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• FDA Issues New Guidelines, Safety Communication On Use Of Power Morcellators

  February 26, 2020

  Russell Maas

  The FDA has issued a new draft guidance on the use of power morcellators linked to the spread of undiagnosed cancers, indicating they should only be used with adequate containment systems and only on certain patient populations.

• Zantac Attorneys Appointed To Practices and Procedures Team, and Initial Census Team in MDL

  February 25, 2020

  Irvin Jackson

  A federal judge has appointed several lawyers to an Initial Census Team and Practices and Procedures Team to help launch Zantac litigation.

• Belviq Diet Pills Removed From Market Too Late For Users Diagnosed With Pancreatic, Lung and Colorectal Cancer

  February 24, 2020

  Irvin Jackson

  Thousands of Belviq users face an increased cancer risk due to the side effects of the recalled weight loss drug.

• Lawsuit Claims Testicular Cancer Resulted From Firefighting Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF) at Naval Air Station

  February 24, 2020

  Irvin Jackson

  A testicular cancer lawsuit filed by a Pennsylvania man names a number of chemical companies for failing to warn that chemicals in firefighting foam could contaminate groundwater sources.

• Side Effects of Vaping Linked To Cancer-Like Changes In DNA: Study

  February 21, 2020

  Russell Maas

  The findings of a new study warn that those who vape experience similar DNA changes to smokers, suggesting a similar cancer risk.

• Gastric Cancer Lawsuit Filed Over Zantac NDMA Side Effects

  February 20, 2020

  Irvin Jackson

  A Zantac lawsuit indicates that high levels of NDMA in the heartburn drug resulted in a gastric cancer diagnosis.

• Allergan Covered Up Biocell Breast Implant Cancer Problems, Lawsuits Claim

  February 20, 2020

  Irvin Jackson

  Allergan continues to face a growing number of breast implant lawsuits filed in both state and federal courts nationwide, claiming the company failed to warn women and the medical community of the risks of a rare form of breast implant lymphoma associated with its Biocell textured implants.

• Belviq Cancer Problems Cause Concerns For Users of Weight Loss Drug

  February 18, 2020

  Irvin Jackson

  Belviq cancer concerns arose before the weight loss drug was even approved, but it never carried a cancer warning label.

• Zantac Lawyers to Meet With MDL Judge For Initial Conference Next Month

  February 17, 2020

  Austin Kirk

  The first Zantac MDL conference is scheduled for March 20 to begin pretrial proceedings over claims that NDMA in the recalled heartburn drugs can cause cancer.

• Chemical In Car Seats May Increase Cancer Risks For Long Commuters: Study

  February 17, 2020

  Martha Garcia

  A new study warns that long commutes can expose vehicle occupants to flame retardant used in car seats, which may be toxic and have health side effects.