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According to Bayer AG’s Stockholder’s Newsletter for the first quarter of 2012, the company has paid $142 million to settle 651 Yaz and Yasmin lawsuits. The average settlement per case was about $218,000. With an estimated 11,900 lawsuits involving about 14,000 plaintiffs pending against the company, it is possible that Bayer may have to…

The Boy Scouts of America, one of the nation’s largest and most prominent values-based youth development organizations, has seemingly become a popular target for sexual predators. However, a recent investigation revealed that officials neglected to report hundreds of cases of alleged sexual abuse between 1970 and 1991. In an attempt to reconcile their lack…

Unlike typical contraceptives that are administered orally, Mirena (generic: levonorgestrel) is indicated for intrauterine contraception for up to five years. Subsequently, it is placed in the uterus where it releases hormones that assist in the prevention of pregnancy. Of significant concern, however, are recent reports that suggest the use of Mirena may coincide with…

The debate as to whether or not metal-on-metal hip replacement systems provide their recipients with a positive risk/benefit profile has plagued the medical device industry for years. Unfortunately, however, the current debate may be nearing its final days. According to cumulative data collected from foreign registries, metal-on-metal hip replacements exhibit an increased propensity for…

The exponential growth in the use of dietary supplements has witnessed a twofold increase over the past ten years. Accordingly, their popularity has given rise to a $62-billion-a-year industry that shows no signs of slowing down. Of particular concern, however, is the rate in which illegally adulterated products are permitted access to the U.S….

Zimmer, a world leader in musculoskeletal health, has recently been the target of intense public scrutiny after numerous reports of product failure have plagued the company. As early as last year, Zimmer announced a recall of their Zimmer NexGen MIS knee replacement system upon receiving confirmation that 68,000 components were reported to have been…

Having already been the subject of a 2007 recall, Bumbo Baby seats have once again become a reason for worry. Subsequently, numerous children have been injured after maneuvering out of or falling from these baby seats. Of significant concern, however, are several traumatic head injuries that have occurred during such a fall. Accordingly, the…

Botulinum toxin, otherwise known as Botox, is a neurotoxin protein that is more known for its cosmetic indications. However, Botox is widely used in the treatment of migraines, cerebral palsy, dystonia, muscle spasms, and numerous other medical conditions in children and adults. Unfortunately, the use of Botox has been associated with potentially lethal complications….