Disabling Side Effects Linked to Levaquin and Avelox

Posted by Firm Staff on Mar 10, 2017 5:07:06 PM

Serious side effects, including aortic aneurysm and long-term nerve damage, have been associated with a class of antibiotics called fluoroquinolones. Accordingly, the FDA has strengthened label warnings for bacteria-fighting drugs such as Levaquin and Avelox.

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New Prosthetics Are Improving Quality of Life for Amputees

Posted by Firm Staff on Mar 7, 2017 11:50:51 AM

Advancements in prosthetic technology are giving hope to amputees, providing the injured with the option to experience more than they currently do. According to an NBC affiliate, today’s high-tech prosthetics give amputees choices in both style and ability.

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Topics: Health, Amputation, Medical Updates, Medical, Medical News, Health Study, Health Research, The Law Offices of Foster & Houston, Amputation Lawsuit, FANDHLAW, Ryan Foster, Foster & Houston, Amputee Support, Amputation Compensation, Amputee, Amputation Support, Amputation Law, Amputation Attorney, Amputation Lawyer

Updated FDA Review Reiterates Risk of Bladder Cancer Associated with Actos

Posted by Firm Staff on Mar 3, 2017 4:01:18 PM

 

The FDA has released an updated safety review that links Actos use to an increased risk of bladder cancer. This warning was first made public in 2010, added to labels of pioglitazone-containing medicines in 2011, and was further confirmed through additional studies reviewed by the FDA in late 2016.

 

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Artificial Limb Developed by MIT Pushes the Possibilities of Prosthetics

Posted by Firm Staff on Mar 1, 2017 3:33:05 PM

From wood and metal to carbon fiber and microprocessors, prosthetic options have progressed dramatically in recent decades. In late 2016, a team at the MIT Media Lab in New England announced plans to implant the first ever prosthetic limb controlled by brain waves.

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Increased Risk of Cleft Palate Associated with Zofran

Posted by Firm Staff on Feb 21, 2017 3:21:56 PM

Based on the data available today, Zofran use during pregnancy cannot be assumed to be safe, claims the National Center for Biotechnology Information. In fact, a case-control study suggested there was an increased risk of cleft palate associated with Zofran.

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Topics: Health, Medical, Medical News, FDA, The Law Offices of Foster & Houston, FANDHLAW, Zofran Lawsuit, Zofran, Ryan Foster, Foster & Houston

F&H Law: Celebrating our Clients on Valentine’s Day

Posted by Firm Staff on Feb 14, 2017 12:08:22 PM

It’s Valentine’s Day and love is in the air (and in the mail). According to Hallmark Research, more than 140 million Valentine’s Day cards are exchanged every year. From the post office to blog posts, everyone here at The Law Offices of Foster & Houston wanted to take a moment this month to show client appreciation.

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Topics: Law, Lifestyle, The Law Offices of Foster & Houston, FANDHLAW, Ryan Foster, Foster & Houston, Valentine's Day, Client Appreciation

Xarelto Can Increase Risk of Bleeding, Hematomas, Stroke and More

Posted by Firm Staff on Feb 9, 2017 7:08:00 PM

 

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Adverse Events Associated with IVC Filters

Posted by Firm Staff on Feb 2, 2017 12:57:56 PM

 

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Study Finds Use of PPI Drugs for Heartburn Could Lead to Severe Kidney Damage

Posted by Firm Staff on Jan 27, 2017 5:35:28 PM

 

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Harvard Health: Higher Bleeding Risk Associated with Pradaxa

Posted by Firm Staff on Jan 23, 2017 3:32:33 PM

A study covered in the Harvard Health Publications blog finds Pradaxa users have a higher bleeding risk compared to Warfarin users. In this post, Howard LeWine, M.D., discusses Pradaxa research and shares his professional opinion about blood-thinners.

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Topics: Health, Health News, Pradaxa, FDA, Health Study, Health Research, The Law Offices of Foster & Houston, FANDHLAW, Pradaxa Lawsuit, Ryan Foster, Foster & Houston, Mechanical Heart Valves, Juliet Foster, Julie Foster, Harvard Health

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