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

Posted by Firm Staff on Apr 3, 2017 3:39:27 PM

The FDA has issued a medication guide about the risks associated with the blood-thinner medication Pradaxa. Side effects associated with the drug include uncontrollable bleeding, hematomas, stroke and death.

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BioMed Central Investigates Association of Proton Pump Inhibitors with Chronic Kidney Disease

Posted by Firm Staff on Mar 28, 2017 3:15:36 PM

Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) used to treat heartburn have been linked to an increased risk of developing kidney disease. In this post we discuss research conducted by BioMed Central that investigates the associated risks of PPIs.

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Topics: Health News, Heartburn, Kidney Disease, Kidney Damage, The Law Offices of Foster & Houston, Nexium, FANDHLAW, Nexium Lawsuit, Prilosec, PPI, PPI Lawsuit, Heartburn Drug Lawsuit, Ryan Foster, Foster & Houston, Heartburn Drugs, Prilosec Lawsuit, GERD Drug, GERD Drugs, GERD Drug Lawsuit, Prevacid, Heartburn Drug, Chronic Kidney Disease, Kidney Failure, Prevacid Lawsuit

Tips For A Fun & Safe Spring

Posted by Firm Staff on Mar 21, 2017 1:47:15 PM

Days are warmer, buds are blooming, and the sun is shining a bit brighter. Now that spring has sprung, it's time to enjoy the outdoors and find a new routine for the season. From spring cleaning to home repairs to yard work, it's important to be safe this spring. Below, you'll find a list of tips for safe fun this time of year.

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Topics: Health, Water Safety, Lifestyle, The Law Offices of Foster & Houston, FANDHLAW, Ryan Foster, Foster & Houston, Julie Foster, Spring Safety, Grilling Tips, Yard Work, Yard Work Tips, spring, Spring Safety Tips, Grill Tips

New Resource Offers Exercise Options After Burn Injury

Posted by Firm Staff on Mar 15, 2017 5:23:56 PM

Exercise can help enhance recovery and quality of life for people who have experienced a burn injury. A new resource from Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center (MSKTC) offers burn survivors a variety of free online resources including videos, slideshows, and information on how to properly exercise after injury.

 

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Topics: Health, Health News, Science, Burn Injury, Health Research, The Law Offices of Foster & Houston, FANDHLAW, Burn Lawsuit, Ryan Foster, Foster & Houston, Burn Technology, Burn Injury Lawsuit, Exercise, Exercise for Burn Injuries

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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Topics: Health, Health News, Actos, Bladder Cancer, Actos Lawsuit, Health Study, Health Research, The Law Offices of Foster & Houston, FANDHLAW, Ryan Foster, Foster & Houston, Actos Attorney, Actos Lawyer, Actos Law

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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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

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

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