Across the United States, cold season typically runs from September through early April. Colder weather, drier air and more time spent indoors around other people can cause colds and influenza to spread easily. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that seniors get flu shots as early as October.
You may have heard reports most recently and over the last few years across various news outlets about the drug Risperdal®, and the side effects it has caused, in addition to the alleged off-label marketing that has been used by the manufacturer of this drug.
Risperdal® has been prescribed to treat mental illnesses, such as bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and other psychiatric conditions. However, the drug manufacturers have allegedly used off-label marketing tactics for Risperdal® to treat conditions such as ADHD and depression, among other conditions. [Read more…]
Any time your physician decides to put you on a new medical treatment, it can be stressful. We trust our doctors and the companies manufacturing the latest medical advances, but how can you be sure about whether a treatment is safe?
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Over the past several decades, pharmaceuticals have raised the average life expectancy and improved the quality of life for millions of people suffering from illnesses. Unfortunately, pharmaceutical companies sometimes sacrifice the health and safety of their customers in exchange for higher profits. Here are a few reasons you should hire a lawyer and pursue legal action against a reckless pharmaceutical company:
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