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Rapamune (sirolimus) Lawsuits
Recent research suggests that Rapamune, also known as sirolimus, may increase the risk of diabetes after a kidney transplant. This is a serious health concern, and could lead to kidney transplant failure.
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FDA Rejects New Byetta Formula, Questions Health Risks and Manufacturing
The FDA has denied approval for a once-weekly version of Eli Lilly’s and Amylin Pharmaceuticals’ diabetes drug Byetta, saying that the agency needs answers to certain questions about the drug makers’ manufacturing processes and how it intends to mitigate Byetta health risks to users.
Problems with Byetta Production Plant Identified by FDA
FDA inspectors have identified a number of quality control and training issues at Amylin Pharmaceutical’s Byetta manufacturing plant in Ohio, just as the agency prepares to decide whether to approve a new formulation of the diabetes drug and concerns mount about potentially serious side effects of Byetta.
New Jersey Environmental Tort Lawsuit Filed By Pompton Lakes Residents
Hundreds of residents of a New Jersey town have filed a toxic tort lawsuit against E.I. DuPont and Royle Systems Group for allegedly releasing dangerous contaminants into the community around Pompton Lakes and refusing to clean up the mess.
Low Levels of Lead Exposure May Damage Kidneys of Children
U.S. researchers have found that low levels of lead exposure, which are far below those considered to be lead poisoning, may still damage the kidneys of teenagers.
Byetta Problems Lead Public Citizen to Recommend Avoiding Use
The consumer advocacy group Public Citizen is recommending that people avoid using the diabetes drug Byetta until at least 2012, expressing concerns about potential side effects. The recommendations come the same week the FDA announced that new information will be added to the drug’s label about reports of kidney problems with Byetta, including reports [...]
Trasylol Kidney Failure Lawsuits Filed in Illinois
Three Trasylol kidney failure lawsuits were filed last month in Illinois state court on behalf of 55 plaintiffs, who accuse Bayer of failing to adequately warn that a recalled heart surgery injection used to control bleeding increased the risk of kidney failure, heart attacks, strokes and death.
Trasylol Lawsuits Continue to be Filed, Nearly Two Years After Sales Stopped
Nearly two years after sales were halted, lawsuits continue to be filed against Bayer over the heart surgery drug Trasylol, which has been linked to an increased risk of kidney failure, heart attacks, strokes and death. However, while reports suggest that there could have been over 20,000 Trasylol deaths caused by the drug, many [...]
Hydroxycut Class Action Lawsuit Filed in Canada
Less than one week after a recall for Hydroxycut products was issued as a result of reports of liver damage and other injuries, a class action lawsuit has been filed in Canada alleging that the manufacturer failed to provide proper warnings and misled consumers about the safety of the weight-loss aid.
Colonoscopy Prep Kidney Failure Lawsuits Filed Over Fleet Phospho-soda
Four new Fleet Phospho soda lawsuits were filed last week against C.B. Fleet Co. alleging that they promoted their over-the-counter laxative at double doses for use during colonoscopy prep, which caused the plaintiffs to develop severe and potentially life-threatening kidney failure.
First Trasylol Lawsuit Scheduled to Begin January 2010 Despite Delays
Although the Court granted a joint motion to delay the discovery schedule for Trasylol lawsuits consolidated in an MDL in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida, the first trial date remains scheduled to begin on January 18, 2010.
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