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• Lawyers Seek Leadership Roles in Byetta, Januvia Cancer Litigation

  October 11, 2013

  Austin Kirk

  Attorneys seek leadership roles in MDL established for Byetta, Victoza, Janumet and Januvia lawsuits.

• Unnecessary Antibiotics Prescriptions Rampant, Despite Risks: Study

  October 11, 2013

  Irvin Jackson

  Overuse of antibiotics is still rampant, and could be putting patients and humanity at risk, according to the findings of a new study.

• Actos Wrongful Death Claims Added as Plaintiffs Die of Bladder Cancer

  October 10, 2013

  Austin Kirk

  A number of injury lawsuits over Actos have become wrongful death claims, as plaintiffs die of bladder cancer they allege the drug caused.

• Jury Awards $1.7M for Cancer from Actos, But Defense Verdict Entered

  September 30, 2013

  Irvin Jackson

  A Maryland judge has overturned a jury verdict that would have given $1.7 million to the family of a man who died of bladder cancer after taking the diabetes drug Actos.

• Pravachol, Other Cholesterol Drugs May Cause Memory Problems: Study

  September 30, 2013

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study suggests some cholesterol drugs could impair memory with regular use.

• Initial Conference Scheduled in MDL for Byetta, Januvia Cancer Lawsuits

  September 27, 2013

  Austin Kirk

  Lawyers involved in the pancreatic cancer lawsuits involving Byetta, Januvia, Janumet and Victoza are scheduled to meet with MDL judge on October 17.

• Study Identifies Potential Risk of Cataracts with Lipitor, Zocor, Other Statins

  September 20, 2013

  Irvin Jackson

  Popular cholesterol drugs such as Lipitor and Crestor may increase the risk of developing cataracts, according to a new study.

• Another Lipitor Complaint Filed by Woman Diagnosed with Diabetes

  September 19, 2013

  Irvin Jackson

  A Louisiana woman accuses Pfizer of failing to warn about the diabetes risks carried by its cholesterol drug Lipitor.

• Sulphonylurea Diabetes Drugs May Increase Heart Attack Risk: Study

  September 19, 2013

  Irvin Jackson

  An older class of diabetes drugs has been linked to heart problems following a clincal study to confirm long-held fears.

• Side Effects of Metformin May Cause Problems With Thinking: Study

  September 12, 2013

  Martha Garcia

  The diabetes drug metformin may interfere with cognitive abilities, according to the findings of a new study.