On Thursday, May 10, 2007, U.S. Attorney John Brownlee announced that Purdue Pharma L.P. executives and former executives pleaded guilty to a "felony charge of illegally misbranding OxyContin in an effort to mislead and defraud physicians and … [Continue reading]
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FDA Takes Permax Off the Shelves
On March 29, 2007 the FDA officially withdrew the dopamine Permax (uncommonly known as pergolide) due to recent studies that indicate the increase of risk for valvular heart disease in Permax patients.In January, 2007 two new studies were released … [Continue reading]
Dangerous Drug Zelnorm Removed From Market
All sales of the irritable bowel syndrome drug Zelnorm (the common name for tegaserod maleate) were suspended on March 30, 2007 by their manufacturer Novartis in accordance with an FDA request. Novartis released the results of 29 clinical studies on … [Continue reading]
Vioxx May Have Caused Heart Attacks With Short-Term Use
Vioxx, a brand name for rofecoxib, is non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug used to treat arthritis. Vioxx manufacturer Merck and Co. withdrew the drug from the market in 2004, due to an increased risk of heart attacks, strokes, and other … [Continue reading]
Lawsuits Are Not On the Rise
You hear it all the time, "we live in a litigious society". Companies, especially small businesses, and individuals often live their lives in constant fear of being sued. We are told that the average American is footing the bill for frivolous … [Continue reading]
Truck Safety Report
The Truck Safety Coalition (www.trucksafety.org) has issued a report card based on truck accidents that have occurred throughout the United States. While the earliest year of data available is from 2005, the report sheds light on some the worst truck … [Continue reading]
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