Drugs and Medical Devices
Actos – FDA Issues Drug Safety Announcement Concerning Bladder Cancer
Actos – FDA Issues Drug Safety Announcement Concerning Bladder Cancer Thomas GreerSince graduating magna cum laude in 2005 from the University of Memphis School of Law, Thomas has helped make a difference in the lives of victims of serious personal injury, wrongful death, and professional negligence. Thomas has extensive trial experience in both state and federal court. Among other victories in…
Read MoreAvoiding the Risk of Bleeding from Pradaxa: FDA Provides Additional Information for Healthcare Professionals
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced on December 7, 2011, that it would be conducting a safety review of the drug Pradaxa, which is used to treat a common type of heart rhythm abnormality. The study focuses around the possible increased risk of bleeding for Pradaxa patients. For a demonstration of how Pradaxa can…
Read MoreAvoiding the Risk of Bleeding from Pradaxa: FDA Provides Additional Information for Patients
On December 7, 2011, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) made an announcement that it would be conducting a safety review of the drug Pradaxa, which is used to treat a common type of heart rhythm abnormality. For a better understanding of how Pradaxa can lead to serious bleeding, watch this free pradaxa video. The…
Read MoreWarning: The Dangers of Prescription Drugs and How to Fight Back
We have all noticed it; we sit down to watch the evening news and almost every commercial break touts a new drug that will solve all of our problems. We even joke about the long list of side effects that follow, presented in “speed talk”, presumably to keep us from noticing how horrible they are.…
Read MoreDePuy ASR Hip Recall Leads to Revision Surgery and Potential Lawsuits
On August 26, 2010, DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. announced the recall of its ASR Hip Replacement. The products which are subject to the recall include both the ASR XL Acetabular System and the ASR Hip Resurfacing System. These medical devices have been used in patients since 2005. The attorneys at Bailey & Greer offer a free…
Read MoreDid You Take Zoloft While Pregnant Without Knowing the Risks?
Zoloft is one of the most frequently prescribed medications for the treatment of depression in the United States. And, for the most part, it has proven to be effective and safe. But this is not necessarily true if you are pregnant. Manufactured by Pfizer, Zoloft (sertraline) has been linked to heart defects and other problems…
Read MoreGranuFlo and NaturaLyte Linked to Heart Attack, Cardiac Arrest
The purpose of the kidneys is to clean waste and water from the blood. If the blood is not cleaned, the toxins can build up and cause harm. A patient with late stage kidney failure must rely on hemodialysis in order to clean the blood. During hemodialysis, the blood is filtered through an artificial kidney…
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