Long-Term Use of Acid Reflux Drugs Linked to Many Side Effects

July 2, 2012 -- New research has prompted the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to warn about the risks of using Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI) acid reflux drugs for extended periods of time. Although the drugs are only indicated...

Texas Norovirus Food Poisoning Lawyer

Our law firm is filing lawsuits for people who were diagnosed with Norovirus food poisoning.

Norovirus Outbreak at Notre Dame Sickens 107 Kids

July 2, 2012 -- A norovirus is likely to blame for a recent outbreak of gastrointestinal illness, which has sickened 107 middle school and high school students attending youth sports camps at the University of Notre Dame. The kids all...

Texas Vimovo Lawyer

Vimovo has been linked to serious side effects, including stomach cancer, kidney inflammation, renal disease, and kidney failure.

FDA Warns Onyx Liquid Embolic System Can Cause Death

June 29, 2012 -- Today the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced new warnings and guidelines regarding the Onyx Liquid Embolic System. Since 2005, the agency has received 9 reports of death and more than 100 reports of catheter...

Anti-Nausea Drug Zofran Linked to Heart Problems, Label Updated

June 29, 2012 -- Today the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the conclusion of a safety study regarding Zofran (ondansetron), an anti-nausea and vomiting drug given to people who are undergoing chemotherapy. The FDA had required the drug’s...

CPSC Approves New Play Yard Safety Guidelines

June 29, 2012 -- The Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) has recently approved new requirements to help improve the safety of portable cribs and play yards, also known as “pack-and-plays.” The foldable cribs are designed to be easily transportable, but...

FDA Panel Sees Little Reason to Use Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants

June 29, 2012 -- An advisory panel to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) met earlier this week to discuss possible recommendations regarding metal-on-metal hip implants. Although they did not raise the issue of recalling the devices, experts saw...

Texas Aciphex Lawyer

Aciphex has been linked to many severe side effects, including kidney inflammation (nephritis) and kidney failure.

FDA Warning over Cefepime Seizure Risk

June 27, 2012 -- The FDA has issued a new public safety warning about the risk of seizures associated with cefepime (Maxipime), a type of antibiotic. Between 1996 and 2012, a review of the FDA adverse event database found 59...