FDA Committee Members Concerned Drug Was Unsafe Before Approval A recent news report by CNN raises issues concerning a Parkinson’s disease drug. The drug was approved for market in an expedited fashion and has now been linked to worsening symptoms and a large number of deaths in patients. Nuplazid Approved Through Shorter FDA … [Read more...]
Parkinson’s Disease Drug Linked to Large Number of Deaths
Levodopa Side Effects May Result In Pathological Gambling Lawsuits
Levodopa Side Effects Injury Lawsuits. Levodopa is used to treat the symptoms of Parkinson's disease including tremors (shaking), stiffness, and slowness of movement. Levodopa is also prescribed to treat herpes zoster (shingles) and restless leg syndrome. Mirapex, Permax and Requip, widely prescribed dopamine agonists in the same … [Read more...]
Paraquat Herbicide Exposure, Parkinson’s Disease Link, Potential Lawsuits
Paraquat Herbicide Injury Lawsuits. Lawyers at Parker Waichman LLP, a national personal injury law firm, are investigating potential lawsuits on behalf of Parkinson's disease victims whose illness may have resulted from exposure to the agricultural pesticide Paraquat. A growing body of research suggests a link between Parkinson's … [Read more...]
Parkinson’s Disease Injury Lawsuits
Parkinson’s Disease Motor System Disorder. There are more than 1 million Americans who live with Parkinson’s disease, with approximately 60,000 new cases diagnosed each year. Parkinson's disease falls into a group of conditions called motor system disorders, which are the result of the loss of dopamine-producing brain cells.The four … [Read more...]
Pesticide Use Increases Risk of Chronic Diseases, Parkinson’s Diseases in Men
Illnesses Linked to Pesticide Exposure. Pesticides are substances used for controlling insect populations. They get used outdoors, for things like agriculture, landscaping, and gardening. Pesticides also get used indoors to control things like termites, roaches, and bedbugs that can damage buildings and spread disease. Many … [Read more...]
Monsanto Herbicide Roundup Linked to Cancers, Parkinson’s Disease and Other Health Effects
Research has found that Monsanto’s Roundup, the world’s most popular herbicide, is tied to some life-threatening health risks, including a number of cancers. Glyphosate, the main ingredient in Roundup, a weed killer made by Monsanto, may cause serious health issues. Roundup is used on crops such as corn and soybeans. According to … [Read more...]
New Research Confirms Link Between Pesticides and Parkinson’s Disease
Link Between Pesticides and Parkinson’s Disease. A fresh look at previous research suggests that exposure to pesticides is related to an increased risk of Parkinson’s disease. Dr. James Bower, a neurologist from the Mayo Clinic in Rochester who wasn’t involved in the study, tells Reuters: "We're definitely learning that Parkinson's … [Read more...]
