Zantac Cancer Litigation
In September 2019, the online pharmacy, Valisure, discovered the human carcinogen, N-Nitrosodimethylamine, or NDMA, in routine independent testing of Zantac and its generic counterpart, ranitidine. Upon reporting their findings to the Food and Drug Administration, several retailers pulled the drug and its generic equivalent off their shelves. On April 1, 2020, the FDA completed their
Read MoreTruvada and Bone Injuries
Pharmaceutical companies are expected to provide patients with safe and effective medication to treat or prevent disease. However, there is a conflict of interest when profit takes precedence over a patient’s welfare. There are checks and balances at each drug development stage to ensure safety for the potential patient. Research and clinical trials are monitored
Read MoreEstate Planning in the New Year
New Year’s resolutions are usually decisions to accomplish a goal or break a habit. They often include introspection, re-evaluation of life choices, and planning beneficial personal and professional lifestyle changes. One of the best resolutions for 2021 is to create or revise an estate plan. Estate planning can help set goals for financial security and
Read MoreElmiron is the Pharmaceutical Link to Progressive Eye Diseases
Pharmaceutical manufacturers are responsible for ensuring their products are safe and effective before making them available for public consumption. Under general product liability law, pharmaceutical companies must provide an accurate and adequate warning of any medication’s adverse effects. Failure to warn cases are a form of design defect that fall under products liability law when
Read MoreThe Opioid Crisis, Who is Responsible?
The opioid crisis in the United States causes tremendous hardship for the families and victims of those suffering from addiction. On a nationwide scale, the opioid epidemic imposes an economic burden on our nation’s economy in lost productivity, healthcare costs, criminal justice costs, and the alarming number of lives lost. The National Institute on Drug
Read MoreThe Michael Brady Lynch Firm to Offer Free Thank You Meals to Officers
Beginning on Friday, July 17, The Michael Brady Lynch Firm will be sponsoring a free “Thank You” meal for up to 100 members of law enforcement at the Galeria Restaurant in Baldwin Park (4979 New Broad Street). The firm is dedicated to extending the promotion for as long as needed to ensure that a hundred Central Florida
Read MoreRise of Construction Accidents
Construction workers have one of the most dangerous jobs in the U.S. According to reports, they have a 75% higher chance of a serious injury than other careers. Since 2014, construction accidents have been on the rise. However, it is important to know that help is available. Common Construction Accidents According to the National Safety Council there
Read MoreFDA Essure Monitoring Shows Even Worse Side Effects
On December 31, 2018, the FDA removed Essure from the market. This decision follows the agency’s April safety action of restricting sales and distribution. Previously, the United States was the only country that still allowed women to get the device. Every other country recalled Essure. As part of the removal, the agency will also perform
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