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Is Pfizer Benefiting From Negligence?
Posted in Drug & Medical Devices on May 20, 2013
Pfizer announces partnership with Merck to develop a new drug to treat Type 2 Diabetes… the very disease that their blockbuster medication, LIPITOR® is accused of causing. A number of recent studies have revealed an increased risk for LIPITOR users to develop Type 2 Diabetes. Lawsuits are mounting against Pfizer, the drug’s creator; alleging negligence… read more
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NTSB Recommends Lowering BAC to .05
Posted in Accident & Injury on May 17, 2013
by Arthur Elk In a report released earlier this week, the National Transportation Safety Board recommended that all 50 states should lower the threshold for drunk driving from .08 to .05 blood alcohol content (BAC). According to the Washington Post, “That’s about one drink for a woman weighing less than 120 pounds, two for a… read more
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Lipitor Lawsuit
Posted in Drug & Medical Devices on May 16, 2013
Pfizer’s blockbuster cholesterol-lowering medication LIPITOR® (atorvastatin) has recently been associated with an increased risk of Type 2 Diabetes in women. Lawsuits have been filed in courts around the country claiming that Pfizer failed to warn doctors and patients about the potential risks involved with using the drug. South Carolina – Evalina Smalls thought she was… read more
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Judge OKs $40 million class-action settlement over Skechers shoes
Posted in Accident & Injury on May 14, 2013
By Arthur Elk At Elk & Elk, we’ve been investigating cases involving toning shoes, including Skechers, and false advertising claims made about what the shoes can do. Millions of Americans purchased the shoes, believing that wearing the shoes would firm and sculpt their muscles. Not only were those claims not true, but some customers also… read more
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Manufacturer of surgical robot warns device may cause internal burns
Posted in Drug & Medical Devices on May 13, 2013
Intuitive Surgical, maker of the daVinci Surgical Robot System, has released an “urgent medical device notification” alerting hospitals that the device could potentially cause internal burns to patients during surgical procedures. The notification, sent on May 8, warns that micro-cracks may develop in the da Vinci’s Monopolar Curved Scissors, creating links that may “create a… read more
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Lawn mower accidents and injuries to children are preventable
Posted in Accident & Injury on May 11, 2013
As spring and summer bring warmer weather and the grass begins to grow more quickly, our neighborhoods are filled with the sounds of buzzing lawn mowers. Unfortunately, this common task of mowing the lawn can cause significant injury or death for tens of thousands of people across the nation. It’s especially important for parents to… read more
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Deadly crashes caused by drivers on cellphones underreported
Posted in Accident & Injury, Car Accident on May 10, 2013
It should come as no surprise that cellphones are very distracting for drivers, and the consequences can be deadly. It’s also no surprise that the number of fatal cellphone-involved crashes are grossly underreported. The National Safety Council analyzed data from 180 fatal crashes that took place between 2009 and 2011 that resulted in one or… read more
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City of San Francisco sues Monster for targeting young people
Posted in Accident & Injury on May 8, 2013
In the ongoing debate over the safety of caffeine additives, the city attorney of San Francisco is suing Monster Beverage for marketing its energy drinks to children. Dennis Herrera said this week that Monster is the “industry’s worst offender” in regards to the extent to which it targets youth and children. He points to the… read more
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FDA consider tougher regulations on tanning beds
Posted in Health & Wellness on May 7, 2013
Do you know how dangerous tanning beds are? Did you know that they increase your risk of melanoma by nearly 75 percent? We are in the middle of peak tanning season, as teenage girls and young women get ready for prom and summer weddings. However, tanning beds could soon be the latest products to carry… read more
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Is it safe? Gum, other snacks getting a caffeine boost
Posted in Health & Wellness on May 4, 2013
Most of us enjoy a morning coffee to get the day started, or a bottle of Mountain Dew to help get through the afternoon. Caffeine is part of most of our lives and generally is not thought of as being dangerous. But it can be dangerous if it is used in excess, especially in young… read more
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