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Many diseases and disorders are directly related to defective drugs or to exposure to toxins. Some diseases and disorders can cause serious injury and/or death. One example of clear causation is mesothelioma, a rare form of lung cancer directly related to the inhalation of asbestos fibers. Parker Waichman Alonso LLP has been investigating links between diseases and defective drugs and toxins for over 10 years. Please choose a disease, syndrome or disorder from the list below to learn more about the legal remedies available to your family and you. Additionally, fill out the form at the right of each topic for a free case evaluation by a qualified attorney.
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Microwave Popcorn Ingredient Tied to Lung Disease
May 2, 2008 | Parker Waichman Alonso LLP
A unusually high incidence of bronchiolitis obliterans among workers at microwave popcorn factories is likely the result of their exposure to...
Lip Glosses Contributing to Skin Cancer Epidemic
Apr 30, 2008 | Parker Waichman Alonso LLP
Some dermatologists are saying that glopping on shiny lip glosses without appropriate SPF protection—and lip gloss rarely offers adequate...
Flu-MRSA a Dangerous Combo
Apr 28, 2008 | Parker Waichman Alonso LLP
There has been a recent and disturbing increase in the number of children who have fallen ill and died from both the flu and MRSA. State and...
Pork Workers Disease Said to be New Illness
Apr 18, 2008 | Parker Waichman Alonso LLP
Researchers at the Mayo Clinic say an illness seen in pork industry workers is likely a new disease. While the pork workers disease is similar...
Trans-Fats Implicated in Breast Cancer
Apr 14, 2008 | Parker Waichman Alonso LLP
European researchers reported this past Friday that trans-fats may raise the risk of breast cancer. The study found that women with the highest blood...
Drinking Increases Breast Cancer Risk
Apr 14, 2008 | Parker Waichman Alonso LLP
In a huge US study analyzing data from over 184,000 women, a link has been discovered between alcohol consumption and an increased risk of the most...
Information: What Is Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis (NSF) / Nephrogenic Fibrosing Dermopathy (NFD)
Apr 7, 2008
Keywords: Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis (NSF) | Side Effects | Information | Help | Nephrogenic Fibrosing Dermopathy (NFD) ...
Cancers Can Be Spread Through Organ Transplants
Mar 31, 2008 | Parker Waichman Alonso LLP
When 15-year-old Alex Koehne died a year ago at Stony Brook University Medical Center, his parents donated his organs; and although Alex was...
Typhoid Fever Scare Rocks Long Island
Mar 25, 2008 | Parker Waichman Alonso LLP
A kitchen worker at a Hicksville, Long Island Mama Sbarro’s pizzeria contracted typhoid fever, putting over 100 customers at risk for the...
MRSA Associated Community Acquired Pneumonia Has Researchers Worried
Mar 21, 2008 | Parker Waichman Alonso LLP
Preliminary research from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) suggests that community acquired pneumonia (CAP), which is...
Nearly 100 Patients of Nevada Clinic Positive for HIV, Hepatitis, and More are Expected
Mar 14, 2008 | Parker Waichman Alonso LLP
The Endoscopy Center of Southern Nevada could be responsible for blood borne infections diagnosed in at least 100 former patients. Most of...
Animal-to-Human MRSA Has Researchers Worried
Mar 14, 2008 | Parker Waichman Alonso LLP
Researchers are beginning to see MRSA in family pets, which has slowed healing in some MRSA-afflicted pet owners. Suspicions about...
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