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Martial artist Chuck Norris and his wife have recently filed a lawsuit against medical device manufacturers, alleging that a chemical used in MRI imaging scans left her poisoned and weakened. According to the 77-year-old star, he has given up his film career to take care of his ailing wife, Gena. They claim that in 2013 a chemical, Gadolinium, used in MRI imaging scans, left Gena weak, tired, and suffering from debilitating pain and burning sensations linked to “gadolinium deposition disease.” In 2013, Gena underwent several magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans to monitor her rheumatoid arthritis, receiving an injection of a dye known as a “contrast agent” that highlights specific organs, blood vessels, or tissues, making it easier for a radiologist to determine the extent of […]

Bayer has announced that it will stop selling its controversial Essure contraceptive implant in the United States by the end of the year. Bayer said the decision was based mostly on declining sales and blamed “inaccurate and misleading publicity” as a key factor. “The benefit-risk profile of Essure has not changed,” the company said, “and we continue to stand behind the product’s safety and efficacy, which are demonstrated by an extensive body of research.” The device has been controversial for years, prompting lawsuits from thousands of women who say the metal implant caused severe complications, including perforation of the uterus and fallopian tubes. In April, after meeting with advocates for women who said they had been injured by Essure, the Food and Drug Administration required […]

Byetta, Januvia, and Victoza lawsuits are back on track over pancreatic cancer claims following recent rulings from the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. The federal appeals court reinstated more than 750 lawsuits brought by patients diagnosed with pancreatic cancer after using these medications. According to the injured plaintiffs, the drug makers knew these medications could increase the risk of pancreatic cancer but failed to warn diabetic patients and their doctors. What are Byetta, Januvia, and Victoza? Byetta, Januvia, and Victoza belong to a newer class of diabetes medications known as incretin mimetics. Unfortunately, they have been linked to an increased risk of pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer. Byetta: Byetta (exenatide), made by Amylin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and Bristol-Myers Squibb, is a type 2 diabetes drug approved by […]

Pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson has been ordered to pay a significant sum in a series of lawsuits brought against it for allegedly failing to adequately warn consumers about the potential risks associated with using talcum powder. While the scientific link remains unclear, the issue has been brought into the spotlight both by ongoing research and by these high-profile talcum powder lawsuits against the company. Even though there is no consensus in the medical community, consumers should be aware of the potential risks of using talc-based products. What is Baby Powder? Baby powder is a marketing term originated by Johnson & Johnson. Today, the term refers to several powders used for cosmetic and hygiene purposes. While some of these products are used on infants for […]