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Are Doctors to Blame for the Opioid Crisis?

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There is a harrowing and deeply disturbing opioid crisis in the US. The crisis is evident from the onslaught of addiction and death in hundreds of communities across the US. Despite this, the community of medical professionals and scientific experts is slow to react. They are yet to question not just the viability of prescription...
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FDA Recalls Heart Drug Due To Cancer Risk

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A recent report from the FDA highlights the decision to recall numerous medications with the active ingredient, Valsartan, after detecting impurities. What is Valsartan? Valsartan is part of various medications to control high levels of blood pressure and other cardiovascular issues. The company is recalling medication with Valsartan because it could cause cancer. According to...
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Purdue Pharma Knew About Opioid Abuse

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The responsible party for the opioid overdose crises, Purdue Pharma reportedly claimed that it was unaware of the misuse of its game changer product, OxyContin. This claim turned out to be a false one as according to a classified Justice Department report, the company knew of the drug abuse being unaware of the fact that...
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The Opioid Crisis in Georgia

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The opioid crisis in the United States has reached epidemic proportions, and although the severity varies from region to region, no state has escaped untouched. Opioid abuse statistics from 2015 show just how catastrophic the problem has already become: 12.5 million people misused prescription opioids 33,091 people died due to overdosing on opioids 2 million...
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Pradaxa Lawsuits for Patients Who Suffered from Internal Bleeding Injuries

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Pradaxa is designed to prevent strokes in patients with atrial fibrillation. It works by inhibiting the enzyme responsible for blood clots. However, when a Pradaxa patient is involved in a serious bleeding accident, their blood does not clot and can lead to the patient bleeding to death. In addition to internal bleeding, other dangerous life-threatening...
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Types of Birth Control

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According to research by Planned Parenthood, approximately 62 million women in the United States are of childbearing ages. Of that 62 million, about 62 percent are using some form of contraception. Birth control, commonly referred to as contraception, was developed to prevent pregnancy. While all birth controls are designed to prevent pregnancy, the different varieties...
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Pradaxa Recalled Over Packaging Defect

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On November 7, 2012, Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. released the following press release about their product Pradaxa: Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.  is conducting a nationwide voluntary recall of a single manufacturing lot of Pradaxa® (dabigatran etexilate mesylate), 75mg 60 US, NDC 0597- 0149-54, lot 201900, Exp. Jan. 2015. Pradaxa is indicated to reduce the risk...
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Legal FAQ

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When an individual is injured due to another person or party’s negligence, the victim may be entitled to file a personal injury claim. The term personal injury is broad and encompasses different types of accidents and injuries that may occur. If you believe that you or a loved one has been the victim of a...
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