Cook Celect IVC Filter Lawsuit
Medical Device Injury Lawsuits. Inferior Vena Cava Filter Lawsuit against cook medical. A California woman has filed a lawsuit against Cook Medical alleging that its Celect inferior vena cava (IVC) filter is defective and led to serious injuries. Specifically, the plaintiff alleges that a piece of the device broke off and became … [Read more...]
Study Finds Bisphosphonate Fracture Risk Increases with Longer Use
Fractures Risk With Longer Use Of Bisphosphonate. For the second time in a week, a new study is raising serious concerns about long-term use of Fosamax and other bisphosphonates. The study, published in the Archives of Internal Medicine, confirmed a link between atypical thigh fractures and bisphosphonates, finding that the risk for … [Read more...]
Women Face Fracture Risk from Avandia
Fracture Risk From Thiazolidinediones. Another study has linked thiazolidinediones, a class of diabetes drugs which include Avandia and Actos, with a higher risk of bone fractures, specifically in women. This study was conducted by the Center for Health Services Research at Henry Ford Hospital and published in the February … [Read more...]
