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Neuropathy refers to a collection of disorders that occur when nerves of the peripheral nervous system are damaged. The condition is generally referred to as peripheral neuropathy, and is most commonly due to the damage of nerve axons. As a result, the peripheral nerves are inhibited from working correctly and may cause tingling or…

The Polar Care 500 is a popular cold therapy system that is indicated to assist and facilitate in the recovery of damaged soft tissue. It is often prescribed in the presence of orthopedic trauma and injuries sustained from subsequent surgeries to foster a faster rehabilitation. Unfortunately, these devices have recently become a subject of…

According to U.S. safety regulators, exposed window blind cords are responsible for the strangulation of approximately one child every month. Safety advocates, in an attempt to eliminate such threats, have pleaded with industry representatives to rid their products of these unnecessary dangers. However, prominent manufacturers of window blinds have refused to remove exposed cords…

Approximately 35 million Americans use denture creams and several popular adhesives have been linked to serious and debilitating injuries caused by excess levels of zinc contained in the products that may enter the body. A June 2008 study published in the journal American Academy of Neurology highlighted the potential dangers of excess exposure to…

Patients implanted with a defective Medtronic® CD Horizon Spinal Device could experience additional back injury and severe, unnecessary back pain. If you or a loved one has been injured by a defective Medtronic spinal device, you should contact our lawyers immediately for a free confidential case evaluation. You may be entitled to compensation for…

In the wake of an influx of adverse events that appear to potentially be associated with the long-term use of bisphosphonates, two advisory panels to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) met last Friday to discuss the future labeling of certain bone-building medications. According to a 45 page Background Document issued by the…

Oral bisphosphonates are commonly administered to assist in the treatment and prevention of those suffering from osteoporosis. Perhaps more specifically, they also have the inherent ability to treat numerous bone diseases that can potentially lead to further deterioration of the skeletal structure. Unfortunately, there have been significant discoveries regarding catastrophic complications associated with the…

Consumers familiar with Trader Joe’s received troubling news last week when the popular grocery store chain was linked to a multi-state outbreak of Salmonella Bredeney infections. Regulatory officials associated with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) traced the bacterial contamination to Trader Joe’s Valencia…