More and more women are reporting negative side effects as a result of taking the popular, aggressively-marketed contraceptive hormone Yaz and its sibling medication Yasmin. Studies in Europe and America…
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There have been a number of issues raised about the safety of the popular antidepressant Paxil. It has been linked to increased suicide risk in young children it is prescribed…
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These days, it seems like everything can be directly linked to depression. However, it turns out that if you’re a female who suffers from migraine headaches, you may be 40…
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One of the hardest parts of dealing with injuries and damages caused by prescription medications is the difficulty in obtaining evidence sufficient evidence to convince people that you have a…
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About a year ago, I wrote about the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's warning to healthcare providers about the risk of serious liver damage and failure in patients using propylthiouracil,…
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Taking an incorrect dosage or the wrong prescription medication is not only dangerous, it can be lethal. Although your physician and pharmacist may provide exemplary care, prescription drug errors do…
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One common cause of medical malpractice is the misdiagnosis of appendicitis. Emergency room physicians sometimes dismiss the symptoms of appendicitis. The diagnosis of appendicitis, however, can be complex. It is typically diagnosed…
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The role of birth control pills Yaz and Yasmin in the formation of blood clots is well-documented, and many people are familiar with the lawsuits pertaining to heart damage and…
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According to the Yaz Resource Center, a patient advocacy group, sufferers of Yaz and Yasmin side effects may be more likely to receive settlements from the makers of the pills,…
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Three Factors Used to Determine Liability In assessing where liability lies, courts must determine if the defendant’s actions can be categorized into one of the following three situations: The person…
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