FDA requires 24-hour notification to prevent foodborne illness
September 9, 2009 According to The Wall Street Journal, the Food and Drug Administration announced that food companies will be required to alert them within 24 hours of finding a contaminant in an...
View ArticleLawsuits filed against Yaz® for causing health issues
September 25, 2009 According to The New York Times, 74 lawsuits have been filed against Bayer, the maker of Yaz, for causing blood clots and increasing the risk of stroke. Read More The post Lawsuits...
View ArticleAvandia Drug Injury Discussed In New Senate Report
In a front-page story, the New York Times (2/20, A1, Harris) reported, “Hundreds of people taking Avandia [rosiglitazone], a controversial diabetes medicine, needlessly suffer heart attacks and heart...
View ArticleDrug injury lawsuits against Novartis allowed to proceed
The AP (3/8) reported, “A federal judge in Nashville has refused to dismiss 40 lawsuits against a Swedish-based pharmaceutical... The post Drug injury lawsuits against Novartis allowed to proceed...
View ArticleLATimes examines suspected risks of bisphosphonates
If you take drugs for osteoporosis, read this… The Los Angeles Times (3/22, Adams) reports, “Long-term use of osteoporosis drugs... The post LATimes examines suspected risks of bisphosphonates appeared...
View ArticleTwo studies suggest diabetes drug Avandia increases risk of heart problems.
If you suffer from diabetes, you need to read this. ABC World News (6/28, story 7, 2:20, Sawyer) reported, “Two... The post Two studies suggest diabetes drug Avandia increases risk of heart problems....
View ArticleCDC: Opioid pain relievers may increase risk for certain birth defects
Moms and Dads, please read this warning about drugs like Oxy and other opoids. The Los Angeles Times “Booster... The post CDC: Opioid pain relievers may increase risk for certain birth defects...
View ArticleAntibiotics in the Fluoroquinolone Class Linked to Nerve Damage
Fluoroquinolones are among the most widely prescribed antibiotics. Brand names for these drugs include Levaquin, Cipro, Avelox, and more. These... The post Antibiotics in the Fluoroquinolone Class...
View ArticleDrug Recalls & Market Withdrawals
A look inside prescription drugs and why they get removed from the market All medications released for public use must... The post Drug Recalls & Market Withdrawals appeared first on Lundy Law.
View ArticleConsumers warned of e-cigarette risks
August 12, 2009 The Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers about the health and addiction risks associated with electronic cigarettes, according to the Miami Herald. Read More The post...
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