Achilles Tendon Problems Often Misdiagnosed: Study
A new study suggests that doctors frequently misdiagnose or fail to diagnose Achilles tendon problems, potentially resulting in increased damage or long-term injury.
Tag Archives: Achilles Tendon
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Levaquin Lawsuit
Side effects of Levaquin have been linked to permanent and debilitating nerve damage, known as peripheral neuropathy, which can last for months or years after last use of the antibiotic.
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Levaquin, Cipro Retinal Detachment Risk Challenged by New Study
A new study raises questions about previous research linking Levaquin, Cipro and similar antibiotics to an increased risk of retinal detachment.
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Cipro Nerve Side Effects May Be Cause of Gulf War Illnesses: Report
Some Gulf War veterans say they believe doses of Cipro they took to protect themselves from anthrax during Desert Storm led to nerve damage.
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FDA Warns About Risk of Nerve Damage from Levaquin, Cipro, Avelox
The FDA warns that Levaquin, Cipro and similar antibiotics may carry a risk of nerve damage that could be long-lasting or permanent.
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Motion for New Trial Denied In Levaquin Lawsuit, Despite Juror Issue
A federal judge has denied a request for a new trial filed by a plaintiff who received a defense verdict in one of the first Levaquin lawsuits to reach a…
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Some Levaquin Lawsuits Settled for Tendon Ruptures
Johnson & Johnson has reportedly agreed to settle Levaquin lawsuits brought by some individuals who alleged that side effects of the popular antibiotic caused them to suffer tendon ruptures and…
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Levaquin Settlement Discussions Being Pursued in Federal MDL
A federal judge is pushing plaintiffs and defendants to work toward a possible settlement agreement, as thousands of Levaquin lawsuits wait to go to trial.
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Defense Verdict in Levaquin Lawsuit Over Ruptured Achilles Tendons
The trial of a Levaquin lawsuit filed by a man who suffered two ruptured Achilles tendons after taking the popular antibiotic, has resulted in a defense verdict for Johnson &…
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Levaquin Warnings About Tendon Problems Were Sufficient: NJ State Jury
A New Jersey jury has returned a defense verdict in the third trial out of several thousand Levaquin lawsuits that have been filed throughout the United States, finding that Johnson…
