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AstraZeneca CEO Steps Down as Earnings Fall

Posted on May 16, 2012 By Pharmaceutical Injury Attorney
David Brennan, CEO of AstraZeneca, is leaving his position following a dramatic drop in the company's performance. Investors have recently become discontent with the performance of the company. ...
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Will New Legislation Permit Over-the-Counter PPIs?

Posted on Mar 12, 2012 By Pharmaceutical Injury Attorney
Health care systems are overburdened, according to some lawmakers. That is why the FDA is considering waiving the need for prescription for many diabetes and cholesterol medications. By eliminating ...
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New FDA Warning Urges Caution in Use of PPIs

Posted on Feb 8, 2012 By Dangerous Drug Lawyer
The Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI) class of pharmaceutical drugs has been revealed to cause yet another serious health issue for its users. PPIs, which include brand name drugs such as Nexium, Prilosec, ...
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Heartburn Drugs Increase Hip Fractures in Smokers

Posted on Feb 3, 2012 By Pharmaceutical Injury Attorney
Popular Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs), used to treat heartburn, acid reflux, and ulcers, were found to increase the risk of hip fractures in women smokers who take them. The study was performed by ...
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Tylenol Overdose Can Cause Organ Damage
The average US citizen takes Tylenol on a frequent basis to relieve pain, muscle cramps or headaches. Tylenol is a widely available over the counter d... Read More [+]
General Overview of Preemption
The idea of preemption is rooted in the Supremacy Clause of Article VI of the United States Constitution. When a manufacturer is sued for personal inj... Read More [+]
CVS Drug Mix Up Exposes Children to Risk
New Jersey's Attorney General is investigating a CVS pharmacy that mistakenly gave children a breast cancer drug instead of fluoride pills. The at... Read More [+]