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Sort by date 7,886 pages found matching health insurance- PPH: The 10-year Hangover from Diet Drugs that could kill you
Sep-5-07 Rochester, MN You may think that the dizziness, fatigue or shortness of breath you've been experiencing may stem from a late night. Think again - it could be a collection of PPH side affects , and what you're feeling right now has prompted others with similar conditions to file lawsuits. That's because your symptoms - which could include an overall fee... - "Ketek Caused My Father's Death"
Sep-3-07 Tom's River, NJ "How many families are out there that had their loved ones die because of cardiac arrest or natural causes when in fact Ketek was to blame?" says Mary Kane. "I want to tell you that Ketek caused my father's death so that others don't take this dangerous drug." "My dad had a bout of bronchitis and was prescribed this antibiotic in May,... - Workers Denied Overtime Take it to the Courts -- and Win
Aug-29-07 Chicago, IL: In their rush to increase profits, CEOs often agree to "downsizing," "smartcizing" and other measures designed to squeeze as much labor out of their workforce as humanly possible, at the lowest cost. Too often, this involves denying workers overtime pay. If you're a cynic, this may just sound like business as usual. But if you believe that... - Kugel Mesh Symptoms Should Not Be Ignored
Aug-24-07 Seattle, WA Many people who have been implanted with the Kugel Mesh Patch have suffered serious and in some cases life-threatening, side effects. The reported complications are incredibly painful and some even fatal. Although patients have survived the broken memory recoil ring, many face life-long complications because mesh has adhered to their intestin... - Reglan gave me Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome
Aug-19-07 Haddonfield, NJ Randolph Interlante, 58, of New Jersey is today living with Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome. He attributes his problems to a twin injection of Reglan he received on the Memorial Day weekend, two years ago. "I was getting bad cramps and vomiting - I was vomiting things I hadn't eaten in two days,´says Interlante, "And I said to my wif... - MRI and Kidney patients: The hard facts on a rare Disease
Aug-18-07 Rockville, MD A medical procedure that we've come to respect, and even revere for its capacity to reveal physiological abnormalities in the body, could pose a serious health risk for patients with kidney damage or renal failure. At issue are contrasting agents often used in association with the MRI, and MRA. Magnetic Resonance Imaging picks up where... - Doctors Hesitate to Prescribe Ortho Evra
Aug-16-07 Nashville, TN: A group of doctors in Tennessee has decided to stop prescribing the Ortho Evra patch to patients over concerns that the device could increase their risk of blood clots or other problems. In a letter to their patients, the doctors cited a study which showed that women who use the Ortho Evra patch are at an increased risk of deep vein thromb... - Avandia and heart failure: Did Avandia pave the way to this woman's heart attack?
Aug-16-07 Edmonton, AB Karen Trelford was stunned to see a report on television this summer that the diabetes drug Avandia exposed its users to a 43% higher risk of heart failure and heart attack. The Edmonton woman had good reason to react to the news. In the late spring of 2006, Karen's doctor prescribed Avandia for her. She took it for several months before... - Factory Farms: Air Pollution and the Threat of Bird Flu
Aug-15-07 Little Rock, AK As neighbors of factory farms continue to file lawsuits claiming asthma and other illnesses, some experts are documenting another public health threat: bird flu. Kevin Parcell is the director of a [ global initiative ] aimed at creating resilient communities capable of withstanding crises such as avian influenza (bird flu). LawyersandS... - Defective Tires from China: Where the Rubber Hits the Road, it's Buyer Beware
Aug-14-07 Union, NJ When it comes to crashworthiness , the single most compelling feature of your car that could mean the difference between getting home safely, and winding up in a hospital is the footprint of your car on the road; the tires. Defective tires from China could potentially put the crashworthiness of your vehicle to the ultimate test, should the tir... - Kugel Mesh Patch: "Someone Should Be Held Accountable"
Aug-14-07 Cranston, RI Some patients who have had the Kugel Mesh Patch implanted to repair their hernias have experienced very painful complications, ranging from tenderness in their abdominal area to the development of life threatening fistulas. Lawsuits are now being filed against Davol Inc., maker of the Kugel Mesh Patch, alleging the company knew or should hav... - Avandia's heart attack risk: are any of the experts "clean"?
Aug-13-07 Los Angeles, CA The diabetes drug Avandia , made by GlaxoSmithKline, hit the news with a bang Jun 14, 2007, when the influential New England Journal of Medicine published a study by heart expert Dr. Steven E. Nissen showing that patients taking the drug had a 43% increase in heart attack risk. This worrying news caught the FDA, diabetics and doctors... - More Lawsuits Filed Alleging Medical Malpractice by Veterans Affairs
Aug-11-07 Boston, MA Veterans and their families are filing medical malpractice lawsuits against the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) alleging veterans are subjected to sub-standard treatment while in the care of VA hospitals. The lawsuits involve both physical and psychological injuries including post-traumatic stress disorder. In fact, the VA is coming unde... - "My Doctors told me to Quit Avandia"
Aug-11-07 Daytona Beach, FL Ilene Miller was prescribed Avandia in 2000 for diabetes, but as time went on she felt worse. "My symptoms got so bad that I went back to my doctor," says Miller. Her diagnosis was congestive heart failure. "He told me right then and there to stop taking Avandia." "My feet were swollen, I had chest pain and shortness of breath and th... - More Lawsuits Filed After Veggie Booty Sickens Children
Aug-10-07 Albany, NY The maker of Veggie Booty children's snacks faces another lawsuit after an outbreak of salmonella poisoning sickened approximately 60 people. This second lawsuit was filed by the parents of two children who became ill after eating Veggie Booty. More lawsuits are likely to be filed as further information about the salmonella outbreak becomes... - Avandia Drug Maker Accused of Bullying Critics
Aug-9-07 Washington, DC An FDA Committee recently heard testimony from several scientists that suggests that early critics of the diabetes drug Avandia were intimidated by drug maker GlaxoSmithKline. Congressional investigators are examining what they call "very serious" claims that Glaxo "silenced one or more medical professionals who attempted to speak out... - California Labor Laws: Getting Burnt in the California Sun
Aug-8-07 Oakland, CA Your Auntie Anne would not be pleased that the chain of pretzel stores bearing her name have been found to be in violation of California Labor Laws . Of course, your own Auntie Anne may have nothing to do with the Auntie Anne pretzel stores dotted throughout Southern California. But her hackles would surely be raised at the thought of 14 a... - Avandia Remains on Market Despite Health Risks
Aug-7-07 Los Angeles, CA: Despite expert testimony about its side effects risk, a Food and Drug Administration advisory committee has recommended that the diabetes drug Avandia should be allowed to stay on the market. But while the committee did not call for an Avandia recall, it says that the drug's label should carry a stronger warning about its risk of causing... - Factory Farm Pollution: Neighbors Turn to Lawsuits
Aug-7-07 San Luis Obisbo, CA Peter Chase (not his real name) takes a whiff of the air on his back patio. "Another day indoors," he sighs. "I could wait forever for the government to take action [against factory farms ]," says Peter. "The only way to get these corporations to stop polluting is by making them pay - through lawsuits." Despite recent EPA action aga... - Trasylol Bad for the Heart and Kidneys, 10 Times More Expensive than Alternatives
Aug-5-07 Boston, MA: A drug designed to inhibit bleeding during surgery is proving to have serious side effects. Trasylol , made by Bayer AG, can have an impact on the heart and kidney - leaving some patients on kidney dialysis, others with heart problems, and still others dead from the side effects association with Trasylol. A product derived from bovine lung...