statin Study Suggests Patients Can Discontinue Treatment
Apr-4-13 Boston, MA A recent study suggests that patients who suffer from Crestor side effects or issues with other statin drugs may be able to continue with therapy after a break. The study found that Crestor issues and other statin side effects sometimes resulted in a discontinuation of medication, but within 12 months, patients began treatment again, often s... - “Beware Muscle Pain,” says Yasmin Pulmonary Embolism Victim
Apr-4-13 Houston, TX “I hope I can save someone’s life by telling my story,” says Tresa, a fitness instructor, who suffered a Yasmin pulmonary embolism. “I was misdiagnosed by the doctor and again in the hospital and I should be six feet under by now,” she adds, laughing. What a trooper. Although 45-year-old Tresa is making a ra... - Unomedical Issues Worldwide Recall of Certain Manual Pulmonary Resuscitators
Unomedical Inc, a manufacturer of medical devices, is conducting a voluntary recall of certain units of the single-patient use Manual Pulmonary Resuscitator (MPR). The recall only impacts MPRs manufactured from July 2002 – March 2008. For a list of the numbers see the link below. This recall is being conducted because of a potential malfunction of ce... - Wrongful Death Lawsuits Added to NFL Concussion Lawsuits
Apr-3-13 Philadelphia, PA Two wrongful death lawsuits, alleging traumatic brain injury resulted in the death of a former NFL player, have been consolidated with other brain injury lawsuits filed against the league. Lawsuits filed by NFL players allege the league knew about the risk of brain injuries, including the risks associated with concussions, but hid them... - ERISA Lawsuit Alleges Equity Dump Undertaken to Avoid Pension Obligations
Apr-3-13 Wheeling, WV A bankrupt corporation is facing a $97 million ERISA lawsuit amidst allegations it took its ownership stake in a steelmaker below a threshold that would otherwise hold it liable for pension responsibilities and obligations under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act. According to an account in the Charleston Daily Mail of West V... - Actos Side Effects Lawsuits Continue in Waves
Sep-8-11 New York, NY Lawsuits over Actos side effects have continued to pop up in recent months after warnings have come in from around the world indicating that taking the diabetes drug could lead to an increased risk of bladder cancer and other potential health problems. According to a number of published reports, many of these Actos lawsuits have been fi... - Injured Teen Awarded $14 Million
A 13-year old boy who suffered an ischemic stroke, and resulting aphasia and behavioral problems, has won his lawsuit against the school district and the gym teacher, alleging that they were responsible for his injury and resulting health issues. The boy was injured during a game of dodgeball, when he was hit in the head by a volleyball thrown by a fe... - Lawyer Spots Sea Change in Wage and Hour Court Battles
Mar-29-13 Jericho, NY Judges recently dismissed a wage and hour overtime case brought against a group of Catholic Hospitals on Long Island by a respiratory therapist and two nurses. The lawyers in Lundy vs. the Catholic Health System case could “prattle” on all they wanted, the judges said, but to win the case, lawyers had to present “sign... - Eli Lilly Settles Zyprexa Lawsuit in Connecticut
Eli Lilly and Co. has agreed to pay the state $25.1 million to settle a lawsuit alleging that the drug company marketed its antipsychotic drug Zyprexa for unapproved uses and did not adequately reveal the drug's side effects for more than 10 years. Connecticut State Attorney General Richard Blumenthal sued Eli Lilly last year, alleging that Lilly's... - Canadian Woman Filed Medical Malpractice Lawsuit over Alleged Misdiagnosis
Nov-26-09 Fort McMurray, AB A medical malpractice lawsuit has been filed by a Canadian woman against a group of six doctors after they allegedly failed to properly diagnose a fracture in her foot, leading to permanent disability. Karen Stuckless of Fort McMurray, Alberta, filed a $475,000 medical malpractice statement of claim resulting from alleged misdiag... - FDA Warns of Acute Pancreatitis Reported with Januvia and Janumet
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is revising the prescribing information for Januvia (sitagliptin) and Janumet (sitagliptin/metformin) to include information on reported cases of acute pancreatitis in patients using these products. Sitagliptin, the first in a new class of diabetic drugs called dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitors, is approved... - Pending Asbestos Lawsuit Surrounding Nassau Coliseum Could Grow
Mar-27-13 Uniondale, NY At 41, it’s the second-oldest arena currently in use by any team in the National Hockey League. Elvis has played there. So have David Bowie and Queen. There is little doubt the venerable Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum located on Long Island in Uniondale, New York, and commonly known as simply the Nassau Coliseum, is rich in history a... - Did the Effects of Adderall Trigger Leap into Tiger’s Den?
Mar-27-13 New York, NY There are various adverse reactions and side effects associated with Adderall, a popular treatment for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and bipolar disorder. Adderall heart attack has been identified as one of those risks, among others. However, even in view of its capacity to treat ADHD, can Adderall trigger bizarre behavio... - GranuFlo Plaintiffs Request Lawsuit Consolidation
Mar-26-13 Boston, MA When it comes to GranuFlo lawsuits , as with many other drug lawsuits, the question becomes one of what information patients had when they agreed to use the medication. If they had information about the risk of alkali dosing errors, or information about the risks associated with using GranuFlo or NaturaLyte, and still chose to go ahead with t... - California Overtime Workers to be Paid in Cash
Nov-22-09 Tulare County, CA Public health workers can look forward to a little California overtime cash for the holidays, thanks in part to the H1N1 flu crisis. Under normal circumstances, California overtime laws allow public health workers to be issued time in lieu instead of pay for the first 40 hours of overtime worked—a practice illegal in the private... - Class 1 Recall of Medtronic SC Catheters and Revision Kit Models
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a notification to healthcare professionals of the Class 1 recall of Medtronic SC Catheters and Revision Kit Models: 8709SC, 8731SC, 8578, and 8596SC when paired with the Medtronic IsoMed Pump Model 8472, due to a design incompatibility resulting in a physical interference between the SC catheter connector and... - Singulair linked to suicide.
Singulair, a popular allergy medication which is used to treat stuffy nose, sneezing and other allergy symptoms including asthma, is being investigated by the FDA after reports of suicidal behavior in adults and children. The investigation was prompted by three or four suicides linked to Singulair, including a Florida teenager. Health Canada is also investig... - For Men, Getting Propecia Help Can Be Embarrassing
Aug-28-11 Seattle, WA For men who think they might need Propecia help because of Propecia side effects, the thought of talking to people about their concerns could be daunting and more than a little embarrassing. After all, first they have to admit they have used Propecia. Then, they may have to talk about issues such as Propecia sexual dysfunction, all of which... - New Study to Examine Risks of SNRI Birth Defects
Mar-24-13 Washington, DC Citing a lack of information on the effects of SSRI and SNRI antidepressants on infants and newborns, a group of researchers is studying the possible risks of SNRI side effects through a mother’s milk. Researchers hope to add to what are so far conflicting findings on the risk of SSRI and SNRI use during pregnancy and postpartum. ...