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- Knowing the Best Drops for Dry Eyes - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2012 from Charles BergerOne of the common discomforts that people face today is dry eyes? This inconvenience usually occurs to people who are already in the middle age and to those women who are in their menopausal stage. There are many factors and reasons that you need to consider when it comes to dry eyes. Are there ...
Views: 980 - Side effects of Wellbutrin - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2012 from Jack TaylorWellbutrin is brand name for bupropion. It is an antidepressant drug. Wellbutrin is used for treatment of major depressive disorder and seasonal affective disorder. It works in brain and effectively treats depressive disorders. It is produced by GlaxoSmithKline. Common side effects of ...
Views: 980 - Class action denied to Wellbutrin lawsuit - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2012 from Jack TaylorIn 2010 a lawsuit filed on behalf of consumers who were allegedly forced to pay higher prices for the antidepressant was denied the grant of Wellbutrin class action lawsuit certification by a federal judge. It was said that high price was a result of GlaxoSmithKline’s attempts to keep a generic ...
Views: 1071 - Class Action Lawsuits Against the Wellbutrin - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2012 from Jack TaylorKanner & Whiteley along with Milstein Adelman & Kreger filed class action lawsuit against Wellbutrin generic drug budeprion. The case accused that budeprion XL is not identical to Wellbutrin XL as being claimed. It accuses the drug of causing dangerous side effects, such as seizures, nausea, and ...
Views: 3811 - FDA warning to Glaxo in regard of Wellbutrin side effects - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2012 from Jack TaylorWellbutrin was approved by U.S. Food and Drug Administration in 2003 for treatment of depression. It was approved to treat major depressive disorder in patients 18 and older. It is manufactured by GlaxoSmithKline. Wellbutrin SR mainly contains bupropion hydrochloride. Wellbutrin SR comes in ...
Views: 1482 - Many Lawsuits being filed against Wellbutrin as it is linked to Heart birth defects - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2012 from Jack TaylorNumber of lawsuits against Wellbutrin is increasing day by day as a study revealed that it might cause heart birth defects if consumed by pregnant women. Side effects of Wellbutrin on pregnant women were reviewed by U.S. researchers, including scientists at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control ...
Views: 1282 - Charges against Wellbutrin for off-label marketing - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2012 from Jack TaylorCriminal charges were pursued against a former GlaxoSmithKline vice president by federal prosecutors. These charges are related to efforts to cover up illegal, off-label marketing of Wellbutrin. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that it was pursuing charges against Lauren Stevens ...
Views: 795 - Side Effects of Yaz-Yasmin - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2012 from Jack TaylorYasmin is a drospirenone drug used as an oral contraceptive. It also contains ethinyl estradiol. Its production started in 2001. It was the first oral contraceptive which used drospirenone, which is classified as a “fourth generation” synthetic progestin. In 2006 Bayer marketed a nearly ...
Views: 581 - Yaz-Yasmin: Medifacts and Uses - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2012 from Jack TaylorYaz and Yasmin are two brand names for a contraceptive composed of drospirenone (a progestrone) and ethinyl estradiol (an estrogen). Both Yaz and Yasmin are oral contraceptive pills. They are used by women for birth control. This combination of drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol stops ...
Views: 1558 - Yaz-Yasmin Class Action Lawsuit Denied by Federal Judge - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2012 from Jack TaylorA proposal to certify a national class action suit of users claiming to being harmed by Yaz or Yasmin had been denied by a federal judge. The ruling was issued by the same federal judge who was managing the multi-district litigation (MDL) over the birth control pill Yaz-Yasmin. The MDL ...
Views: 1179 - Jury Verdict is awaited as first blood clot trial in YAZ-Yasmin MDL moved to January 2012 - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2012 from Jack TaylorFederal court Judge David R. Herndon has announced that the first trial in MDL 2100 – “Yasmin and Yaz (drospirenone) Marketing, Sales Practices and Products Liability Litigation”- has moved to January 2012. This announcement came in May 2011, that trial would start in January 2012. The case ...
Views: 823 - An Essential Guide to Effective Heel Pain Treatment - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2012 from Steve RobertsIf you are one of the many individuals who suffer from recurrent inflammation of your feet, or if you frequently get heel pain, you may benefit from an effective heel pain treatment. When you experience sharp pains in your feet, or have dull and annoying aches, there is just no other option than ...
Views: 2490 - DRUG OVER DOSE TRENDS: - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2012 from robert grayWe read in the daily newspapers and also see in the television news the way narcotics arrest and the cocaine or heroin intake has risen in its victim levels.The upscale mark in the problematic intake of illegal drugs are mostly due to the addiction whereas the drug over dose trends are due to a ...
Views: 473 - Surgical Caps With Sizzle - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2012 from Nathan BarlowSurgical Caps are primarily worn to prevent hair from falling onto the patient during surgery, right? But is it necessary to wear a Surgical Cap if you have no hair? According to this excerpt from a recent ASC posting, even bald professionals should protect the patient through use of a Surgical ...
Views: 1485 - Get through your medical entrance exams with right coaching - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2012 from deepti chughToday, academic qualifications play a crucial role in your success. Thus, students choose to go for such courses which can provide them with better career opportunities. Today, the streams have branched out in many courses rather than just a few courses like in earlier times. The population of ...
Views: 448 - Ayurveda Packages in Kerala - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2012 from Kumar SonuAyurveda is the famous and renowned “science of longevity” given to this world by India. Indian system of medicine – Ayurveda has become very popular all across the globe due to its high impact of healing and that too without any side effects. India has developed this unique medicinal system ...
Views: 722 - Bayer in trouble again over Yaz-Yasmin Lawsuits - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2012 from Jack TaylorYaz is one of the most popular birth control pill. Millions of women use it worldwide. It has churned out millions of dollars along with its sister contraceptive in the same line, Yasmin for its manufacturer Bayer Healthcare. It is been marred with controversies off late. Yaz and Yasmin are ...
Views: 901 - Yaz-Yasmin Lawsuits Consolidated in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Illinois - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2012 from Jack TaylorYaz and Yasmin are popular birth control pills that are similar in composition, and similar in the unexpected side effects they can cause. Both these drugs are produced by Bayer Pharmaceuticals. In recent times, Yaz and Yasmin have played a central role in a lot of legal battles against Bayer ...
Views: 800 - Bayer Faces One More Yaz-Yazmin Lawsuit in Texas - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2012 from Jack TaylorOne more lawsuit has been filed against Bayer Corporation, manufacturer of Yaz related to side effects of using Yaz. This lawsuit has been filed in Texas. Bayer produces two popular oral contraceptive pills, Yasmin and Yaz. Both of these drugs have triggered a substantial controversy over the ...
Views: 655 - FDA Evaluates Risk Factors of Yaz-Yazmin for Blood Clots - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2012 from Jack TaylorYaz and Yasmin are oral contraceptive drugs that have been the subject of recent lawsuits because of their link to an increased risk of blood clots. They are one of the fourth generation drugs for prevention of pregnancy. They are the first drugs to use drospirenone, a synthetic progestin. Yaz ...
Views: 628 - Status Update on Federal Yaz-Yasmin Litigation - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2012 from Jack TaylorA hearing was held by Judge Herndon in the Yaz/Yasmin federal court proceedings on September 19, 2011. The hearing resolved disputes that had arisen between plaintiffs’ lawyers and the lawyers for drug maker Bayer over the scheduling of depositions for the expert witnesses that each side intends ...
Views: 722 - Birth Control pill Yaz-Yasmin can lead to Severe Side Effects - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2012 from Jack TaylorYaz-Yasmin is a birth control pill manufactured by Bayer pharmaceuticals. It was the first contraceptive pill to contain drospirenone. Yaz-Yasmin is an oral contraceptive pill. It stops egg release from ovary, thickens uterus and cervical lining in a woman, thus causing prevention of ...
Views: 1197 - FDA Meeting to Discuss Side Effects on Yaz,Yasmin Scheduled for December - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2012 from Jack TaylorFDA has scheduled its meeting in December this year to discuss on side effects of Yaz, Yasmin. One of the most popular medicines from Bayer pharmaceuticals, Yaz has drawn FDA attention for all the wrong reasons lately. It along with the same class drug Yasmin, which is also produced by Bayer, ...
Views: 606 - Severe Side Effects of Yaz, Yasmin revealed by more studies - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2012 from Jack TaylorYaz is a popular birth control pill along with its cousin Yasmin. Both these drugs are produced by Bayer Pharmaceuticals. Lately Yaz has been in news for all the wrong reasons. It has played a central role in a lot of legal battles against Bayer pharmaceuticals. Patients or their relatives who ...
Views: 477 - Yaz linked to Hyperkalemia - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2012 from Jack TaylorOne of the most popular contraceptive drug, Yaz has been linked to many life threatening side effects including pulmonary embolism, deep vain thrombosis and gall bladder diseases. It is now being linked to Hyperkalemia too. Hyperkalemia is a condition in which the patient develops a high level ...
Views: 633 - New Study Will Bolster Yaz and Yasmin Blood Clot Claims in U.S. Courts - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2012 from Jack TaylorA new study released on November 7, 2011 will provide a big boost to Yaz and Yasmin blood clot claims filed in U.S. courts. The study reviewed the health records of 330,000 Israeli women, and found that the use of Yaz or Yasmin dramatically increased the risk of blood clots, strokes, pulmonary ...
Views: 503 - Guides for Finding Surrogate - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2012 from Dandy RockwellMany childless couples today are looking into different methods of conceiving their own child. Recent advances in the field of medicine paved the way for such processes like artificial insemination, InVitro Fertilization (IVF) and surrogacy. Currently, surrogacy is one of the most popular ...
Views: 585 - Effectively dealing with noise in the ears signs and symptoms - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2012 from Miesha MattseyRinging In The Ears can be a stressing problem and it can have severe mind and mental interference. Read more to discover inputs on ringing in the ears signs and symptoms, probable problems and tips about how to handle them Tinnitus Miracle is a natural remedy for treating tinnitus. Test ...
Views: 379 - How to file a Zelnorm Lawsuit - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2012 from Jack TaylorZelnorm is brand name for tegaserod maleate. It is used to treat constipation and irritable bowel syndrome in women. In irritable bowel syndrome abdominal pain occurs frequently with constipation or diarrhea. It is also used to treat irritable bowel syndrome in women where constipation is ...
Views: 780 - Novartis reached to settlement in Zelnorm lawsuits - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2012 from Jack TaylorNovartis AG (NVS) had come to a settlement recently in around 124 lawsuits related to Zelnorm. Novartis is a drug manufacturing company. Zelnorm is produced by Novartis and is used to treat irritable bowel system in women and chronic constipation in patients below 65 years. Novartis was facing ...
Views: 1369 - Iowa Woman Sues Makers of Zelnorm - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2012 from Jack TaylorGinger Marolf, an Iowa resident, has filed a lawsuit against Novartis, the pharmaceutical company that manufacturers Zelnorm. The lawsuit alleges that the drug caused her to suffer from permanent heart injuries. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration asked Novartis Pharmaceuticals to recall ...
Views: 566 - FDA Orders, Zelnorm Recalled - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2012 from Jack TaylorZelnorm is an oral drug manufactured by Novartis for treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) with constipation in women. Zelnorm was approved by U.S. Food and Drug Administration in 2002 for treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Later in 2004 it was also approved for the treatment of ...
Views: 728 - Zelnorm: Uses and Medifacts - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2012 from Jack TaylorZelnorm is the brand name for Tegaserod. It is used to relieve pain, bloating, and constipation caused by Irritable Bowl Syndrome (IBS) in women. Zelnorm is also used to increase the frequency of bowl movements and for the relief of pain, bloating, straining and stomach pain in both men and ...
Views: 773 - Problems with Zimmer Hip Implants - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2012 from Jack TaylorThe Zimmer hip implants are used in hip replacement surgeries to give patients relief from problems of hipbone. Zimmer offers a minimally invasive solution through many Zimmer Hip components. They have been developed as per requirements for minimally invasive surgery. Zimmer MIS Solutions are ...
Views: 829 - Zimmer Hip: Medical Uses - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2012 from Jack TaylorThe Zimmer hip implants are used in hip replacement surgeries to give patients relief from problems of hipbone. Zimmer offers a minimally invasive solution through many Zimmer Hip components. They have been developed as per requirements for minimally invasive surgery. Zimmer MIS Solutions are ...
Views: 551 - Plaintiffs in Illinois seeks for Settlement in Zimmer Hip Lawsuit - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2012 from Jack TaylorZimmer hip components were one of the most popular hip implant components. But now its manufacturer Zimmer Holdings is facing numerous lawsuits as it is linked to many hip and other activity problems. Durom Acetabular Component system or “Durom Cup” was one of the most popular and innovative hip ...
Views: 760 - Zimmer Hip Lawsuits get boost as FDA orders a post marketing Study - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2012 from Jack TaylorZimmer Holdings is facing many lawsuits brought by Zimmer Hip implant patients. These lawsuits have gotten a boost as the FDA has ordered a post marketing study. Recently the FDA ordered around 21 orthopedic device manufacturers to submit post-marketing reports on 145 potentially defective ...
Views: 2083 - Multi district Litigation in Zimmer Hip lawsuits - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2012 from Jack TaylorThe U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey has announced that any pending and unsettled Zimmer hip lawsuits in Federal Courts would be transferred to a multi-district litigation (MDL) proceeding in New Jersey. Since that announcement, no news of further developments has been ...
Views: 1629 - Nursing Reentry isn't the Panacea for Nursing Shortage - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2012 from Ricky MartinBetween Medicare, Obamacare, polarized politics and the sky high budget deficit, healthcare reform is as much an oxymoron as it is a description of the fastest growing segment of both personal and governmental budgets. Regardless of where you stand politically on the subject, almost everyone ...
Views: 508 - Zimmer Knee Lawsuit in Michigan - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2012 from Jack TaylorA Zimmer Knee lawsuit has been filed by Angela Coleman in Michigan Federal Court. Ms. Coleman underwent knee replacement surgery in 2007 and was given a Zimmer knee implant. The lawsuit claims that the plaintiff has suffered from severe and debilitating pain due to the defective design of the ...
Views: 915 - Zimmer Lawsuits Could Result in a Multi District Litigation - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2012 from Jack TaylorA status conference associated with several Zimmer knee recall lawsuits was slated for July 6, 2011 and presided over by the Judge Joan K. Leflow. Illinois resident Fred Stone filed this lawsuit. It is expected that Fred Stone’s attorney may ask several similar suits be combined into multi ...
Views: 553 - Zimmer Knee Implant Complications - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2012 from Jack TaylorThe Zimmer knee implants are used in knee replacement surgeries to give patients relief from problems of knee joints. Zimmer offers a minimally invasive solution through many Zimmer knee components. They have been developed as per requirements for minimally invasive surgery. Zimmer MIS Solutions ...
Views: 659 - Zimmer Knee: Overview - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2012 from Jack TaylorThere are many different causes of knee pain such as injury, arthritis and infection. Some of the knee pain treatments require rehabilitation and in some cases surgery is required too. A knee replacement surgery needs resurfacing of the parts of the bones that rub together with metal and ...
Views: 712 - Zocor: Drug Side Effects - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2012 from Jack TaylorZocor: Educate Yourself on Drug Side Effects Virtually every medication has it’s side effects. The intensity of these side effects can, however, differ from patient to patient. While some may suffer no ill effects to taking a specific drug, others can have moderate to severe adverse reactions. ...
Views: 662 - Zocor-Lawsuit - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2012 from Jack TaylorZocor (or Simvastatin) was first introduced in the market as a cholesterol lowering drug, which is an effective treatment to prevent many heart ailments. Zocor was approved by the FDA in 1991 and became the highest selling cholesterol-lowering drug on the market. However, after a vast array of ...
Views: 669 - Zocor: FDA Related Facts - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2012 from Jack TaylorFDA and Zocor: What the Former Had to Say About the Latter Zocor, which once was the best selling cholesterol-lowering drug on the market, was manufactured by Merck in 1991 after the company received approval from FDA. With a sales figure of $ 4.3 billion in 2005, a generic version of the ...
Views: 593 - Zocor: Core Medical Use and Drug Facts - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2012 from Jack TaylorZocor, a prescription drug marketed by Merck, is prescribed to high cholesterol patients above the age of ten. Known by its generic name Simvastatin, the drug is marketed under the name Zocor. FDA Approved in 1991, it was initially available in 10, 20 and 40 mg tablets, but was soon available ...
Views: 640 - Zocor: Lawsuits - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2012 from Jack TaylorThe most prominent side effect seen after patients were administered Zocor was an increasd incidence of muscle disorders in the form of Rhabdomylosis, which can be fatal if not caught in time. When these findings came to light, those who had suffered from the side effects of Zocor began filing ...
Views: 627 - Zocor: Jury Verdicts - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2012 from Jack TaylorMany lawsuits have been filed against Merck, the manufacturers of Zocor, due to the desvistating side effects of the drug. To date, there have been no jury verdicts reported. Let’s take a quick look at the allegations made in the pending lawsuits, and check on their progress. Zocor is ...
Views: 593 - Zocor: Many Lawsuits Filed Against the Manufacturer - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2012 from Jack TaylorSimvastatin, popularly known as Zocor is a drug used to lower cholesterol level in people and at the same time to decrease lipids as well. Belonging to the class of drugs called Statin, the risk of muscle damage while administering this drug is high, especially when prescribed in more than 20 mg ...
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