Recent Blog Posts in July 2011 |
| July 25, 2011 |
| Germany Halts Actos Sales for Bladder Cancer Risk |
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Germany has followed the lead of France and suspended the sale of diabetes drug Actos (generic name pioglitazone) because of its link to bladder cancer. The German regulatory agency warned that doctors should not put new patients on
Actos.
Germany's Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices (BfArM) made its decision after receiving results of a study by France's national health insurance body, which tracked patients on diabetes drugs between 2006 and 2009. The French study found that long-term use of Actos increases the risk of bladder cancer.
The European Medicines Agency, based in London, initiated a review of the safety of Actos in March. The agency's experts are now discussing the latest safety data on
Actos at a meeting that began on June 20, 2011. Regulators in Britain and Denmark are awaiting the results of the European Medicines Agency meeting before taking action in their countries.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has not yet removed Actos from the market in the United States, despite actions by its European counterparts. The FDA has only released a safety announcement regarding the link between bladder cancer and
Actos.
Patients in the U.S. concerned about the risk of bladder cancer from Actos should consult their physicians regarding alternative treatments. Other drugs containing
Actos include Actoplus Met, Actoplus Met XR and Duetact.
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| July 22, 2011 |
| Actos Bladder Cancer Risk Brings France Ban |
| Posted By DeCarli Law |
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The French Health Products Safety Agency (AFSSAPS) has now banned the sale of the diabetes drug Actos in France because of an increased risk of bladder cancer. Although the ban became effective on July 11, 2011, the agency had given advance notice of the ban on June 6, 2011, so patients taking the drug could consult their physicians regarding alternative treatments.
The French agency took this action based on a study linking Actos use to increased incidents of bladder cancer. The study compared 155,000 patients in France taking the generic version of
Actos, with 1.3 million diabetics who were not using the drug. The study found that receiving a cumulative dose of 28,000 mg or more of
Actos resulted in an increased risk of bladder cancer.
Despite recognition of the link between Actos and bladder cancer,
Actos remains on the market in the United States. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration released a
safety announcement earlier this month regarding the link, but the FDA has not taken any substantive action to restrict the sale of
Actos in the U.S. or remove it from the market.
Patients in the U.S. concerned about the risk of bladder cancer from Actos should consult their physicians regarding alternative treatments. Other drugs containing
Actos include Actoplus Met, Actoplus Met XR and Duetact.
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| July 14, 2011 |
| Californians Injured on Florida Cruise Ships Subject to Short Deadlines for Making Their Claims |
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Each year, hundreds of thousands of Californians fly to Florida to take luxury cruises. Very few know that when they purchase their tickets, they give up significant legal rights. If they are injured on the cruise, they have a very short time period in which to assert a legal claim for their injuries, and then can only file suit in federal court in Florida, not a California state court near their home. Although we limit our practice to injuries caused by drug and medical devices, we were surprised to learn this, and want to get this information out there.
If you are injured on a Florida-based cruise, you should seek legal help immediately. Why? Because an injured person must notify the cruise company of their injury within six months. If they don't, they forfeit their right to file suit to recover for their injuries. This notice must meet certain legal requirements to preserve the claim, and ideally should be prepared by a knowledgeable attorney.
Even after sending an appropriate notice letter, the period in which a California cruise ship injury victim may file a lawsuit is extremely short. While the statute of limitations -- the legal deadline for filing a lawsuit -- is two years in California for a personal injury, a person injured on a Florida-based cruise ship must file suit within one year of being injured. Then, even if the person has lived in California their entire life, and only set foot in Florida to board the cruise ship, there is usually only one place they can file their lawsuit: federal court Miami, Florida.
How can a Florida-based cruise line limit the rights of people who live in other states? The reason is that injuries on cruise ships are governed not by the law of Florida or any other state, but by maritime law. Maritime law allows the cruise companies to restrict passengers' legal rights based on the fine print of the cruise ticket.
So if you, a family member, or a friend is injured on a Florida-based cruise, DO NOT DELAY. Contact an attorney for help as soon as possible. Although the attorneys at DeCarli Law are not maritime law specialists, we are happy to assist people injured on cruise ships in locating an attorney who can help them. |
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| July 13, 2011 |
| FDA Warns of Surgical Mesh Complications |
| Posted By DeCarli Law |
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The FDA issued an alert today about complications that can arise from transvaginal placement of surgical mesh to treat Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP) and Stress Urinary Incontinence (SUI). Over the past three years, the FDA has received over 1,000 reports of complications when surgical mesh was used in these procedures.
Surgical mesh is used to provide a reinforcing structure in various surgical procedures. The FDA alert said the complications had been associated with surgical mesh from all nine manufacturers of the product.
According to the FDA's alert, the most common complications are erosion through vaginal epithelium, infection, pain, urinary problems, and recurrence of prolapse and/or incontinence. In the worst cases, vaginal scarring and mesh erosion led to a significant decrease in the women's quality of life due to discomfort and pain, including dyspareunia (pain during sexual intercourse).
You may read the entire FDA safety alert HERE.
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| July 06, 2011 |
| Walnut Creek California Propecia Side Effects Lawyers |
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Propecia has caused men in Walnut Creek and elsewhere to develop permanent erectile dysfunction (ED) and other sexual dysfunction side effects. All men injured by
Propecia potentially have a legal claim against the drug's manufacturer because Propecia's warnings were inadequate: men were not warned that
Propecia side effects could be permanent. The California law firm of DeCarli Law represents men in California and throughout the United States injured by Propecia.
Learn More About Propecia and its Risks
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Walnut Creek Propecia LawsuitsA man who used Propecia, then developed permanent erectile dysfunction (ED), loss of libido, or impotence, likely has a legal claim against Propecia's manufacturer, Merck & Co., Inc. A Propecia lawsuit is the only way to hold Merck accountable for the injuries caused by its product.
Learn More About Propecia Lawsuits
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If you or a loved one is experiencing Propecia side effects, contact us today for a free, confidential, no-obligation consultation. You may use the contact form on the left, or call us toll free at 1-800-401-4720.
Learn More About Propecia Side Effects
HERE
The strength of your claim will depend on the medical records documenting your Propecia side effects. If you believe Propecia has caused permanent ED, loss of libido, or impotence, consult a physician. For informational purposes, we have provided for your assistance a directory of Walnut Creek physicians who may be able to diagnose your
Propecia side effects:
Urologists:
Donald T. Hay, MD
100 N Wiget Ln #290
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(925) 937-7740
Brian D. Hopkins, MD
100 N Wiget Ln #290
Walnut Creek, CA 94598-2952
(925) 937-7740
Parminder S. Sethi, MD
100 N Wiget Ln #290
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(925) 937-7740
Internal Medicine Specialists:
Devorah E. Ben-Zeev, MD
2255 Ygnacio Vly Rd #N
Walnut Creek, CA 94598-3347
(925) 937-4307
Jorge R. Bernett, MD
365 Lennon Ln #200
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(925) 947-2334
Peter D. Binstock, MD
365 Lennon Ln #200
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(925) 947-2334
Timothy A. Carlton, MD
365 Lennon Ln #210
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(925) 944-1100
Nancy Y. Chang, MD
320 Lennon Ln
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
Ka Ling Cheung, MD
130 La Casa Via #2-208
Walnut Creek, CA 94598-3045
(925) 944-0166
Mei Y. Chow-Kwan, MD
1777 Oakland Blvd #103
Walnut Creek, CA 94596-4096
(925) 932-3798
Thomas E. Connolly, MD
320 Lennon Ln
Walnut Creek, CA 94598-2419
(925) 906-2546
Lisa O. Craig, MD
320 Lennon Ln
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(916) 688-2000
Carol R. Diraimondo, MD
112 La Casa Via #210
Walnut Creek, CA 94598-3011
(925) 944-0351
Rashmi Dixit, MD, PhD
120 La Casa Via #204
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(925) 210-1050
Ming Fang, MD
112 La Casa Via #130
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(707) 651-1000
Jaya J. Francis, MD
320 Lennon Ln
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(925) 906-2555
Jonathan D. Frank, MD
1210 Rossmoor Pkwy
Walnut Creek, CA 94595-2501
(925) 933-1210
Mark A. Hlavac, MD
320 Lennon Ln
Walnut Creek, CA 94598-2419
(925) 295-4000
Paul C. Korn, MD
320 Lennon Ln
Walnut Creek, CA 94598-2419
(925) 906-2376
Henry I. Kung, MD
120 La Casa Via #107
Walnut Creek, CA 94598-3092
(925) 945-6070
Edgar Y. Kwan, MD
1210 Rossmoor Pkwy
Walnut Creek, CA 94595-2501
(925) 933-1210
David H. Levy, MD
1450 Maria Ln
Walnut Creek, CA 94596-5398
(925) 295-7645
Keyvan J. Nouri, MD
175 Lennon Lane Ste 100
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(925) 296-7150
Joshua D. Perlroth, MD
365 Lennon Ln #200
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(925) 947-2334
Elizabeth C. Seet, MD
1210 Rossmoor Pkwy
Walnut Creek, CA 94595-2501
(925) 933-1210
Richard D. Smith, MD
675 Ygnacio Vly Rd #A-102
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
(925) 977-4335
Robert J. Sosa, MD
1515 Newell Ave
Walnut Creek, CA 94596-5120
(925) 295-4070
Felix A. Vergara, MD
320 Lennon Ln
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(925) 295-4000
Albrecht W. Waibel, MD
1515 Newell Ave
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
(925) 295-4682
Ralph J. Weinstein, MD
365 Lennon Ln #200
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(925) 947-2334
Melissa Welch, MD
2625 Shadelands Dr
Walnut Creek, CA 94598-2512
(925) 948-4280
Lisa A. Woll, MD
320 Lennon Ln
Walnut Creek, CA 94598-2419
(925) 906-2040
Ronald H. Yang, MD
320 Lennon Ln
Walnut Creek, CA 94598-2419
(925) 295-4000
Chousheng Zhang, MD
320 Lennon Ln
Walnut Creek, CA 94598-2419
(925) 817-5619
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| July 05, 2011 |
| Mission Viejo California Propecia Side Effects Lawyer |
| Posted By DeCarli Law |
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Propecia has caused men in Mission Viejo and elsewhere to develop permanent erectile dysfunction (ED) and other sexual dysfunction side effects. All men injured by
Propecia potentially have a legal claim against the drug's manufacturer because Propecia's warnings were inadequate: men were not warned that
Propecia side effects could be permanent. The California law firm of DeCarli Law represents men in California and throughout the United States injured by
Propecia.
Learn More About Propecia and its Risks
HERE
Mission Viejo Propecia LawsuitsA man who used Propecia, then developed permanent erectile dysfunction (ED), loss of libido, or impotence, likely has a legal claim against Propecia's manufacturer, Merck & Co., Inc. A Propecia lawsuit is the only way to hold Merck accountable for the injuries caused by its product.
Learn More About Propecia Lawsuits
HERE
If you or a loved one is experiencing
Propecia side effects, contact us today for a free, confidential, no-obligation consultation. You may use the contact form on the left, or call us toll free at 1-800-401-4720.
Learn More About Propecia Side Effects
HERE
The strength of your claim will depend on the medical records documenting your Propecia side effects. If you believe Propecia has caused permanent ED, loss of libido, or impotence, consult a physician. For informational purposes, we have provided for your assistance a directory of Mission Viejo physicians who may be able to diagnose your
Propecia side effects:
Urologists:
Theodore V. Benderev, MD
26732 Crown Valley Pkwy Ste 327
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 364-4400
Internal Medicine Specialists:
Kenneth L. Rexinger, MD
27800 Medical Center Rd #461
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 364-5600
Steven M. Sorenson, MD
27281 Las Ramblas Ste 200
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 420-3148
Family Medicine Physicians in Mission Viejo:
Phillip N. Cecchini, MD
23962 Alicia Pkwy Ste I-1
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 452-7699
James P. Decock, MD
23962 Alicia Pkwy Suite I-1
Mission Viejo , CA 92691
(949) 452-7699
Gloria L. Martinez, MD
23781 Maquina Ave
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 455-4328
James W. Mayo, MD
23781 Maquina Ave
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(562) 622-4300
Khang A. Nguyen, MD
23781 Maquina Ave
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(888) 988-2800
S Dan Nordman, MD
23781 Maquina Ave
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 455-4320
Elwyn L. Rexinger, MD
27800 Medical Center Rd #461
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 364-5600
Gail V. Silver, MD
23962 Alicia Pkwy Suite I-1
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 452-7699
Michael D. Stouder, MD
23962 Alicia Pkwy # I-1
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 452-7699
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| July 01, 2011 |
| Fullerton California Propecia Side Effects Lawyer |
| Posted By DeCarli Law |
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Propecia has caused men in Fullerton and elsewhere to develop permanent erectile dysfunction (ED) and other sexual dysfunction side effects. All men injured by
Propecia potentially have a legal claim against the drug's manufacturer because Propecia's warnings were inadequate: men were not warned that
Propecia side effects could be permanent. The California law firm of DeCarli Law represents men in California and throughout the United States injured by
Propecia.
Learn More About Propecia and its Risks
HERE
Fullerton Propecia LawsuitsA man who used
Propecia, then developed permanent erectile dysfunction (ED), loss of libido, or impotence, likely has a legal claim against Propecia's manufacturer, Merck & Co., Inc. A Propecia lawsuit is the only way to hold Merck accountable for the injuries caused by its product.
Learn More About Propecia Lawsuits
HERE
If you or a loved one is experiencing Propecia side effects, contact us today for a free, confidential, no-obligation consultation. You may use the contact form on the left, or call us toll free at 1-800-401-4720.
Learn More About Propecia Side Effects
HERE
The strength of your claim will depend on the medical records documenting your Propecia side effects. If you believe Propecia has caused permanent ED, loss of libido, or impotence, consult a physician. For informational purposes, we have provided for your assistance a directory of Fullerton physicians who may be able to diagnose your
Propecia side effects:
Urologists:
Stuart L. Feldman, MD
1950 Sunny Crest Dr Ste 3400
Fullerton, CA 92835
(714) 879-2410
Charles C. Streit, MD
301 W Bastanchury Rd #180
Fullerton, CA 92835
(714) 870-5970
Alan C. Weinberg, MD
301 W Bastanchury Rd #180
Fullerton, CA 92835
(714) 870-5970
Internal Medicine Specialists:
William E. Batty, MD
2141 N Harbor Blvd #25000
Fullerton, CA 92835
(714) 626-8609
Andrew L. Concoff, MD
2141 N Harbor Blvd # 35000
Fullerton, CA 92835
(714) 626-8630
Friedhelm H. Cordes, MD
2141 N Harbor Blvd # 25000
Fullerton, CA 92835
(714) 626-8616
Jeffrey R. Dell, MD
100 E Valencia Mesa Dr #206
Fullerton, CA 92835
(714) 446-5405
Leo S. Garcia Jr., MD
2141 N Harbor Blvd # 25000
Fullerton, CA 92835
(714) 626-8609
Jay B. Han, MD
100 E Valencia Mesa Dr # 206
Fullerton, CA 92835
(714) 446-5416
Edward M. Lee, MD
100 E Valencia Mesa Dr, Ste 206
Fullerton, CA 92835
(714) 446-5050
Sajen J. Mathews, MD
1847 Sunnycrest Dr
Fullerton, CA 92835
(714) 446-5831
David A. Ruckman, MD
2141 N Harbor Blvd # 25000
Fullerton, CA 92835
(714) 626-8613
Scott P. Sainburg, MD
1847 Sunnycrest Dr #6
Fullerton, CA 92835
(714) 446-7800
Jon R. Sherman, MD
1400 N Harbor Blvd #100
Fullerton, CA 92835
(714) 578-0533
Karen R. Simpson, MD
2720 N Harbor Blvd # 210
Fullerton, CA 92835
(714) 626-6310
Y H C. Suh, MD
100 E Valencia Mesa Dr #206
Fullerton, CA 92835
(714) 446-7875
Andy D. Tran, MD
101 Valencia Mesa Dr-Pulmonary Dept
Fullerton, CA 92835
(714) 992-3965
David M. Weinberg, MD
2240 N Harbor Blvd Ste 200
Fullerton, CA 92835
(714) 870-4665
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