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10/23/2015

FDA's new standards for drug warning labels coincides with a direct request for Pfizer to update Zoloft's warning label about link to birth defects.

http://legaladvocatelink.com/fda-seeks-to-update-drug-warning-labels-pfizer-balks-with-zoloft/

FDA's new standards for drug warning labels coincides with a direct request for Pfizer to update Zoloft's warning label about link to birth defects.

10/21/2015

Learn about the known issues associated with IVC filters.

http://consumernewsweekly.com/what-are-ivc-filters/

Learn what they are, what they do, and about known associated health risks.

10/20/2015

Currently, there are eight different brands manufactured for both permanent and temporary IVC filters that are filters approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Unfortunately, IVC filters are reported to create adverse events such as device movement, breaking apart within the vein, relocation into or fracturing within the heart and lungs, perforating the body, or extreme difficulty to remove.

http://legaladvocatelink.com/inferior-vena-cava-filter-brand-types-and-common-issues/

IVC filters are often placed in those at risk for blood clots who cannot use or are unresponsive to anticoagulant (anti-blood clotting) approaches.

10/19/2015

Some pre-existing medical conditions may cause serious side effects or increase health risks when combined with Risperdal. Here's what you need to know:

http://legaladvocatelink.com/3-things-to-know-about-risperdal-risperidone/

Risperdal, also known by its generic name Risperdone, is antipsychotic medication. It can have serious side effects. Learn more at Legal Advocate Link.

10/14/2015

IVCI Heart Filters save lives, but they also come with serious risks.

http://legaladvocatelink.com/7-things-to-know-about-ivc-heart-filters/

What they are, what they do, associated benefits and risks, and current litigation.

10/13/2015

Attention Risperdal Breast-Growth Victims: Company Agrees to Pay Nearly $6 Million to Settle Risperdal Lawsuit

http://consumernewsweekly.com/attention-risperdal-breast-growth-victims-company-agrees-to-pay-nearly-6-million-to-settle-risperdal-lawsuit/

Risperdal Breast-Growth Victims: Company Agrees to Pay Nearly $6 Million to Settle Risperdal Lawsuit

10/12/2015

VW will recall vehicles in question once a remedy is developed, tested, and approved by the EPA and CARB. If you're an owner, here's what you need to know.

http://legaladvocatelink.com/volkswagen-tdi-scandal-what-how-and-when/

All associated modifications and costs will be covered by Volkswagen, But owners are forced to reckon with unsettling realities. Visit LAL for updates.

09/28/2015

Lawsuits are beginning to pile-up...stay tuned as the scandal spreads

So far, 34 lawsuits have been filed against VW for selling diesel cars that cheat emissions tests. NPR's Rachel Martin talks with Mona Chalabi of FiveThirtyEight.com about similar class-action lawsuits.

02/12/2015

Auto safety has come a long way since the advent of seat belts and lighting. Check out these 6 intriguing new innovations.

http://consumernewsweekly.com/what-are-auto-crash-avoidance-technologies/

6 Innovations to keep an eye on Auto safety has come a long way since the advent of seat belts and lighting. The latest high-tech safety features aim to reduce

02/10/2015

Here are the top 10 workplace injuries as reported by the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA)

http://consumernewsweekly.com/ten-most-common-workplace-accidents/

Here are the top 10 workplace injuries as reported by the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA)

02/03/2015

OSHA's TOP TEN DANGER ZONES
Where do you think most workplace accidents happen?

http://consumernewsweekly.com/where-do-most-work-accidents-happen/

01/21/2015

Good to Know: Do You Know what a PAS is?

During a DUI stop, the results of a preliminary alcohol screening (PAS) test will often determine whether a driver is arrested or let go. But there are some important differences between these preliminary alcohol tests and the testing of...