(July 28, 2011)
Around this time two months ago, the first lawsuit was filed against Nexium manufacturer AstraZeneca due to the drug’s increased risk of bone fractures among those who take the acid reflux medication.
Shortly after,...
Paraplegic Inmate Awarded $1M for Mistreatment by Facility Director
(July 28, 2011)
The 8th Circuit has ruled that a facility director showed indifference to an inmate’s medical needs, affirming a $1 million verdict. This inmate was a paraplegic, suffering from sever spasticity (tightness of muscles),...
Yaz Birth Control Pills Cause Higher Risks of Blood Clots
(July 29, 2011)
A May 31st announcement by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration stated that they will conduct a safety review of the birth control pills containing drospirenone (a component of Yaz, Yasmin, Ocella, and others),...