NBC Nightly News Reports Deaths Associated with the Recovery IVC Filter

Posted by Firm Staff on Jun 30, 2017 3:23:03 PM

An NBC Nightly News Investigation found the Recovery filter, sold by C.R. Bard, to be linked to approximately 300 non-fatal problems and at least 27 deaths. Following these reports, NBC News sought to answer serious questions about the manufacturers knowledge of the device’s fatal flaws.

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FDA Warns of Amputations Connected to Certain Diabetes Drugs

Posted by Firm Staff on Jun 15, 2017 10:48:27 AM

Serious side effects, including leg, foot, and other amputation, have been associated with a new class of diabetes drugs known as SGLT-2 inhibitors. Accordingly, the FDA has required black boxed warnings for amputation risks for glucose-controlling medications such as Invokana.

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Honoring Memorial Day 2017

Posted by Firm Staff on May 29, 2017 11:55:46 AM

Originally called Decoration Day, Memorial Day is a time for the country to come together and remember those who bravely gave their lives in service of the United States of America. Every year, we take time as a firm and a family to remember our fallen soldiers and discuss the importance of this holiday.

 

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Topics: Memorial Day, Wounded Warrior Project, Veterans, The Law Offices of Foster & Houston, FANDHLAW, Ryan Foster, Foster & Houston, Juliet Foster

Study Links Common Proton Pump Inhibitors to Risk of Kidney Damage

Posted by Firm Staff on May 23, 2017 3:01:09 PM

Use of prescription proton pump inhibitors to treat heartburn has been associated with an increased risk of developing long-term kidney damage. According to a study covered by CBS News, people who take GERD drugs have at least a 20% higher risk of developing chronic kidney disease when compared to non-users. 

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Research Finds Risk of Heart Attack Higher in Pradaxa Users

Posted by Firm Staff on May 16, 2017 1:27:17 PM

A study published by CBS News finds Pradaxa users at a 33% higher risk of developing heart disease or heart attack when compared to warfarin users. An editorial accompanying this study notes this isn’t the first safety warning issued for the anti-clotting drug Pradaxa.

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Happy Mother’s Day: An Interview with Juliet Foster

Posted by Firm Staff on May 12, 2017 4:40:58 PM

They say there’s no bond stronger than the one a mother shares with her children. This weekend, we all celebrate that love and the women who raised us. You may know Juliet Foster as one of the founding partners of The Law Offices of Foster & Houston, but did you know she’s the proud mother of two? In honor of Mother’s Day, we interviewed Juliet to share more about her experience as both a loving mother and experienced lawyer.

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F&H Law FAQ: Should You Consult a Lawyer Regarding Your Burn Injury

Posted by Firm Staff on May 9, 2017 12:26:10 PM

 

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Topics: Health, Burn Injury, Health Research, The Law Offices of Foster & Houston, FANDHLAW, Burn Lawsuit, Ryan Foster, Foster & Houston, Burn Technology, Burn Injury Lawsuit

Researchers Develop New Flexible Artificial Skin for Amputees

Posted by Firm Staff on May 2, 2017 10:15:27 AM

Chemical engineers at Stanford University have developed a stretchable skin that could bring new hope to amputees. The end goal of this new technology is to give amputees the ability to move prostetic devices with better dexterity, even eventually giving patients the ability to control limbs with thought alone.

 

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How Accurate were Xarelto Clinical Trial Results? A CBS News Investigation

Posted by Firm Staff on Apr 25, 2017 7:29:02 PM

Xarelto is a blood thinning medication used to treat atrial fibrillation in people who are also at risk for stroke. However, multiple lawsuits have been filed against the manufacturer of Xarelto claiming the company withheld important safety information.

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Topics: Health, Health News, FDA, Health Study, Health Research, The Law Offices of Foster & Houston, FANDHLAW, Ryan Foster, Foster & Houston, Xarelto, Xarelto Lawsuit

New Techniques for IVC Filter Removal Result in High Success Rate

Posted by Firm Staff on Apr 6, 2017 7:45:23 PM

A team of radiologists at Rush University Medical Center have pioneered new techniques for IVC filter removal. According to Medical Xpress, these new methods performed by the Rush team have had a 100 percent retrieval rate over the past five years.

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