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It has long been assumed that dietary supplements are developed with safe and healthy ingredients. However, they continue to face an increasing amount of scrutiny regarding both their safety and efficacy. Of particular concern, however, is the inclusion of an ingredient known as aristolochic acid (AA). As a common weight-loss supplement ingredient, AA has…

Responsible for a drastic increase of blood pressure within the pulmonary artery, pulmonary atrial hypertension (PAH) is a congenital cardiac condition with fatal implications. While the reason for such an increased spike in pressure remains unknown, this condition is severe in nature. Though uncommon, studies suggest that certain risk factors may increase the rate…

In response to the growing concern of adulterated products within the dietary supplement industry, officials at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have acknowledged that they intend “crack down” on the influx of fraudulent practices committed by manufacturers. In what has already been established as a strict regulatory campaign, the FDA has played…

Continuing with a current trend, recent months have witnessed several dietary supplement manufacturers face significant criticism for their involvement in fraudulent advertising practices. Subsequently, the dietary supplement industry has seemingly become synonymous with false and misleading promotions. Among the latest to face the repercussions of such illicit practices, are the makers of the once…

Heart valve injuries are comprised of several complications that vary in their severity. Among the most common conditions that cause heart valve damage, are mitral valve regurgitation and aortic valve regurgitation. While these complications are relatively uncommon in their own right, studies suggest that the use of Fen Phen may increase the rate in…

While the Supreme Court is currently in the process of reevaluating the limits of institutional liability as it relates to sexual abuse lawsuits, a doctor employed with Kaiser Permanente Medical Offices has been arrested on the suspicion of sexual assault. Law enforcement officials announced the arrest of Dr. Arturo Vargas on Wednesday after he…

Please note, The Senators (Ret.) Firm, LLP is no longer accepting Loryna 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. Deep vein thrombosis, otherwise known as DVT, is characterized as a blood clot that occurs deep within…

Conflicts of interest have served as a catalyst for potentially fraudulent practices amidst practitioners in the medical industry. Subsequently, the money offered by drug manufacturers to doctors may compromise the integrity of the industry. Payments that doctors receive from drug companies for participating in research, consulting, speaking, travel and entertainment may influence their particular…