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Increase In Metal-On-Metal Hip Replacement Failure Rates Causes Concern
Recent evidence suggests that the use of metal-on-metal hip replacement systems may coincide with a significant increase in adverse soft-tissue reactions. More specifically, the surgical application of DePuy Articular Surface Replacement (ASR) systems has recently become the subject of mounting criticism in the healthcare community. Both the ASR resurfacing system and the ASR total…
Public Citizen Demands Transvaginal Mesh Recall
Public Citizen is a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving as the people’s voice in the nation’s capitol. Since 1971, they have actively championed citizen interest above government affairs. They are known for successfully challenging the corrupt practices of the pharmaceutical, nuclear and automobile industries. However, Public Citizen has recently issued a press release acknowledging…
Sexual Abuse Lawsuits Brought Before The California Supreme Court to Increase Institutional Liability
Several lawmakers have expressed their discontent regarding current statutes of limitations in sexual assault cases. As a result, those seeking legal reform have begun to scrutinize the current limits of institutional liability in California. Subsequently, the California Supreme Court is currently in the process of reviewing two cases that have the potential to extend…
Popular Energy Drink Manufacturers Receive Subpoena From the State of New York
The recent influx of potentially dangerous transgressions committed within the dietary supplement industry have caused regulatory officials to exercise extreme caution. Accordingly, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently acknowledged that they intend to crack-down on those companies that are lacing their products with undisclosed pharmaceutical ingredients. Amidst this growing concern, however, are…
Tainted Products Posing As Dietary Supplements
According to the Nutrition Business Journal, Americans spent $28.1 billion on dietary supplements last year. Subsequently, millions more was spent on black-market products, particularly those marketed as weight loss, bodybuilding and sexual enhancers. Despite their popularity, there is little evidence that suggests dietary supplements actually provide clinical benefits. In fact, tainted products posing as…
Regulatory Authorities Ordered the Revision of Labels For Popular Oral Contraceptives
Several popular birth control pills have recently become the subject of increasing scrutiny. According to healthcare officials, those who take oral contraceptives on a regular basis may significantly increase their risk of developing a severe blood clot. Of significant concern, however, is the development of life-threatening complications that may ensue. Subsequently, in order to…
Amnesteem® Lawyer & Lawsuit
Amnesteem (generic: isotretinoin), a medication used to treat acne, has been linked to a variety of severe, life-threatening side effects including birth defects, depression, suicide, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), chron’s disease, and ulcerative colitis. If you or a loved one has been injured by Amnesteem, you should contact our lawyers immediately for a free…
ShoulderFlex Massager Lawyer & Lawsuit
The ShoulderFlex Massager is a personal massaging unit intended to be used in the comforts of a consumer’s home. It is a personal massage device, specifically designed to provide consumers with a deep tissue massage to the neck, shoulder and back areas. Unfortunately, the ShoulderFlex Massager has recently become synonymous with a number of…