ConsumerSafety

We provide legal connections for individuals suffering the consequences of problematic drugs, medical devices, consumer products, and hazardous conditions.

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4.2% of Essure permanent female sterilization users developed chronic pelvic pain after implanting the device.
The patient brochure and Instructions For Use never even mentioned this side effect. https://t.co/wE8Ft0znnD

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Heartburn drugs are a dime a dozen these days, but what sets them apart from each other? Find out here!

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Researchers may be closer to understanding why some e-cigarettes lead to serious lung injury and others don't.

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Blood thinners have gotten safer over the years, but they're still considered among the most dangerous drugs. Are you or a loved one at risk because of your blood-thinning prescription?

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Invokana manufacturers are celebrating the removal of a black box warning for amputation from the drug's label. But the diabetes medication is still tied to a rare but serious, flesh-eating bacterial infection.

https://t.co/7NwFo5sozS

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9/11 responders and survivors with World Trade Center-related illnesses are eligible for COVID-19 vaccinations in New York. Learn more here:

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Bayer has proposed what seems like a monster settlement to resolve future Roundup cancer lawsuits, but is it enough?

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Did a popular heartburn medication turn into a carcinogen after people ingested it? Find out here:

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Back in 2020, FDA test results indicated the active ingredient in Zantac did not form a carcinogen in the human stomach, but a new study contradicts the FDA's information. Did your heartburn medication turn into a carcinogen after you took it?

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Have you been on blood pressure medication for years? If your medication was recalled recently, it may have increased your risk of cancer. Find out more here:
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Did a recalled drug increase your risk of cancer?

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A federal judge blocked some claims in the ongoing Zantac litigation, but plaintiffs will have the opportunity to re-plead.

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A federal judge has blocked formation of a national class action for the only FDA-approved interstitial cystitis drug.
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Federal courts will begin hearing arguments in Zantac cancer lawsuits in April. Learn more about these cases and the link between Zantac and cancer here: https://t.co/66c8YJY9aP

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The largest consumer lawsuit in history will start winding its way through the courts this year, but several other massive cases will hit milestones in 2021.
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Zantac was recalled due to carcinogenic materials in the drug. But how many people are at risk of cancer as a result, and how high is that risk? Check out our estimated exposure chart to learn more:
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Roundup weedkiller seems to be in the news all the time lately, but why? Its active ingredient is listed as carcinogenic by European agencies, and thousands of people claim it causes cancer. But how true are those claims? Find out here: https://t.co/JT7fNn7bWZ

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Is eating organic worth it? One study says it may be: https://t.co/CJ2yLAJDwl

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In a new study, researchers found an all-organic diet reduced internal glyphosate (Roundup's active ingredient) levels by approximately 70% after only 6 days. https://t.co/DJl3O1Y50X

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Studies say doctors are more likely to miss skin cancer in people of color: https://t.co/mvIoqRWGAi

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Experts say medical education leaves physicians inadequately prepared to recognize skin cancer in people of color. https://t.co/mZoQe7BLMA