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A Hip Recall Discussion will take place at Mass Tort Seminar

A Hip Recall Discussion will take place at Mass Tort Seminar
(September 20, 2011) A Hip Recall discussion will be but one of the many topics presented at “Not Your Typical Plaintiff Lawyer’s Seminar” that will be taking place at the 10th anniversary celebration of Mass Torts Made Perfect and Torts Made Perfect. This highly anticipated event will take place at the Bellagio Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada on October 12th-14th, 2011. The agenda put together for this seminar was designed to, “help plaintiff attorneys succeed in all aspects of their practices, from attracting clients to preparing for trials against formidable opponents”.

The Depuy Hip Recall is still a hot subject today, even after a year of its having been recalled. Many believe that there are still unanswered questions in reference to this Hip Replacement Recall and many patients are still suffering from the defective product. This Hip Implant Recall was brought about after the United States Food and Drug Administration issued a statement declaring that, “On August 24, 2010, there was a voluntary recall of the Depuy ASR total hip system because of new, unpublished data from the UK joint registry indicating the revision rates within 5 years were approximately 13 percent”.… Read More

Heart defects and more following Paxil use

5/16/11.

Side effect Paxil. Studies have suggested a link between the use of Paxil during pregnancy and birth defects. Paxil is an antidepressant that is classified as a Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI). Among all the studies, it was concluded that women who took Paxil while pregnant increased the risk of their children developing birth defects, particularly heart defects. The side effects of Paxilare dangerous and can be potentially life-threatening so it is important to be aware of all the risks. Before the studies were conducted, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a Paxil warning to doctors, other healthcare professionals and patients. The FDA Paxil warning alerted the public about the increased risk of congenital malformations, particularly heart malformations, as a result of using Paxil during the first trimester of pregnancy. In 2006, after the FDA warning for Paxil users, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) warned pregnant women to avoid taking the prescription medication Paxil.… Read More

Paxil Birth Defects Lawsuit

5/11/2011.

Paxil birth defects unfortunately happen more often than wanted. Studies have suggested that women who take Paxil during pregnancy significantly increase the risk of giving birth to a baby born with a Paxil birth defect. These defects include heart malformations such as atrial and ventricular septal defects and in some cases persistent pulmonary hypertension. As a result of babies being born with these heart defects, there are couples who have filed a Paxil birth defect lawsuit.
In Philadelphia, the parents of a child born with severe heart defects are suing GlaxoSmithKline. The parents claim that the mother’s use of Paxil while pregnant caused their child to have injuries. The parents believe that their son, now two years old, was born with severe side effects from Paxil, that included heart defects, as a result of being exposed to Paxil while in the womb. The complaint asserts that GlaxoSmithKline knew or should have known about the negative Paxil side effects concerning the increased risk of congenital heart defects.… Read More

Birth Defects Associated with Paxil

5/11/2011.

Paxil danger may outweigh the benefits that are associated with Paxil. Paxil, a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI), is an antidepressant that is prescribed to treat a number of different conditions. Studies have suggested however that there may be some Paxil bad side effects. Of particular interest is the use of Paxil while pregnant.
Studies have suggested that there is an increased risk of Paxil birth defects for women who took Paxil during the first trimester of their pregnancy. A Paxil birth defect would include having a baby with a heart malformation. Studies have also suggested that women taking Paxil during their first trimester were more likely to have a child with a heart malformation when compared to any other SSRI. Another study also suggested an additional risk for taking Paxil during pregnancy by proposing a link between Paxil and persistent pulmonary hypertension (PPHN). PPHN is a rare but life-threatening birth defect that can potentially lead to multiple organ failure and death.… Read More

Side Effects of Paxil

5/11/2011.

Paxil and side effects. Paxil, a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI), is a prescription medication that is known as an antidepressant. Paxil is used as treatment for a number of different conditions. Some of those conditions include depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, generalized anxiety disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder. It is manufactured by GlaxoSmithKline, a large pharmaceutical company. While the intent of this drug is positive and can provide benefits, there are also serious side effects of Paxil. Not everyone experiences these Paxil side effects, just like everyone doesn’t experience the side effects of other drugs; however, it is important to know the risks before taking Paxil.
The most common side effects Paxil are anxiety, blurred vision, constipation, decreased sexual desire, diarrhea, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth, gas, increased sweating, increased urination, loss of appetite, nausea, nervousness, numbness or tingling of the skin, an upset stomach, trouble concentrating, trouble sleeping, weakness and yawning.… Read More

Worry Over the Side Effects of Paxil

5/11/2011.

Side effects Paxil. Before, antidepressants were seen as a type of miracle drug. However, the risks that are associated with antidepressants are becoming evident. Millions of people in America take antidepressants. It is hard to believe that something you are prescribed can actually hurt you. Studies have suggested that in particular the antidepressant Paxil may cause greater dangers than benefits. Studies also suggest a bad Paxil side effect that female users may face is an increased risk for cancer. In addition to a suggested cancer risk, it is believed there are more Paxil bad side effects.
Studies have suggested that the particular types of cancer involved are breast and ovarian cancer. The concern for cancer only adds to more concerns over Paxil birth defects. There are believed to be adverse effects of Paxil for infants of mothers who continue to take their Paxil medication during their first trimester.… Read More

Paxil Information

5/11/2011.

Paxil and side effects. What happens when you are prescribed something and it ends up hurting you? It has been suggested that there may be some adverse effects of Paxil, such as increased depression, suicide and birth defects in infants born to women who took Paxil at the time of pregnancy. It is important to know and understand all the information on Paxil bad side effects before committing to take the medication.
Paxil is an antidepressant medication, and known as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) drug, that is manufactured by the pharmaceutical giant GlaxoSmithKline. Paxil was approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in order to treat depression as well as some other disorders such as anxiety, panic, obsessive-compulsive activity and post traumatic stress in adults. Paxil has not yet been approved to treat the previously mentioned disorders in children under 18 because studies have failed to prove that Paxil is an effective treatment for children.… Read More

Paxil Suicide Claims

5/11/2011.

Paxil lawsuits are still being pursued today. Some lawsuits against Paxil are filed because of their loved ones committing suicide or because of their children being born with birth defects. There are some definite Paxil long term side effects that people should be aware of. Even after the FDA Paxil warning that was issued in 2005, lawsuits continue.
A couple of months ago in Chicago, the 7th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals ruled that federal law does not preempt failure-to-warn claims brought against GlaxoSmithKline. The manufacturer failed to show that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) would have rejected a Paxil label change warning of the side effects from Paxil which include an increased risk of suicide for young adults. Earlier this year, the appellate court reversed an Illinois federal court ruling that the claims brought against Paxil were preempted. Because of this, the Paxil suit was able to take place.… Read More

Lawsuit over Darvocet Side Effects

5/10/2011.

Darvocet Lawyers. Even with the recent Darvocet Recall that went into effect, people are still feeling its aftermath and filing lawsuits as a result of the serious Darvocet Side Effects. In Louisiana, three people have filed a Darvocet Lawsuit against many different drug manufacturers. Some of the manufacturers include Xanodyne Pharmaceuticals (a manufacturer of Darvocet), Teva Pharmaceuticals USA and Qualitest Pharmaceuticals (both generic Darvocet manufacturers) and AAIPharma Services and Eli Lilly and Company (both previous Darvocet manufacturers). The Louisiana residents make the claim that the painkillers they have taken caused them to develop and suffer from serious heart problems.
The plaintiffs made a claim in the lawsuit that they developed serious heart problems as a direct result of taking Darvocet. One heart problem that developed in particular is the wide complex tachycardia. This condition is a potentially life-threatening cardiac arrhythmia that first begins in the ventricles causing an abnormal heart rhythm that exceeds the normal range for a resting heartbeat.… Read More

Waited Too Long for Darvon-Darvocet Recall

5/10/2011.

Darvon Recall. The Darvon and Darvocet Recall was a direct result of the advocacy group, Public Citizen, filing a Darvon and Darvocet Lawsuit against the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The Darvon and Darvocet lawsuit led to the analysis in which the FDA concluded the risks that are associated with taking this medication (“Darvocet Deaths”) absolutely outweigh the benefits.
Even with the recall of Darvon and Darvocet, Public Citizen is criticizing the FDA for waiting too long before issuing a Darvon and Darvocet recall. Public Citizen actually called for congressional hearings into FDA leadership. Public Citizen claims that negligence on behalf of the FDA resulted in additional and unnecessary deaths as a result of Darvon and Darvocet. A study from the Federal Drug Abuse Warning Network found that these Darvocet and Darvon Deaths account for approximately 5 percent of all drug-related deaths between a nineteen year span.… Read More

Settlement for Cerebral Palsy

5/3/2011.

Birth injury lawsuits unfortunately occur more than one would like, particularly birth injuries resulting in cerebral palsy. Cerebral Palsy is a condition that usually affects motor functions and even sometimes causes mental dysfunction. Most children have difficulty in performing simple actions. Sometimes children have difficulty moving, speaking and eating because of damage done to the nerves, tendons, muscles and bones. Most of the cerebral palsy causes occur just before or during childbirth. A lot of the issues can be addressed by your health care professional. However, there are times when a birth injury is caused by negligence of the hospital or health care professionals.
One example of a cerebral palsy lawsuit took place in Michigan. A child of a Michigan couple developed cerebral palsy after the child’s oxygen supply was cut off because of an umbilical cord compression during labor. The representative of the couple argued that the resident and attending physicians ignored signs during labor that a caesarean section (C-Section) should have been performed.… Read More

Judge Reminds Parties to Preserve Evidence in Fosamax Case

(May 1, 2011)

Judge F. Keenan, who oversees the pre-trial proceedings in the Southern district of New York, had to remind all parties involved in a lawsuit filed against Fosamax manufacturers Merck & Co. that all evidence must be preserved until the case has been closed. Evidence is classified as: records, including all correspondence, invoices, documents and data. Included in this category is electronic evidence such as: emails, network activity logs, hard drives and recorded telephone messages. Judge Keenan also reminded the counsel of their obligation to “exercise all reasonable effort” to notify employees whether institutional or that of corporate about their responsibility to the case. This reminder should come as no surprise since there had been previous orders given after the original trial date had to be reset. Nothing related to the Fosamax litigation was allowed to be destroyed until an agreement had been reached by both parties. One might wonder what prompted this reminder and what might such a preservation request place on defendant Merck & Co.… Read More

FDA Announces Closer Monitoring of Fosamax Medication

(May1, 2011)

Concerns were raised by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) after an article was published in The New England Journal of Medicine pertaining to Fosamax studies that had been conducted. An announcement by the FDA stated that a decision had been made in regards to closer monitoring of the medication after an initial review of safety data was in question.

The question of atrial fibrillation as a possible side effect of bisphosphonates, such as that in the medication Fosamax (which is prescribed for patients who suffer from osteoporosis) presents possible risks that may be a concern for those who take them.

Atrial fibrillation describes an irregular and often rapid heart rhythm. The irregular rhythm, or arrhythmia, results from abnormal electrical impulses in the heart. The article described rates of serious atrial fibrillation in two studies of older women treated with bisphosphonates and according to the FDA, the studies showed that more women who received either Fosamax or Reclast reportedly developed serious atrial fibrillation when compared to those who received the placebo.… Read More

Crestor is now a problematic medicine being widely used

(05/02/2011)

Crestor
is now a problematic medicine being widely used. Much criticism is being expressed regarding Crestor. However, with ongoing research, this is becoming more evident. As with other medications, it also has its own side effects. It is vital that the physician and patient be acquainted with the adverse reactions associated with Crestor. Mounting evidence points to the use of statins, such as Crestor, as a major cause of cardiomyopathy, a serious heart problem in which the heart muscle deteriorates.
Doctors are demanding full-scale clinical studies of the dangerous implications of statin use (e.g. Crestor) and resulting cardiomyopathy. Statins are prescribed to lower cholesterol levels. The drugs do this by inhibiting the enzyme HMG-Coal reductase. However, as a side effect, statins also reduce levels of Coenzyme Q10, an important chemical in proper muscle functioning. Possible contraindications, such as cardiomyopathy, kidney toxicity, rhabdomyolysis and myopathy, are publicized as very rare and disregarded by many patients.… Read More

Crestor has become an increasingly controversial drug

(05/02/2011)

Crestor
has become an increasingly controversial drug. There are many ongoing debates on the validity of this medication. Doctors are demanding full-scale clinical studies of the dangerous implications of statins (e.g. Crestor). Crestor has many serious side effects
.
In August 2003, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Crestor (rosuvastatin calcium), the latest of six cholesterol reducing drugs called statins. Crestor is approved as an adjunct therapy accompanied by a low-cholesterol diet and exercise program to reduce the overall level of bad cholesterol in the blood stream. It was also touted for raising levels of High-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol (HDL) good cholesterol in many cases. Even now not everybody is aware of Crestor’s side effects. Permanent neuropathy and myopathy, chronic neuromuscular degeneration and Parkinson-like symptoms are now thought by some to be the consequence of permanent statin induced mitochondrial damage. We are still seeing the serious side effects of Crestor as time goes by which is the result of marketing a class of drugs before it was fully investigated.… Read More