A Medical Device That Promotes Hospital Infections?
With all the problems these days with antibiotic-resistant bacteria and outbreaks of infections in hospitals, it is shocking to contemplate that devices used in hospital…
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What are SGLT-2 Inhibitors
SGLT-2 Inhibitors are prescribed to diabetic patients. (Medications like Invokana and Farxiga). These medications target a protein, SGLT2, that transports blood sugar (glucose) in our bodies.…
Xolair® Also Causing Cancer Concerns
While most of the recent concern about the medication Xolair has been related to a reported increased risk of severe cardiovascular and cerebrovascular issues, information about…
Granuflo Lawsuit Update: Federal Judge Dismisses Some Claims
When filing a lawsuit against an individual or a corporate entity for negligence, it is important to allege the correct claims against the right defendants…
Title: While BP Seeks Escape Clause, Oil Remains on Beaches
BP recently filed its lengthy response to the Oil Spill Settlement Administrator’s proposed changes to the settlement procedures claimants must follow to obtain any recovery…
Boehringer-Ingelheim: Being a Poor Loser?
The first courtroom trials involving Pradaxa liability are scheduled to start in September. The blood-thinning drug has been linked to serious bleeding injuries and death.…
Filing a Granuflo Lawsuit? Here’s a Story of Interest
We have posted many stories here about whistleblowers and how large corporations retaliate against them. Unfortunately for corporate defendants, this tactic can easily backfire. It…
The Acetaminophen Hidden In Your Meds
Recently, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has been busy issuing new warnings about acetaminophen, the active ingredient in Tylenol that has been implicated…
Tylenol And Your Children
Quick question: what is the Number One cause for emergency room visits among toddlers? If you said accidental poisoning, you’re in the ballpark. More specifically, it’s…
Stryker Hip Recall Is Just The Tip of The Iceberg
While it’s only tangentially related to the Stryker hip recall in the U.S., the medical profession in the U.K. recently got some disturbing news with…