Court allows sale of generic versions of potentially dangerous Yaz

A court has ruled that Bayer Pharmaceutical’s patent on the birth control pill Yaz is invalid, allowing other companies to sell generic versions- despite the possible increased risk of blood clots associated with Yaz and Yasmin. Both Yaz and Yasmin have declined in sales, but the number of women using generic alternatives has increased.

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GranuFlo Lawsuit Video Launched by Hissey Kientz Law Firm

The law firm of Hissey Kientz, LLP is announcing the launch of a new GranuFlo Recall Lawsuit video on their YouTube channel. The Hissey Kientz, LLP channel is a resource for legal news and medical information for patients who have experienced complications caused by GranuFlo dialysis concentrates and other potentially harmful drugs and devices.

Study says Americans over-prescribed for depression

Researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health have released a study concluding that depression is over-diagnosed and over-treated in American patients. The most popular form of medication for depression is selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI antidepressants), such as Zoloft, Lexapro and Celexa.

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Hundreds of Oklahoma women sue transvaginal mesh makers

Hundreds of Oklahoma women are suing the manufacturers of transvaginal mesh products, which they allege cause severe complications. Manufacturers such as Johnson & Johnson, C.R. Bard, Boston Scientific and American Medical Systems all created mesh products that have some women requiring additional surgery.

Read more about Oklahoma transvaginal mesh lawsuits…

Mirena lawsuits to grow

Mirena IUD lawsuits currently ranging in the hundreds could reach well into the thousands, according to legal pundits familiar with the situation. Patients who have suffered from Mirena uterine perforation and other Mirena side effects have alleged that the device’s manufacturer failed to warn them about the risks.

Read more about Mirena IUD lawsuits…

Fresenius Medical Care profits decline

Fresenius Medical Care, which runs dialysis clinics throughout the United States, has posted a declining net profit after it issued a Fresenius recall for two of its products. The company’s net profit dropped 39%.

Read more about the decline of Fresenius Medical Care profits…

BioMet hip replacements linked to metal poisoning

BioMet hip replacements have been linked to metal poisoning among patients whose hip devices have failed or caused complications. The company’s BioMet M2a Magnum metal-on-metal hip replacement has demonstrated an increased risk of early fretting and corrosion, which can lead to metal poisoning.

Read more about the link between BioMet hip replacements and metal poisoning…


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