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Michelin, a leader in the automotive industry, has developed a reputation for providing superior tires that excel in categories such as breaking, handling and fuel efficiency. However, the popular tire manufacturer was recently forced to conduct a nationwide recall because select models exhibited an increased propensity for tread separation and subsequent air loss. As…

In the wake of increasing reports of illicit sales of steroid-containing “dietary supplements,” as well as reports of injuries such as liver failure associated with such products, The Senators (Ret.) Firm announced the results of an informal investigation into steroid sales through major online communities. A review of advertisements posted on Southern California Craigslist…

As predicted by several government regulatory agencies, a multi-state meningitis outbreak continues to threaten those who received an injectable steroid produced and distributed by New England Compounding Center (NECC). Of significant concern, however, is the rate in which patients are developing this fungal infection. The number of people diagnosed with fungal meningitis following the…

While the atrocities that shook the foundation of Penn State University continue to resonate throughout the country, proponents of legal reform have begun to question the limits of institutional liability in California. The influx of sexual abuse cases harbored by private organizations has forced state lawmakers to reevaluate their stance on the prosecution of…

Hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS) is a rare congenital birth defect that is characterized by a critically underdeveloped left side of the heart. As a result, the right side of the heart must work harder in pumping blood to both lungs in order to compensate for the left sides inefficiency. In this article we…

Tegretol (generic: carbamazepine) is indicated for the use of treating specific types of seizures associated with epileptic episodes. However, as an anticonvulsant, Tegretol may also be used in the treatment of bipolar disorder, nerve pain associated with true trigeminal neuralgia and diabetic neuropathy. Unfortunately, pregnant women using Tegretol may significantly increase the risk of…

In continuing with recent tradition, discontent persists to fester in those who have been affected by two of Merck’s most prominent products. Subsequently, both Propecia (finasteride 1 mg) and Proscar (finasteride 5 mg) have recently been associated with the development of persistent sexual side effects. In response to these findings, officials at the U.S….

Advocates of kava tea claim that the psychoactive compounds of the plant may help to alleviate the symptoms of anxiety and calm nerves. Unfortunately, recent studies have uncovered that the ingestion of kava tea may be responsible for severe forms of kidney and liver damage. If you or a loved one has been injured…