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Cold therapy systems are specifically designed to reduce the presence of pain and swelling following orthopedic trauma and surgery that has occurred within the confines of soft body tissue. Medical devices such as these are often prescribed throughout the duration of an individual’s rehabilitation to ensure proper healing. Of significant concern, however, is their…

Organic Pastures, in association with the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), has recently conducted a statewide recall and quarantine of their raw milk products after five children became infected with an identical strain of E.coli. While a routine inspection of the dairy farm’s Fresno facility revealed no traces of E. coli 0157:H7…

Tygacil (generic: tigecycline) is a broad-spectrum intravenous antibiotic intended for the treatment of several bacterial infections that target the skin and the digestive system. Indications also suggest that Tygacil may assist in the treatment of pneumonia as well. Unfortunately, the use of this revolutionary antibiotic has become synonymous with catastrophic complications. According to the…

Please note, The Senators (Ret.) Firm, LLP is no longer accepting Darvon claims. If you feel that you may have a potential case, we urge you to locate another law firm adequately suited to handle your claim. Darvon Users Beware: Withdrawal & Risk of Cardiac Activity If you or a loved one has been…

Last week witnessed the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) initiate their first injunction against a dietary supplement manufacturer of considerable size. On November 23, 2011, the FDA took legal action against two dietary supplement companies for their neglect to comply with the dietary supplement current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) regulations under the Federal…

In the wake of the recent child molestation scandal that took place at Penn State University, proponents of nonprofit institutions were left to reluctantly scrutinize the moral priorities of organizations once deemed trustworthy and benevolent. The actions of Jerry Sandusky have forever tarnished the once pristine reputation of nonprofit organizations across the United States…

An onslaught of fraudulent practices have recently been witnessed in the dietary supplement industry. A distinct lack of strict regulations, by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), has allowed countless manufacturers to adulterate and manipulate their products with unapproved drugs. As a testament to the misconduct of the dietary supplement industry, two considerably…

Criticism regarding the use of metal-on-metal hip replacement systems has intensified after recent studies have suggested that they demonstrate a larger propensity for failure than their predecessors. Subsequently, newer metal-on-metal hip implants seem to be no more effective than older implants and may often exhibit more problematic adverse events. Data compiled from a number…