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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. The development of pulmonary embolism is directly correlated to the presence of severe blood clots. Blood clots…

An omphalocele is an abdominal wall defect characterized as a type of hernia in which the infant’s intestine or other abdominal organs protrude out through the umbilical cord. As a result, the intestines are only protected by a thin layer of exposed tissue. In this article we will discuss the signs and symptoms, causes,…

In the event of a heart attack, consumers have been lead to believe that taking anemia medications like Epogen and Procrit may reduce the damage inflicted on the heart. However, recent studies suggest that anemia drugs may not only serve as ineffective solutions, but may be hazardous to one’s health as well. In a…

Revatio (generic: sildenafil) is a prescription medication that is indicated to assist in the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). Of significant concern, however, are recent studies cautioning the use of Revatio by certain populations. According to a long-term clinical pediatric trial, children under the age of 18 should not take Revatio due to…

In the event that a woman suffers from pelvic organ prolapse (POP), or a number of other traumatic injuries to the vaginal wall, doctors may suggest implanting a transvaginal mesh to strengthen and support the damaged area. Though the use of a transvaginal mesh may be effective, it does carry an increased risk of…

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently announced a Class I Recall in regards to the On-Q pump with ONDEMAND bolus button. These devices are typically used for the delivery of medicines (local anesthetics and narcotics) following a surgical procedure. However, the FDA has recently been made aware that the I-Flow ON-Q…

In recent years, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and Cal/OSHA have received multiple inquiries regarding the potentially hazardous health effects that have been associated with keratin-based hair smoothing products. Of significant concern, however, is a specific product by the name of Brazilian Blowout. In 2010, Oregon OSHA and Health Canada warned that…

Often mistaken for a common blood clot, deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a condition that witnesses the development of a blood clot deep within the body’s tissue. The development of DVT poses as a significant threat to an individuals health and may serve as the catalyst for several life-threatening conditions. As a relatively common…