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Fluoroquinolone Antibiotics Linked to Serious Health Problems and Complications
| April 2nd, 2019
Fluoroquinolone antibiotics are used to treat a variety of bacterial infections, including sinusitis, bronchitis, and urinary tract infections. They’re also linked to a variety of health problems and conditions. In 2016, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reported that fluoroquinolone antibiotics may be linked to disabling and potentially permanent side effects in patients’ tendons,
Read MoreCalifornia Federal Jury Rules Roundup® Caused Cancer
| March 26th, 2019
Roundup® is a popular weed killer found in many homes and businesses. It contains an herbicide chemical called glyphosate, which may be linked to cancer per studies conducted by the International Agency for Research on Cancer. In March 2019, a California federal jury ruled that Roundup is a significant factor in a man’s diagnosis of
Read MoreWhy Do You Need a Lawyer After Being Harmed by a Defective Medical Product?
| March 19th, 2019
Medical devices and products are supposed to improve symptoms, decrease pain, and increase mobility for people who suffer from a variety of health problems and conditions. And while most medical devices are safe, some pose unnecessary risks to patients due to design flaws and low-quality components. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration requires that medical
Read MoreAvoid These 2 Common Drug Recall Mistakes
| March 12th, 2019
Most prescription and over-the-counter medications are safe to take. But some may pose threats that their manufacturers don’t list as side effects. Those threats are often due to intentionally withholding information from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) or improper testing procedures and protocols. When the FDA finds out that a medication is potentially
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