10,000 Avandia Lawsuits Settled For $460 Million While FDA Considers Possible Avandia Recall
During July 13-14, 2010 FDA Advisory Committee Meeting, Glaxo Settles Most Of The 13,000 Avandia Court Cases
http://www.drug-injury.com/druginjurycom/2010/07/avandia-settlement-thousands-lawsuits-settled-june-2010-fda-advisory-committee-meeting.html
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March 2010: Bayer Says It Will Update Yasmin Label In Europe To Add Results From Four Medical Studies
Two Newer Studies Found An Increased Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) Risk in Yasmin Users Compared To Levonorgestrel-Containing Birth Control Pills
http://www.drug-injury.com/druginjurycom/2010/03/bayer-yasmin-label-change-european-union-chmp-march-2010.html
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April 2010 Accutane Update: More Medical Evidence Follows A Large Trial Verdict For Drug Injury Victim
New Study Finds Increased Risk Of Developing Ulcerative Colitis; New Jersey Jury Decides Accutane Caused Man's Inflammatory Bowel Disease
http://www.drug-injury.com/druginjurycom/2010/04/april-2010-accutane-update-new-medical-evidence-follows-large-verdict-mccarrell-retrial-new-jersey.html
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730 NuvaRing Lawsuits Filed As Of December 31, 2010 Per Merck Annual Report
610 Cases Were In Federal Court NuvaRing MDL And 110 Complaints Filed In New Jersey State Court
http://www.drug-injury.com/druginjurycom/2011/03/nuvaring-lawsuits-730-cases-total-filed-mdl-nj-2010-merck-annual-report.html
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A Brief History Of Prescription Drug Recalls In The U.S., 1997-2010
FDA Will Consider Next Possible Market Withdrawl During July 13-14 Hearing About Avandia
http://www.drug-injury.com/druginjurycom/2010/07/unsafe-drug-recall-decision-determination-factors-medicines-withdrawn-us-fda-history.html
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A Closer Look at Asbestos Fibers.
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Pericardial mesothelioma is very rare. It occurs as a result of extended exposure to asbestos. This type of mesothelioma is characterized by the growth of cancer cells around the heart.
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Peritoneal mesothelioma is a cancer affecting the abdominal lining, or peritoneum, and is sometimes referred to as abdominal mesothelioma.
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In the U.S. current statistics show between 2,000-3,000 people are diagnosed with malignant pleural mesothelioma each year. However, 10,000 Americans die each year from all asbestos-related diseases.
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A New Year's Resolution For The FDA, As Recommended By The GAO
FDA Needs To Restructure Its Staff In Order To Better Monitor Emerging Drug Safety Issues
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