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• Science Day Scheduled in MDL for Januvia, Byetta Pancreatic Cancer

  December 2, 2013

  Austin Kirk

  The science behind diabetes, the drugs that treat it, and pancreatic cancer will be the subject of an upcoming science day involving litigation over Byetta and Januvia.

• Link Between Byetta, Januvia and Pancreatic Damage Confirmed by Study

  November 26, 2013

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study provides further evidence of the link between a risk of pancreatic damage and use of increatin mimetic diabetes drugs.

• Byetta, Januvia Pancreatic Cancer Plaintiffs Facing Death Can Testify Early

  November 14, 2013

  Austin Kirk

  In the federal MDL, plaintiffs facing end of life from pancreatic cancer may preserve testimony for trial by noticing an In Extremis deposition.

• Byetta, Januvia Attorneys Assigned to Leadership Roles in Federal MDL

  October 24, 2013

  Austin Kirk

  Attorneys have been appointed to leadership roles as incretin mimetic pancreatic cancer lawsuits move forward.

• Using Byetta With Avandia May Negate Heart Attack Risks: Study

  October 16, 2013

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study shows that Byetta could reduce the risk of Avandia heart attacks and also shows how the FDA's adverse event reporting system could identify helpful drug combinations.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Byetta, Januvia Lawsuits Over Pancreatic Cancer Continue to Roll In

  August 20, 2013

  Irvin Jackson

  Lawsuits against Byetta, Januvia and similar drugs continue to roll in despite FDA questions over links to pancreatic cancer.