Folks who are regular readers of my blog, have seen the articles I have written about regarding DePuy ASR Metal on Metal hips. Unfortunately, despite my best efforts to highlight this tragedy, we still get inquiries from potential clients who are unaware and uninformed about the dangers of metallosis. We…
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Yaz, Yasmin & Ocella: Benefits Over Touted?
According to company e-mails, Bayer AG, Germany’s largest drugmaker, may have tried to market the Yasmin family of birth- control pills for unapproved uses and misled women about the health risks of the drugs. Bayer unit officials discussed promoting the contraceptive known as Yaz, a spinoff of Yasmin, for treatment…
Could Actos suffer the fate of Avandia?
Effective today, the diabetes drug Avandia will only be available through certified mail-order pharmacies. These new restrictions are designed to limit the number of people exposed to potential heart side effects of Avandia. The FDA allowed Avandia to remain on the market last year, subject to a new risk evaluation…
DePuy Litigation Gaining Momentum Over Recalled ASR Hips
Not a day goes by, before more bad news regarding the DePuy ASR and Pinnacle Hip Replacement and Recall issue percolates to the surface. As folks who have been following this story, the DePuy saga continues unabated. This week, our firm filed 3 DePuy ASR lawsuits, in the federal court…
DePuy ASR Metal Hips: Tip of the Iceberg?
Our DePuy ASR Recall and Metallosis team, has been aggressively notifying the general public about the problems and risks associated with the Metal on Metal hips. As explained in the 30 plus articles that I have written, this is a huge problem and that we may be experiencing the tip…
FDA & YAZ, Yasmin and Ocella Injuries
Dr Shezad Malik Law Firm is writing this open letter to the FDA. We are requesting the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) to complete its ongoing safety review of Yaz, Yasmin and other birth control pills containing the synthetic progestin, drospirenone, as soon as possible. Watch a tv video…
Actos Dangerous Drug: Bladder Cancer
I am writing this Actos update, regarding the Actos dangerous drug cancer side effects. Actos (pioglitazone) is a medication manufactured and sold by Takeda Pharmaceuticals for treatment of Type 2 diabetes. The drug is part of the same class of medications as Avandia (rosiglitazone), which has been linked to an…
Dangerous Risks of Yaz Birth Control Side Effects
The steady drum beat of adverse medical reports and deadly side effects about the popular Yaz birth control pill and its variations continue to surface. Again another medical study has found that side effects of Yaz and Yasmin birth control increase the risk of a pulmonary embolism, deep vein thrombosis…
Medtronic Infuse Bone Graft Cancer Concerns
According to the findings of a new medical study, presented at the North American Spine Society, Medtronic’s Infuse bone graft product maybe linked to an increased risk of cancer. There is growing concerns over a potential risk of cancer from Medtronic Infuse, which contains rhBMP-2, a bioengineered bone growth protein.…
NuvaRing Risks Raises Venous Thromboembolic Events 56%
Medical data from a new FDA funded study indicates that the NuvaRing birth control may cause women to face a 56% higher risk of blood clots than those who take older birth control pills. NuvaRing is a female birth control device consisting of a medicated flexible ring. NuvaRing releases a…