Latest In Invokana News: Increased Risk Of Amputations December 13, 2017 Invokana, an SGLT-2 inhibitor designed to treat Type 2 Diabetes, is manufactured by Janssen, a division of Johnson & Johnson. Recently, it’s come to light…
IVC Filter Removal Can Be Dangerous: FDA Investigates Risks November 29, 2017 When a person is at risk of developing a blood clot and cannot take blood thinners or they have a history of developing blog clots,…
Will SGLT2 Inhibitors Face A Recall? November 1, 2017 SGLT2 inhibitors are a special type of medication used to control Type II Diabetes. People with Type II Diabetes struggle to control their blood sugar…
DePuy Knee Replacements Recalled October 18, 2017 DePuy, a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson, are the subjects of a massive knee replacement recall issued by the FDA on two of their artificial…
Actemra: Are The Risks Worth It For Patients? October 4, 2017 In 2010, Actemra was released onto the market as an option for patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Initially, it was believed that Actemra would offer relief…
Invokana Linked To Another Serious Side Effect: Lower Limb Amputation September 6, 2017 Invokana remains under fire as it is linked to another serious side effect. In addition to lawsuits filed against Janssen Pharmaceuticals and its parent company…
Benicar Settlement Update August 23, 2017 Benicar, a blood pressure medication, is the subject of more than 2,000 lawsuits. Plaintiffs allege that using Benicar resulted in severe gastrointestinal injuries, celiac-like symptoms,…
The Risks Of Benzene: What You Need To Know August 9, 2017 Benzene lawsuits against soft drink manufacturers and other companies continue to be filed in the United States. Although benzene was banned as a solvent it…
Do Baldness Treatment Drugs Increase Suicide Risk? July 26, 2017 Baldness treatment drugs such as Propecia and Proscar were followed in a 10-year study performed in Canada. The study, performed in Canada, initially wasn’t looking…
Which Hip And Knee Replacements Are Known To Fail? July 12, 2017 Knee and hip replacements continue to increase in numbers. As baby boomers continue to age and require more medical care, hip and knee replacement options…
Takata Airbag Lawsuit Settles For $553.6 Million June 21, 2017 Since 2015, multiple Takata airbag lawsuits have been filed. Plaintiffs allege that Takata and certain car manufacturers who used their airbags knew or should have…
Prilosec Kidney Damage Can Go Undetected For Years June 7, 2017 Multiple studies regarding the use of Prilosec, Nexium, and other proton-pump inhibitors (PPI) have shown us the scary realities of the damage that they can…
