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As one of the worlds largest drug manufacturers, GlaxomithKline (GSK) has been forced to continue its relentless defense against numerous Poligrip denture cream lawsuits. Reports continue to surface about consumers claiming to have suffered permanent nerve damage due to the exposure of zinc in GSK denture adhesive products. In fact, GSK has paid at…

New England Compounding Center (NECC) has recently become a subject of increasing criticism. Accordingly, the pharmaceutical compounding center has been linked to a devastating fungal meningitis outbreak that has sickened 91 patients, seven of which suffered from fatal complications. Authorities at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the U.S. Food and…

While the separation of church and state may have distanced the relationship between organized religion and our school system, recent transgressions at Happy Valley have uncovered a disturbing trend between the two institutions. The Sandusky scandal that rocked the foundation of Penn State University last week has drawn similar parallels to that of which…

Cold therapy systems are specifically designed to reduce the presence of pain and swelling following orthopedic trauma and surgery that has occurred within the confines of soft body tissue. Medical devices such as these are often prescribed throughout the duration of an individual’s rehabilitation to ensure proper healing. Of significant concern, however, is their…

Tygacil (generic: tigecycline) is a broad-spectrum intravenous antibiotic intended for the treatment of several bacterial infections that target the skin and the digestive system. Indications also suggest that Tygacil may assist in the treatment of pneumonia as well. Unfortunately, the use of this revolutionary antibiotic has become synonymous with catastrophic complications. According to the…

Organic Pastures, in association with the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), has recently conducted a statewide recall and quarantine of their raw milk products after five children became infected with an identical strain of E.coli. While a routine inspection of the dairy farm’s Fresno facility revealed no traces of E. coli 0157:H7…

Please note, The Senators (Ret.) Firm, LLP is no longer accepting Darvon 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. Darvon Users Beware: Withdrawal & Risk of Cardiac Activity If you or a loved one has been…

Last week witnessed the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) initiate their first injunction against a dietary supplement manufacturer of considerable size. On November 23, 2011, the FDA took legal action against two dietary supplement companies for their neglect to comply with the dietary supplement current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) regulations under the Federal…