On November 15, the US Food and Drug Administration released an article that suggested that women consider other forms of birth control before using Essure. Essure injury cases (titled: Essure Product Cases and Coordinated Actions) are now being coordinated in Alameda County Superior Court in California. In light of the FDA’s ruling and the current … [Read more...]
Even More Essure Lawsuits Proceed to Trial
Judicial action has increased for lawsuits regarding the Bayer contraceptive, Essure. Recently, a California judge allowed 14 lawsuits to proceed to trial, shortly after another barrage of 11 Essure lawsuits were approved in the same state in early August. So far, nearly 1,000 Essure cases are being processed and coordinated in Los Angeles, … [Read more...]
Study Shows Link Between Hormonal Contraception and Depression
The study “Association of Hormonal Contraception With Depression” (Charlotte Wessel Skovlund, MSc et. al), published in JAMA on September 28, 2016, provides evidence of a possible correlation between hormonal contraception medication and depression in women. About the Study The study was conducted in Denmark, and collected data from the National … [Read more...]
Blood Thinner Antidote Rejected by the FDA
Next-generation blood thinners are marketed as easier to use, more convenient, and even safer than warfarin, the old stand-by. But they carry a risk that is not advertised. They can cause uncontrollable bleeding. Until October, 2015, there was no antidote for these medications. Then, Praxbind (idarucizumab) was approved to reverse the effects of … [Read more...]
California Ruling Clears the Way for Essure Lawsuits, Maybe More
In early August, a California state court ruled against Bayer, allowing 11 Essure lawsuits to move forward. Bayer was trying to have the cases thrown out on three grounds. One of Bayer’s arguments was that it should not be held responsible for injuries caused by the device because the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Essure warning … [Read more...]
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