It is estimated that nearly 20% of pregnant women suffer some degree of depression and 3.7% use anti-depressants within the first three months of pregnancy. Serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are the first line of defense in battling depression during pregnancy. Unfortunately, the use of SSRIs, like Lexapro, during pregnancy has…
I remember kids in elementary school in the ’70s with asthma. It seemed rare back then. Not anymore. Statistics seem to bear this out. The prevalence of asthma is increasing worldwide and in particular in the United States. The one thing you have to keep in mind in this article…
In the United States, the FDA is responsible for the legitimacy of the claims on product labels. The FTC is responsible for regulation of product advertising. Not many people understand this and the two do step on each other’s toes at times. What the FTC has advertised, approval must be…
Diagnosis of malignant pleural mesothelioma is difficult and can often be mistaken for pneumonia, leading to a delay in treatment. But there is a new hope. Diagnosing mesothelioma with a simple breath test may be on the horizon. A study recently published in September 2011 (e-pub ahead of print), has…
Plavix (clopidogrel) is a prescription anti-platelet medication used to prevent stroke and heart attack in patients with cardiovascular disease. Plavix works by making blood platelets less likely to form clots. It is generally taken in tablet form, once per day by mouth. Plavix is one of the best selling drugs…
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is urging Healthcare professionals to remain vigilant about reporting cases of malignancy in patients treated with TNF blockers to MedWatch. This comes after the FDA has continued to receive reports of a rare cancer of white blood cells, known as Hepatosplenic T-Cell Lymphoma or…
An Alabama jury awarded $1.5 million to a man shocked by low-hanging power lines. The Plaintiff was paving a road in Alabama when his vehicle struck Black Warrior Electric power lines, sending 7,600 volts of electricity through his right arm. Suffice to say, that is a lot of electricity, although…
Researchers have uncovered a link between breast cancer treatment and type 2 diabetes. According to a study conducted by The University of Toronto, it has been discovered that therapy with the drug Tamoxifen has been linked to a significant increase in the development of diabetes in older survivors of breast…
The Montana Supreme Court affirmed an $850,000 award to the parents of a baseball player who tragically died after being struck by a ball hit with an aluminum baseball bat. If your kids are playing baseball – particularly if they are pitching – you have thought about these facts. An…
Accutane lawsuits arise out of the allegation that Accutane, an acne medication that has been available for almost 30 years, causes serious bowel problems, Crohn’s Disease, and Stevens-Johnson Syndrome. Our lawyers are reviewing these claims. For a free consultation, call 800-553-8082 or get more information online. Accutane lawsuits have been…