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Transvaginal Mesh Safety Information and History

If you have suffered an injury caused by transvaginal mesh, you may be looking for transvaginal mesh safety information, or the history of FDA action and research regarding this device. The FDA and several research studies have issued safety warnings following thousands of reports of adverse events. In 2010, more than 10,000 women underwent vaginal… Read More

Yaz and Yasmin: Greater Risk, No Greater Benefit

Several new independent studies have found that Yaz and Yasmin, two of the most popular birth control pills in the U.S., are no more effective than other leading birth control pills, but carry a higher risk of blood clotting. Though the pills were marketed as a safe and effective way to prevent pregnancy, treat PMS,… Read More

Ibuprofen, Diclofenac May Increase Risk of Heart Attack, Stroke, Death

January 25, 2012 — A new study has found that people who take ibuprofen and other NSAID painkillers at high doses for long periods of time are three times more likely to suffer a stroke, heart attack, and death. The researchers stress that taking an ibuprofen occasionally for a headache is not likely to cause… Read More

Lap Band Malpractice Lawsuit & Lawyer

Do you have a Lap Band malpractice lawsuit? Did your doctor give you proper safety information before your Lap Band surgery? Did your doctor perform Lap Band surgery incorrectly, causing you to develop serious complications? If so, you should contact a Lap Band malpractice lawyer at The Schmidt Firm, LLP. If you have a Lap… Read More

Lap Band Complications

Lap Band complications can range from mildly annoying to deadly. Common Lap Band complications include stomach pouch expansion, band slippage, and erosion of the band into internal organs. Vomiting is also common, and can lead to damage to the esophagus. Lap Band Pneumonia is caused by getting food and/or fluids in the lungs when the… Read More

Lap Band Complications | Lap Band Surgery Lawsuit

A high rate of Lap Band complications is concerning lawmakers and prompting injured people to seek compensation by filing a Lap Band surgery lawsuit. Lap Band problems range from minor inconveniences to severe, life-threatening complications that require additional surgery. Every time a person undergoes surgery, there is a risk of death. Recent research suggests that… Read More

New Lap Band Safety Data May Prompt Congressional Hearings

January 23, 2012 — House Democrats are calling for Congressional hearings following a new study of Allergan’s Lap-Band, which found that half of people with the device did not lose weight, and 40% suffered serious complications. Many are concerned because there is a high rate of patients needing follow-up surgeries after they receive the implant,… Read More

Skecher Shape-Ups Lawsuit

Do you have a lawsuit against Skechers Shape-Ups? If you have suffered a serious injury, you may have a Skecher Shape-Ups lawsuit. These revolutionary new shoes are made with a rounded sole, instead of a normal flat sole. The company advertises them as a way to “get in shape without setting foot in a gym.”… Read More

Prozac PPHN Lawsuit

Do you have a Prozac PPHN Lawsuit? Women taking Prozac and other popular SSRI antidepressants during pregnancy may twice as likely to have a baby with Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension of the Newborn (PPHN), a life-threatening condition that occurs shortly after birth. The link was strongest when women took antidepressants or Prozac late in pregnancy. What… Read More

Tysabri Lawsuit & Lawyer

Tysabri (natalizumab) has been linked to a serious type of brain infection, known as Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy (PML). The risk of developing PML is increased for people who have a latent virus known as the John Cunningham (JC) virus. Now, the FDA is informing the public that they have approved a blood test to screen… Read More