If you’ve been watching the news lately, then you’ve likely heard about the Truvada lawsuits. There are two elements to these lawsuits that make them particularly troubling. Firstly, the company that manufactured Truvada, Gilead Pharmaceuticals, appears to have known that there were significant concerns regarding side effects. Secondly, Gilead Pharmaceuticals is believed to have engineered …
Is Xeljanz Causing Blood Clots in Arthritis Patients?
Xeljanz is a drug made by Pfizer Inc. marketed to individuals with severe arthritis. The drug acts as an anti-inflammatory that suppresses the immune system response to reduce symptoms of joint pain. While the vast majority of side effects are known to doctors and clearly printed on the drug’s label, at least one side effect …
Side Effects of Truvada Spur Major Lawsuits
Truvada is one of a number of drugs prescribed for HIV. While the drug has shown great promise preventing HIV from developing into full-blown AIDS, it has also sparked some controversy. Truvada is linked to kidney problems and osteoporosis. In the case of kidney failure, death, or a lifetime on dialysis is a likely outcome. …
Winter 2018/2019 Updates: Scientific Evidence on IVC Filters & Litigation
Inferior vena cava (IVC) filters have traditionally been used in patients who suffer from pulmonary embolism or venous thromboembolism to prevent another blood clotting event by supposedly trapping blood clots in the inferior vena cava and preventing emboli from reaching the lungs. These filters are typically placed in patients only when anticoagulant therapy (i.e. taking …
Winter 2018/2019 Updates to Roundup Weed Killer Litigation
Below, we discuss some updates to the more than 9,300 lawsuits that have been filed against Monsanto Co. and its owner Bayer AG over health concerns, including cancer, associated with its Roundup weed killer product. In addition, we provide information on a number of additional concerns related to its use outside of agricultural products, including …
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