Gladys Mensing took metoclopramide, the generic form of Reglan, a nausea medication that was marketed and prescribed off-label for the treatment of reflux disease and other chronic conditions. Unfortunately, use of metoclopramide or Reglan for more than a few months can cause patients, like Gladys Mensing, to develop severe and […]
Tragically, it is too late for 2-year old Harrison Kothari. Harrison died as a result of using a anit-bacterial wipe that was contaminated with life-threatening bacteria. Wipes manufactured by Triad and H&P have been linked to very serious illnesses in the cases of four patients with multiple sclerosis. A Tennessee […]
A product that should have carried a very clear and detailed warning of its dangers is causing severe injuries. The product is called “Napafire”, distributed through Bed, Bath & Beyond (and other national distributors); and is packaged and distributed by Napa Home & Garden, Inc. The NAPA product is manufactured […]
I just heard about a really cool idea. If you join in, you can help the world without really trying and without spending a dime. Interested? Keep reading. How many times have you spent the night at a hotel, taken one shower and had your soap thrown away with 90% […]
June 15, 2011, WEST PALM BEACH – Our firm has become aware of the recently reported incidents involving serious burns related to gel fuel used in firepots. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) began an investigation last week to review the serious injury claims which have been reported. The […]
Pretty much everyone has one these days! In fact, according to Facebook, there are currently over 500 million active users on Facebook. Statistics show that 50% of these active users log on every day. So, just as you would in any crowd, you need to make sure you are protecting […]
Are you taking the cholesterol lowering drugs: Zocor, Vytorin or Simcor? The Food & Drug Administration published a release recommending new safety criteria for high does simvastatin; which is a key ingredient in all these drugs: “The FDA has revised the drug labels for simvastatin and Vytorin to include the […]
Prescription drugs are not the solution to all of our health problems. In fact, they can be the cause of many of them. Many patients who are being prescribed bisphosphonates for the treatment and prevention of osteoporosis, such as Fosamax, Aredia, and Zometa, are unaware of the risk of long […]
Suppose I am a physician and as a part of my practice I want to know whether my patients own guns and whether they properly secure their guns. Suppose I, too, own guns and suppose that as a result of poor gun security someone in my family was tragically shot […]
Johnson & Johnson has been ordered by a South Carolina court to pay $327 million for minimizing the links between its antipsychotic drug, Risperdal, and diabetes. The case centers on allegations that Johnson & Johnson marketed Risperdal in a way that was misleading in product labels, “Dear Doctor letters” and […]
