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Recent evidence suggests that the long-suspected link between popular selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI’s), like Paxil and Prozac, and congenital heart birth defects is more relevant than ever before. According to Finnish researchers, who published their findings in Obstetrics & Gynecology medical journal; when pregnant women use the antidepressants Prozac and Paxil, they can…

Following a licensing and supply agreement by Bayer Healthcare, select drug manufacturers are now able to develop and market their own variation of generic Yasmin (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) products despite the existing patent. Similar to that of Yasmin, generic birth control variations introduced by Barr and Teva are indicated to assist in the…

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently been made aware of the potentially fatal side effects associated with a trending multiple sclerosis medication. Subsequently, officials at the FDA received a report of a patient with multiple sclerosis who died within 24 hours of taking their first dose of Gilenya (generic: fingolimod). Upon…

On April 5, 2011, Fresh Express announced a complete recall of their 9 oz. bags of spinach after a random sample tested positive for Salmonella. If you or someone close to you has been diagnosed with Salmonella food poisoning after consuming the contaminated spinach, you should contact our Salmonella lawyers immediately for a free…

Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy (PML) is neurological disorder characterized by the destruction of the myelin. The myelin serves to protect the nerve cells of both the brain and spinal cord. As a result, the disease worsens over time and often leads to permanent brain damage. In this article we will discuss the signs and symptoms,…

Have you been injured by a dangerous or defective product? If so, you should contact our lawyers at The Senators (Ret.) Firm, LLP immediately for a free confidential case evaluation. You may be entitled to compensation for your injuries and we can help. Product Liability Litigation People should be able trust that the products…

On June 24, Eagle Produce, LLC, in association with both the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the New York Department of Agriculture, initiated a recall of cantaloupe that was shipped from Arizona to upstate New York in late May. The cantaloupe recall was the direct result of a routine and random test that…

Aciphex (generic: rabeprazole) belongs to a classification of drugs known as a proton pump inhibitors (PPI’s). It is used in the treatment of those suffering from excessive stomach acid, in particular, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Unfortunately, severe Aciphex side effects have been associated with long term use of the drug. Anyone who uses Aciphex…