Inhalation exposure to cosmetic talc has generated much scientific debate regarding its potential as a risk factor for mesothelioma, a rare, but fatal cancer. Barbers, hairdressers, and cosmetologists have regularly used cosmetic talc-containing products, but the collective epidemiological evidence for mesothelioma in these occupations has yet to … [Read more...]
Tepezza-Related Hearing Problems Warning July 2023
A warning about the risks of Tepezza-related hearing problems was finally added with a Tepezza drug label change in July 2023. Some of the various hearing problems associated with Tepezza can cause hearing loss and can be permanent. In more detail, in the current Tepezza Full Prescribing Information (Revised: July 2023) document, we point out … [Read more...]
Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma (MPM) Presenting as Hydropneumothorax
An 86-year-old man presented with bilateral lower limb edema and was found to have hydropneumothorax on chest radiography. CT revealed a substantial pleural effusion and plaques. The patient had a history of working in a stone workshop, but the extent of asbestos exposure remained unknown. Thoracic drainage and subsequent thoracoscopic surgery … [Read more...]
Syfovre-related Vision Loss Reported In Patients After Their First Injection
Syfovre-related vision loss has been reported in patients after the first time they used a Syfovre injection treatment for geographic atrophy (GA) secondary to age-related macular degeneration (AMD). In mid-July 2023 the American Society of Retinal Specialists (ASRS) issued a warning letter about Syfovre-related vision loss as well as some other … [Read more...]
Syfovre Retinal Vasculitis Cases Warning Letter July 2023
The American Society of Retinal Specialists (ASRS) issued a warning letter about the Syfovre retinal vasculitis cases in patients who used this injection eye drug. Syfovre is a treatment for geographic atrophy (GA) secondary to age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Occlusive retinal vasculitis is a type of eye inflammation that blocks blood flow … [Read more...]
Ozempic Safety Issues Update: July 2023 Edition
In this Ozempic safety issues update we report on thyroid cancer, gallbladder disease, and suicidal thoughts as being possible Ozempic side effects. The European Medicines Agency (EMA) recently announced it has begun an investigation into Ozempic and suicidal thoughts as well as self-harm. From July 11, 2023 document “EMA statement on ongoing … [Read more...]
Georgia-Pacific Is Litigation-Protected After Unit’s Bankruptcy
Georgia-Pacific LLC can avoid tort lawsuits tied to certain products while its affiliate, Bestwall LLC, seeks to resolve those claims in bankruptcy, the Fourth Circuit ruled. The US Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of North Carolina, which is overseeing Bestwall’s Chapter 11 case, had “related to” jurisdiction to issue a preliminary … [Read more...]
Manufactured doubt and the EPA 2020 chrysotile asbestos risk assessment
While all forms of asbestos have been determined to be carcinogenic to humans by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) as well as other authoritative bodies, the relative carcinogenic potency of chrysotile continues to be argued, largely in the context of toxic tort litigation. Relatively few epidemiologic studies have investigated … [Read more...]
Ozempic Gallbladder Cases: Gallbladder Disease and Gallbladder Removal
The use of Ozempic has been associated with gallbladder diseases such as gallstones (cholelithiasis) and inflammation of the gallbladder (cholecystitis). These Ozempic side effects can lead to gallbladder removal surgery (cholecystectomy). We are currently investigating certain Ozempic gallbladder cases as possible Ozempic drug injury lawsuits that … [Read more...]
Trulicity Double-Dose Recall in 2021 is Still a Drug Safety Issue in 2023
There was a relatively “low profile” Trulicity double-dose recall by Eli Lilly & Company back in 2021. Because there may still be thousands of double-dose Trulicity injectors in patients’ homes, we are concerned that this is an ongoing Trulicity drug safety issue. Here are seven reasons why: Some Trulicity autoinjector devices labeled as … [Read more...]
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