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In October 2010, The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) required Merck & Co. Inc., the manufacturer of Fosamax (generic: Alendronate sodium) to change the labeling on the osteoporosis drug to include a warning citing the increased risk of Fosamax femur fractures among patients. If you or a loved one has been injured by…

Update – 4/26/2011 – Recent studies published in the British Medical Journalacknowledge an increased risk of venous thromboembolism, a severe form of blood clotting deep within the body, among users of forth generation oral contraceptives like Yaz, Ocella and Yasmin. The risk of developing a blood clot from these contraceptives is twice that of…

After recently hearing of the sexual abuse allegations leveled at a former elementary school teacher, victims are continuing to come forward. Mark Berndt, who has already been arrested on 23 separate counts of child sexual abuse, has been accused of similar lewd acts by several subsequent victims. Five more children, along with their families,…

X-Hero and Male Enhancer “dietary supplements” were recalled after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) revealed that the products actually contained undisclosed prescription medications. If you or a loved one has been physically injured by X-Hero or Male Enhancer or if you bought these products because you thought that they were effective dietary…

As recent as July 2011, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an updated safety communication regarding the safety and effectiveness of transvaginal mesh products. The safety communication was the result of an influx of adverse transvaginal mesh reports that had escalated in recent years. Due to the severity and frequency in which…

On February 8, 2011, ABC News Investigates (Chris Cuomo) published this very informative article/video regarding the link between the popular denture cream Fixodent and Neuropathy. You can learn more by reading the article by clicking the link below: Fixodent: Can Excessive Use of Popular Denture Cream Cause Nerve Damage? Mark Jacoby had no idea…

Reclast (zoledronic acid) is intended to be used in the treatment and prevention of osteoporosis, glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis and Paget’s disease. Each of which have the ability to inhibit the production of bone mass. However, patients who undergo Reclast treatment may significantly increase their risk of developing a number of severe, life-threatening complications. Recent evidence…

At approximately four inches long and two inches wide, Mini Vehicle sets produced by Green Toys provide children with a fun means of entertainment. Of significant concern, however, are recent reports that caution the use of these toys by young children. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the wheels and hubcaps on…