By Victoria Ipri, Staff Writer Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) occurs when pelvic floor muscles and tissue become weakened, torn or stretched. In POP, unsupported pelvic organs - the uterus, bladder and bowel - drop from their normal positions, prolapsing (bulging) into the vagina. POP is not life-threatening; however, for women experiencing the … [Read more...]
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Recent Victories for Risperdal Victims Should Encourage More to Take Action
After several recent verdicts against Risperdal maker Johnson & Johnson (J&J), the future looks very promising for the roughly 1,600 cases that are still pending against the company in Philadelphia. In February, 2015, a jury handed a verdict to a plaintiff who suffered Risperdal injuries. Two more victories followed before the end of the … [Read more...]
Defective Device Used in Xarelto Trial
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) is questioning the results of a clinical trial called ROCKET AF, that compared Xarelto (rivaroxaban) with warfarin for preventing stroke in patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (AFib). A defective device was used in the trial, and regulators are worried that the defect may have resulted in inaccurate … [Read more...]
FDA Nominee Questioned about Ties to Drug Companies
In September, 2015, President Obama nominated Dr. Robert M. Califf to head the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Califf already holds a powerful position within the FDA. He became the FDA’s Deputy Commissioner for Medical Products and Tobacco in February, 2015. But for some, Califf’s deep ties to the pharmaceutical industry are an … [Read more...]
Xarelto Injury Lawsuits
More than 1,900 Xarelto (rivaroxaban) lawsuits have been filed against Bayer and Johnson & Johnson (J&J), and the number is expected to pass 2,000 soon. A recently published study, funded by Bayer, concluded that Xarelto is safe. Several other studies, not funded by the drug maker, came to far less favorable conclusions. Xarelto can cause … [Read more...]
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