Nearly two hundred lawsuits filed by women against Bayer Pharmaceuticals allege that their intrauterine device (IUD), Mirena, causes a condition known as intracranial hypertension (IH), or pseudotumor cerebri. Women all Read More
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Essure: The Controversy Behind this Female Sterilization Device
In 2002, Bayer released a permanent contraception device called Essure. The device presented women with the option of having two “soft, flexible inserts” implanted through the vagina and cervix into Read More
AbbVie Hit with $150M Verdict in “Low-T” Trial
The first jury verdict in a series of bellwether trials involving the testosterone treatment AndroGel is in. The jury found that the manufacturer of the gel, AbbVie, should pay $150 Read More
Scientific Research Confirms Dangerous Risks from Failing to Remove IVC Filters
A Pulmonary embolism (PE) is a dangerous blockage in one of the pulmonary arteries in the lungs. Blood clots that travel to the lungs from the legs or other parts Read More
More Bad News for Smith and Nephew
Smith & Nephew continues to issue additional recalls for its defective hip implant devices. By now, Smith & Nephew has established a clear pattern of manufacturing faulty and dangerous hip Read More
Glyphosate Added to California List of Cancer-Causing Chemicals
According to the Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA), glyphosate, the active ingredient in the popular herbicide Roundup, will be added to a list of known carcinogens in the state of Read More
First Testosterone Gel Trial to Begin in June
The first of seven multidistrict litigation (MDL) trials involving testosterone therapy gel products begins on June 5, 2017 in the U.S District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. About Read More
Smith & Nephew Multi-District Litigation Comes to Maryland
People from all over the United States suffering from injuries due to Smith & Nephew Birmingham Hip Resurfacing (BHR) and R3 Acetabular system hip devices are now closer than ever Read More
Study Shows Cell Phone Use May Be Linked to Brain Cancer
A recent federal study conducted by the National Toxicology Program (NTP) found that radiofrequency radiation (RFR) emitted by cell phones is linked to an increased risk of brain cancer. The Read More