Sunscreen is an essential part of a daily health routine. It protects from sunburn, keeps skin looking youthful, and reduces the risk of deadly skin cancers. But a troubling new report about several Johnson & Johnson sunscreens raises concerns that certain sunscreen products may have…
Evidence of the benefits of modern medicine is everywhere. Prescription medications are used every day to treat various health conditions, such as heart disease, high blood pressure, cancer, pain management, and much more. While prescription drugs are incredibly beneficial in treating these various diseases and…
When prescribed a new medication, you likely compare the side effects to the purported benefits. Generally speaking, if a medical professional is recommending a prescription, the pros outweigh the cons. But sometimes, doctors aren’t aware of all the potential complications that trusted medications can cause.…
Significant progress has been made to warn people about the risks of taking the iron deficiency drug Injectafer. As of February 2020, the Injectafer label has been officially changed to provide a stronger warning on “Symptomatic Hypophosphatemia” as a consequence of taking the drug. Injectafer,…
Once again, more clinical research is associating Injectafer (chemical compound: ferric carboxymaltose) with the dangerous and potentially life-threatening condition Severe Hypophosphatemia (Severe HPP). A new study just released in the February edition of the highly respected, peer-reviewed Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) reports…
Patients affected by Injectafer, an iron deficiency medication, are one step closer to seeking justice. Pogust Millrood’s lawsuits against the pharmaceutical companies responsible for Injectafer and its link to Severe Hypophosphatemia (Severe HPP) and other injuries are moving forward after the judge rejected the defendants’…
The devastating consequences of defective hernia mesh, the net-like medical sheet used in over 90% of all hernia repairs, continue to quietly ravage the lives of thousands in the United States every day. A U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation report released in June 2019…
On Dec. 5, a special master appointed to an upcoming St. Louis Roundup cancer trial handed down a decision ordering former Monsanto CEO and Chairman Hugh Grant to testify in person at the trial, which is set to begin in January. Grant was subpoenaed by…
On Oct. 18, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) announced a voluntary recall by Johnson & Johnson (J&J) of 33,000 bottles of its 22-ounce J&J Baby Powder. The recall came after FDA testing revealed trace amounts of chrysotile fibers, a type of asbestos, in…
On the eve of trial in the Northern District of Ohio, three major opioid Distributors and a major Manufacturer of generic opioids settled claims against them for the negligent manufacture and distribution of their harmful products. On Monday, Oct. 21, 2019, just before opening statements…
