Crestor is a prescription drug designed to control unhealthy cholesterol levels in the bloodstream. Everyone has “good” (HDL) and “bad” (LDL) cholesterol levels. When bad cholesterol is too high, it can cause a variety of health problems, including heart attacks‚ strokes‚ and arteriosclerosis. You can improve cholesterol levels by eating a better diet, but some […]
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Users of the drug Risperdal and members of the medical community continue to voice their concern over the antipsychotic medication manufactured by Ortho-McNeil-Janssen Pharmaceutical and Johnson & Johnson. The drug was originally approved by the FDA in 1993 for the short-term treatment of schizophrenia in adults, and later received approval for treating autism-related behaviors and […]
Roundup weed killer continues to be readily available in stores across the country, despite its recent classification as a “probable” human carcinogen. The ingredient in Roundup that continues to raise concern is glysophate, which researchers have compared to tobacco, arsenic, and asbestos. Roundup use has steadily increased since the mid-1990s, when the product was introduced […]
More and more companies are settling lawsuits related to transvaginal mesh devices as women are continue to take action against the manufactures of these harmful products. Women experience ongoing symptoms and follow-up procedure are often needed to remove all or part of the device. In some cases, little can be done to restore life as […]
Monsanto’s Roundup is one of the most widely-used herbicides in the world, and its use is prevalent in the United States. Billions of pounds of the chemical are applied to crops every year. Like any industrial chemical, Roundup can cause injury when used improperly. That said, Roundup can be dangerous even when used in accordance […]
Zoloft is a prescription medication given to patients suffering from depression, panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, PTSD, PMDD, and anxiety disorders. Though some have found the drug to be effective, others have suffered serious side effects. Many also believe their use of Zoloft during pregnancy resulted in their baby suffering serious side effects. There have also […]
With recent news events focused on violence and mental health, the debate over SSRI mediations has once again heated up. Regardless of the influence these drugs may or may not have on the behavior of certain individuals, there is no doubt drugs like Paxil do trigger serious side effects that are cause for concern. Paxil […]
Duodenoscopes, a tool used in the treatment of gallstones, cancer, and other disorders of the digestive system, are currently under scrutiny for their ability to spread infectious disease among patients. Because the tool cannot be properly sterilized, bacteria is spread from patient to patient during use – a fact that was not addressed in a […]
For consumers who are injured by a drug or medical device, the first question that arises is often a simple one. They want to know how a product that was approved by the FDA could do them serious harm. The simple answer is that Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of a drug or device […]
Risperidal was the world’s first medication approved for treating autism in children, and it’s still the most widely prescribed. Upon initial release, it seemed like a miracle drug. Unquestionably, it effectively manages many of the behavioral difficulties associated with autism. The drug is also used in the treatment of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. But for […]
