Women who receive vaginal mesh made of synthetic materials implanted to treat pelvic organ prolapse (POP) fare no better than women who have the problem addressed using native tissue, and 10% of them can expect to experience painful complications from the vaginal mesh, such as erosion of the mesh into the vagina, according to the findings of two new studies. Continued
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Lipitor Lawsuit
Side effects of the cholesterol drug Lipitor may increase the risk of diabetes. As a result of Pfizer’s failure to adequately warn about this potential risk, former users may be entitled to financial compensation through a Lipitor diabetes lawsuit. STATUS OF LIPITOR LAWSUITS: Product liability lawsuits are being reviewed by Lipitor lawyers for diabetes suffered [...]
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Byetta Lawsuit
The use of the diabetes drug Byetta may increase the risk of developing chronic, asymptomatic pancreatitis, which could ultimately lead to a diagnosis of pancreatic cancer from Byetta. BYETTA LAWSUIT STATUS: As a result of the drug maker’s failure to properly research the side effects of Byetta or provide adequate warnings about the impact of [...]
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Mirena IUD Lawsuits
The Mirena IUD (Intrauterine Device) is a form of birth control that is placed into the uterus to prevent pregnancy. However, a number of women have reported suffering serious and debilitating injuries associated with side effects of Mirena, where the IUD may perforate the uterus, migrate to other parts of the body, cause infections or [...]
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Fresenius Dialysis Treatment Lawsuit
Fresenius Medical Care may have withheld important information about the potential side effects of NaturaLyte and GranuFlo acid concentrate drugs for dialysis treatment, which may have caused thousands of people to suffer: Cardiac Arrest Heart Attack Sudden Death STATUS OF FRESENIUS DIALYSIS LAWSUITS: Product liability lawyers are reviewing potential dialysis treatment lawsuits for individuals who [...]
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Da Vinci Surgical Robot Lawsuit
The da Vinci Surgical System has been linked to a number of complications and patient deaths, which may have been caused by surgical mistakes from insufficient training or by the machine’s design. STATUS OF DA VINCI SURGICAL SYSTEM LAWSUITS: Potential claims are being reviewed by lawyers for individuals who have been injured or lost loved [...]
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Pradaxa Internal Bleeding Lawsuit
The new blood thinner Pradaxa has been linked to an increased risk of serious and potentially life-threatening bleeding, leading many to question its safety. PRADAXA LAWSUIT STATUS: Users of Pradaxa who suffered severe internal bleeding, hemorrhages or other problems may be eligible to pursue a Pradaxa lawsuit. Lawyers are reviewing potential claims for individuals throughout [...]
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NuvaRing Lawsuits
Side effects of NuvaRing birth control has been associated with a number of serious and potentially fatal injuries caused by blood clots. Users have suffered pulmonary embolysms, deep vein thrombosis, heart attacks, strokes and death after using the contraceptive vaginal ring.
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Tylenol / Acetaminophen Lawsuits
High doses of acetaminophen, the active ingredient in Tylenol and many other painkillers and cold medicines, has been linked to an increased risk of liver damage and liver failure. Consumers who have experienced problems from Tylenol or generic acetaminophen may be entitled to compensation as a result of the drug makers’ failure to adequately warn [...]
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Vaginal Mesh / Bladder Sling Lawsuits
Thousands of women who had a vaginal mesh or bladder sling implanted to treat pelvic organ prolapse have experienced severe internal injuries, urinary problems and other complications as a result of problems with the medical devices, which may actually provide no real benefit over other methods of treating pelvic organ prolapse.
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Actos Lawsuit
Side effects of the popular diabetes drug Actos may increase the risk of bladder cancer. Health regulators in some European countries have suspended sales of the drug and the FDA required new warnings about the potential risk of bladder cancer from Actos in June 2011. STATUS OF ACTOS BLADDER CANCER LAWSUITS: As a result of [...]
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