A recent study conducted on new blood thinners and their potential gastrointestinal bleeding risks found that Xarelto (clinically known as rivaroxaban) and Pradaxa (dabigatran) could be more dangerous than warfarin.
TVM Maker Boston Scientific Denied Summary Judgment
A federal judge in West Virginia denied Boston Scientific Corp. summary judgment in two separate cases this month, both regarding transvaginal mesh products.
The Risperdal Side Effect Caused By Dopamine
Manufactured by Janssen, a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson, Risperdal is an antipsychotic drug originally formulated to treat schizophrenia.
Boston Scientific Agrees to TVM Settlement
In the wake of mounting concern against transvaginal mesh and its related injuries, TVM manufacturers have begun to reluctantly make settlements to resolve the thousands of lawsuits filed against them.
Zofran, SSRIs, and Serotonin: The Birth Defect Connection
Pharmaceutical giants face thousands of lawsuits each year, as unexpected or hidden side effects cause countless injuries and death in unsuspecting individuals.
Transvaginal Mesh: The FDA’s 510(k) Approval Process
The Food and Drug Administration employs a variety of approval guidelines to clear drugs, devices and other products made my pharmaceutical companies and manufacturers.
Endo Settles More Than 350 Transvaginal Mesh Surgery Lawsuits
Several transvaginal mesh manufacturers have been implicated in countless lawsuits over recent years, and many have pushed back on court consolidations.
SSRIs and PPHN: How Antidepressants Link to Birth Defects
Taking any kind of medication during pregnancy can pose a risk to a developing baby, thanks to the limited ability to perform clinical trials and determine any kind of sure safety.
Handling Depression: SSRIs, Overprescription, and Pregnancy
Numerous lawsuits against SSRIs, a common variety of antidepressants, have emerged as they’ve been linked to birth defects when taken by expectant mothers.
Transvaginal Mesh Removal: A Personal Injury Nightmare
Used primarily to treat organ prolapse, transvaginal mesh is inserted into a woman’s body when pelvic organs begin to sink downward into the vagina.