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    Informed Consent During Gynecological Surgery

    Informed consent is a central tenet of the physician-patient relationship, as well as a critical legal right owed to a patient. The preservation of a...

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    Exactech Replacements: Hip, Knee, and Ankle

    Exactech’s total joint replacement systems face higher than average failure rates. Multidistrict litigation has formed, consolidating cases from...

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    An Attorney's Guide to the FDA Recall of Eye Drops

    Recalls of several eye drop brands for non-sterility raise concerns about injuries or infection. In the case of one product, injuries and infections...

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    Pressure Ulcers in the Nursing Home Setting

    Pressure ulcers harm millions, inflicting pain and high costs. Nursing knowledge and prevention are vital, but treatment outcomes vary. A...

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    Aqueous Film-Forming Foam (AFFF) & Cancer

    Exposure to PFAS chemicals, notably PFOA and PFOS in AFFFs, has been linked to different cancers. Presently, there's a moderate correlation between...

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    Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC) & Infant Formula

    A link between cows’ milk infant formula and necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) has led to investigations and lawsuits.

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    PFAS Exposure & Cancer

    Exposure to PFAS-containing firefighting foam is now linked to cancer. This guide examines the connection and the existing litigation on the subject.

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    Acute Appendicitis in Pregnancy

    This guide will help you navigate the complexities of diagnosing Acute Appendicitis in pregnancy. From subtle symptoms to confounding factors, we...

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    3M Combat Arms Earplugs

    Millions of pairs of 3M’s Combat Arms, Version 2, earplugs were sold over the years to the United States military before their defects became known...

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    Traumatic Brain Injuries Resulting From Motor Vehicle Accidents

    Motor vehicle accidents can cause a range of brain injuries, from obvious to insidious, including tears in the long cables of nerve cells connecting...

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    An Attorney's Guide to Chemical Hair Straightening Products & Cancer

    Exploring the evolving risks of hair straightening products from Garrett Augustus Morgan's accidental discovery in 1909 to a 2022 NIH study linking...

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    Ozempic & Gastroparesis

    Ozempic® and Wegovy, treatments for type 2 diabetes, have potential links to gastrointestinal issues. Explore their impact, where efficacy and risks...

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    Camp Lejeune Water Contamination Lawsuit

    The historical context and ongoing repercussions of the Camp Lejeune Water Contamination, a significant incident dating back to 1942 when the U.S....

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    An Attorney's Guide to Postoperative Pneumonia

    Postoperative pneumonia, an acute infection of the lungs occurring in the aftermath of surgical procedures, poses a significant challenge in...

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    Attorney’s Guide to Benzene Exposure & Toxicity

    Benzene is a colorless, flammable chemical often used in manufacturing processes. It is also present in certain household substances such as...

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    Litigator’s Guide to Singulair Side Effects

    Singulair, the brand name for montelukast, is a medication used to treat allergies and asthma. The drug helps alleviate sneezing, congestion, and...

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    An Attorney’s Guide to Paraquat Toxicities

    Paraquat is one of the most commonly used chemical herbicides in the United States. First brought to market in 1962, Paraquat is favored in...

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    A Litigator’s Guide to Marginal Zone Lymphoma Treatment

    Marginal zone lymphoma (MZL) is a type of cancer originating in the lymphatic system. The lymphatic system describes the organs and tissue that...

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    Librium for Alcohol Withdrawal Treatment Litigation Guide

    Alcohol withdrawal syndrome refers to symptoms triggered by a sudden stop to heavy drinking. Individuals suffering from alcohol withdrawal will most...

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    Floppy Iris Syndrome Causes and Treatment Strategies

    Ophthalmological surgery is a delicate procedure to repair an incredibly fragile organ: the eye. Any surgical complications are extremely high risk...

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    A Litigator’s Guide to Polyurethane Foam Toxicity

    Polyester-based polyurethane (PE-PUR) foam is ubiquitous across industrial products. PE-PUR foam is largely used for its low density and sound...

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    Understanding Cauda Equina Syndrome Symptoms and Treatment

    Lower back pain is a common condition impacting millions of people. But most cases don’t qualify as a medical emergency. Severe lower back pain,...

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    A Litigator’s Guide to Community-Acquired Pneumonia Treatment

    Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) describes pneumonia transmitted outside of a hospital setting. Much like other types of acquired pneumonia, the...

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    An Attorney’s Guide to Types of Brachial Plexus Injuries

    The brachial plexus refers to a system of nerves found in the shoulder area. These nerves carry signals originating from the spinal cord to the...

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    Medtronic HeartWare Recalls: A Guide for Attorneys

    For the past year, Medtronic, a medical device company, has been receiving complaints concerning products from its HeartWare Ventricular Assist...

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    Paragard IUD Lawsuits: A Guide for Attorneys

    The Paragard IUD, on the market since the 1980s, is an intrauterine device offering long-term contraception. The device, however, has become the...

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    Elmiron Mass Tort Lawsuits: A Guide for Attorneys

    A recent study revealed that consumption of Elmiron—an interstitial cystitis (IC) drug prescribed for bladder pain—is linked to the degenerative eye...

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    Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI) Lawsuits: A Guide for Attorneys

    Proton pump inhibitors (PPI), a class of gastric acid-reducing drugs, have become the focus of a growing mass of consumer-led lawsuits. The chief...

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    Allergan Biocell Breast Implant Lawsuits: A Guide for Attorneys

    On July 24, 2019, the FDA called on pharmaceutical company, Allergan, to issue a global recall of its Biocell textured breast implants and tissue...

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    Zantac Recall Litigation Guide

    Zantac—the branded name for the drug ranitidine—was a household heartburn medication until an FDA recall revealed its hidden health risks. In 2019, a...

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    COVID-19 Airline Refund Lawsuits: Litigation Guide

    One of the many consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic has been large-scale restrictions on travel. On both the federal and state levels, citizens...

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    COVID-19 Scams and Fraud Litigation Guide

    The turbulent and unsettled times of the COVID-19 pandemic have unfortunately created an opportunity for scammers and fraudsters to take advantage of...

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    Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Class Action Litigation Guide

    Created as part of the $2 trillion CARES Act stimulus package, the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) was introduced to provide vital aid to small...

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    COVID-19 Nursing Home Litigation Guide

    Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, one of the hardest-hit groups is also one of the most vulnerable: the elderly. The dangers of community living in a...

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    COVID-19 Business Interruption Insurance Lawsuits: The Ultimate Guide

    With states declaring mandatory shutdowns during the COVID-19 pandemic, a staggering number of businesses, deemed non-essential, grinded to a halt....

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    Belviq Product Liability Litigation Guide

    On February 13, 2020, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requested that Eisai Inc., manufacturers of Belviq, voluntarily withdraw the drug from...

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    COVID-19 Workers' Compensation Litigation Guide

    The impact of the coronavirus has left over 33 million workers unemployed. But loss of income isn’t the only thing that workers have to fear these...

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