Sports Betting Addiction Lawsuit Sports betting addiction lawsuits are being investigated for college students and young adults who developed gambling problems after using apps like FanDuel and DraftKings, alleging that the platforms failed to warn about the addictive nature of their features and marketing practices.
Nitrous Oxide Lawsuit Individuals who suffered harm, or families who lost a loved one after using nitrous oxide products may be eligible for financial compensation through a nitrous oxide lawsuit.
Hair Relaxer Lawsuit Regular exposure to chemicals in hair relaxer may cause uterine cancer, ovarian cancer and other injuries. Women diagnosed with cancer may be eligible for settlement benefits.
Depo-Provera Lawsuit Depo-Provera lawsuits are being investigated for women who developed meningioma brain tumors after receiving Depo-Provera birth control shots, claiming that Pfizer failed to adequately disclose side effects.
Ozempic Lawsuit Lawyers are pursuing Ozempic lawsuits, Wegovy lawsuits and Mounjaro lawsuits over gastroparesis or stomach paralysis, which can leave users with long-term gastrointestinal side effects
Suboxone Tooth Decay Lawsuit Lawsuits are being pursued by users of Suboxone who experienced tooth loss, broken teeth or required dental extractions. Settlement benefits may be available.
Change Healthcare Lawsuit Lawyers are reviewing Change Healthcare class action lawsuits for individuals who had their personal information stolen due to the data breach.
Bard PowerPort Lawsuit Serious and life-threatening injuries have been linked to problems with Bard PowerPort. Lawsuits are now being pursued by individuals who suffered injuries from the implantable port catheter fracturing or migrating.
AngioDynamics Port Catheter Lawsuit Serious and life-threatening injuries have been linked to problems with Bard PowerPort. Lawsuits are now being pursued by individuals who suffered injuries from the implantable port catheter fracturing or migrating.
Processed Food Lawsuit Lawsuits are being pursued against the food industry over their manufacturing and advertising of ultra-processed foods, which have caused a generation of children to face an increased risk of developing childhood diabetes and other chronic illnesses.
Sedatives Like Xanax, Valium, Linked to Rising Overdoses: Study February 22, 2016 Martha Garcia Add Your Comments With concerns about overdoses involving narcotic painkillers receiving substantial attention in recent years from the media and drug regulators, a new study suggests that another class of widely used prescription drugs, known as benzodiazepines, may also pose a serious risk for patients. In a study published online by the American Journal of Public Health on February 18, researchers indicate that the overdose death rate involving medications like Xanax, Valium and other “benzos” have increased at least fivefold since 1996. The increasing rate of overdoses pose a serious concerns for doctors and researchers, who are calling for stricter regulation of the commonly prescribed psychoactive drugs, which are used to treat anxiety, insomnia, agitation and other conditions. Do You Know about… hair dye cancer lawsuits For Salon Professionals Hair dye lawsuits are being pursued for salon professionals who were routinely exposed to hair dye chemicals and diagnosed with bladder cancer or breast cancer. See if you qualify for a hair dye cancer lawsuit settlement. Learn More SEE IF YOU QUALIFY FOR COMPENSATION Do You Know About… hair dye cancer lawsuits For Salon Professionals Hair dye lawsuits are being pursued for salon professionals who were routinely exposed to hair dye chemicals and diagnosed with bladder cancer or breast cancer. See if you qualify for a hair dye cancer lawsuit settlement. Learn More SEE IF YOU QUALIFY FOR COMPENSATION Researchers from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York City, lead by Dr. Joanna Starrels, used data from Medical Expenditure Panel Survey, a system that tracks drug prescriptions, and multiple cause of death data from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The data focused on benzodiazepine prescription overdoses in the U.S. between 1996 to 2013. The overdose death rate from benzodiazepines increased from 0.58 to 3.07 per 100,000 adults between the 18-year period. The percentage of adults filling a benzodiazepine prescription increased from four percent to 5.6%, with the average quantity of prescriptions more than doubled as well. Prescriptions increased from 1.1 to 3.6 kilogram lorazepam equivalents per 100,000 adults from 1996 to 2013. In 2013, overdoses from benzodiazepines accounted for 31% of nearly 23,000 prescription drug overdose deaths in the U.S. Growing Sedative Problems More than five percent of American adults filled prescriptions for benzodiazepines and the overdose rate increased more than four times from 1996 to 2013, eventually plateauing after 2010. However, overdose rates among adults over 65, blacks, and Hispanics has increased. A recent study published in JAMA Psychiatry, revealed benzodiazepines, like Xanax and Valium, are often over-prescribed to elderly patients. Nearly one-third of older adults use tranquilizers and 9 percent of patients over the age of 65 regularly use drugs like Valium, placing them at higher risk of impaired mental faculties, falls, addiction and withdrawal symptoms. Another study published in the British Medical Journal revealed patients over 65 who take benzodiazepines face an increased risk of developing dementia. More than a quarter of patients developed dementia after being given those drugs. Other research found a link between benzos and increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease. A study published last year by the Governors Highway Safety Association revealed “drugged driving” is increasing, where people are commonly driving while taking prescription drugs, causing fatal accidents. Four percent of fatally injured drivers tested positive for benzodiazepines. Lead author Starrels said the benzodiazepine epidemic has not received enough attention compared to the media attention directed at opioid painkiller addiction and overdoses. The death rate is still lower than that of narcotic overdoses, but when people take benzodiazepines they often take narcotics as well. Nearly 75% of benzodiazepine overdoses also involve narcotics drugs, like Oxycontin or heroin. Overall, the number of individuals using benzodiazepines increased 67% from 8.1 million to 13.5 million from 1996 to 2013. As more prescriptions have been filled, more people have died. Researchers call for tighter regulations concerning benzodiazepines, including prescribing smaller quantities, recommending shorter durations, and using other non-habit forming drugs. Public education is also needed about these drugs to help educate patients on the dangers of benzodiazepines when used in combination with alcohol and other substances. 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