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Calcium supplements have long been touted as a natural and therefore safe alternative in the treatment of postmenopausal bone loss and osteoporosis. However, data from a recent study suggests that a strict calcium supplement regimen may not demonstrate the same metabolic effects as calcium in food. Of significant concern, however, is the recent association…

Finasteride, the highly controversial ingredient found in both Propecia and Proscar, has become a subject of increasing concern within the healthcare community. While it has demonstrated an increased propensity for fulfilling its respective purpose, finasteride treatment may result in the development of several catastrophic complications. Of significant concern, however, are the recent associations that…

A trial that was once set to take place on January 9, has now been delayed and subjected to immediate mediation. Subsequently, one of the most prominent companies in the pharmaceutical industry avoided going to trial over significant complications regarding their products after a U.S. District Judge postponed the impending trial. Bayer AG, who…

The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) recently updated the warning labels of Propecia and Proscar to include information about long-term sexual complications that can persist indefinitely, even after users discontinue treatment with the drugs. Both medications have recently been linked to decreased libido, problems with orgasm, erectile dysfunction, and impotence. In addition to…

Medical device manufacturers have become all too familiar with the scrutiny that coincides with their controversial products. However, none may be more accustomed to the criticism that follows the release of medical devices than that of Johnson & Johnson (J&J). As the current industry leader in medical device production, J&J has seen an influx…

In October 2010, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration in association with Godi International, Corp. and PRock Marketing LLC announced a nationwide recall of the Fruta Planta weight loss dietary supplement after receiving reports of serious, life-threatening cardiac complications and one death. If you or a loved one has been injured by Fruta Planta,…

C.R. Bard Inc. is scheduled to face its first federal court trial early next year over allegations that the company’s transvaginal mesh (TVM) devices injured recipients. A trial date of Feb. 5, 2013, has been set for the first of approximately 600 federal lawsuits alleging that Bard’s Avaulta implant caused severe organ damage. U.S….

Oral Sodium Phosphate medications used prior to colonoscopies have been linked to serious, life-threatening kidney injuries and/or kidney failure. These kidney problems are also known as acute phosphate nephropathy. If you or a loved one has been injured by an OSP, you should contact our lawyersimmediately for a free confidential case evaluation. You may…