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After being sued by over 600 women who claim that their transvaginal mesh products caused serious-life altering injuries, Johnson & Johnson’s Ethicon unit has decided to stop selling four of its most popular transvaginal mesh products and restrict the usage of other Gynecare mesh products.

According to a new study published in the British Medicine Journal which compared healthy people with patients diagnosed with bladder cancer, Actos use has been associated with an 83% increased risk of bladder cancer and a 200% increased risk of bladder cancer if Actos is used for more than 2 years.

MDL Consolidation to eliminate duplicative discovery, prevent inconsistent pretrial rulings, and conserve the resources of the parties, their counsel and the judiciary

FDA Panel Recommends Label Changes to Reduce Risk of Problems from Fosamax

Lisinopril (Prinivil & Zestril) Linked to Various Severe Adverse Effects

Propecia use has been linked to Erectile Dysfunction, General Sexual Dysfunction, Impotence, and Prostate Cancer

The FDA released a report in preparation for an Advisory Panel Meeting scheduled for September 9, 2011 to review and discuss the available data regarding the long-term (greater than 3 – 5 years) use of Fosamax for the treatment and/or prevention of osteoporosis.

A new report reveals that federal health regulators are considering tough new regulations for surgical mesh used to treat pelvic organ prolapse (POP), which has been linked to thousands of serious injuries and complications.

Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral composed of microscopic clusters that can become airborne if disturbed. Because asbestos is a carcinogen, airborne asbestos fibers pose a serious health hazard. People who are subjected to prolonged asbestos exposure face a significant risk of developing a variety of conditions, including fibrosis, asbestosis, asbestos lung cancer and malignant mesothelioma.

Mesothelioma is a relatively rare form of cancer that develops in the tissue that surrounds certain internal organs of the body, including the chest, heart and abdomen. In fact, mesothelioma is named for that protective membrane, the mesothelium. The mesothelium protects the body’s vital internal organs, mainly by producing a lubricating fluid which provides a slick surface for these internal organs to slide past each other during movement.