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Nursing Home Outbreak Kills 8, Infects Dozens
MedTruth Editors · November 23, 2021
In a COVID outbreak at a nursing home in Connecticut, only three residents avoided infection.
NewsSupreme Court Throws Out Opioid Verdict
MedTruth Editors · November 18, 2021
The case accused Johnson & Johnson of creating a public nuisance with their opioid marketing that contributed to the opioid crisis
Legal DevelopmentsJ&J Allegedly Delaying Talc Trial in Mississippi
MedTruth Editors · November 17, 2021
Mississippi's Attorney General urged the Supreme Court to reject J&J's petition to delay the state’s seven-year talcum powder lawsuit.
Legal DevelopmentsProblematic KY Nursing Homes Profited From Pandemic Relief
MedTruth Editors · November 16, 2021
In Kentucky, some nursing homes profited from the pandemic even as their level of care decreased.
NewsGiant Eagle Resolves Ohio Opioid Suit During Trial
MedTruth Editors · November 12, 2021
The company agreed to settle lawsuits that accuse it of contributing to the opioid crisis in communities throughout Ohio.
Legal DevelopmentsDefendants Move For Paraquat MDL Dismissals
MedTruth Editors · November 11, 2021
Corporations Syngenta and Chevron USA are attempting to weed out invalid claims from the MDL.
Legal DevelopmentsOK Legislature Considers Revising Strict Opioid Law
MedTruth Editors · November 9, 2021
Oklahoma may roll back a Senate Bill that limits initial opioid prescription terms.
Laws + CongressPhilips Faces Class Action Suit Over Recalled Sleep Apnea Device
MedTruth Editors · November 8, 2021
Philips' CPAP machine was recalled in June over concerns that users could be exposed to polyester foam.
Legal DevelopmentsFDA Greenlights the First E-Cigarette Products for Sale
MedTruth Editors · November 5, 2021
The FDA has has authorized the first e-cigarette on the market, and it's not JUUL.
FDA RegulationElmiron Science Day Educates Judicial Officers
MedTruth Editors · November 4, 2021
Judicial officers were briefed on the mechanisms of Elmiron’s interaction with patients and the effects of long-term exposure linked to vision damage.
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Judge Approves Investor Roundup Lawsuit Against Bayer
MedTruth Editors · November 3, 2021
Bayer failed to disclose the financial risks associated with the company’s 2018 acquisition of the Monsanto Corporation to its shareholders.
Legal DevelopmentsCOVID Burnout Takes a Toll on Social Workers
MedTruth Editors · November 2, 2021
Social workers dealing with opioid overdoses face an extra source of stress coming from the ongoing pandemic.
Health FeaturesEPA Launches Pesticide Investigation Councils
MedTruth Editors · November 1, 2021
The OCSPP Science Policy Council will monitor issues that arise within the pollution, toxics and pesticide sectors.
NewsPharmacies Accuse Gilead of Impeding Generic Drug Release
MedTruth Editors · October 27, 2021
CVS and Rite Aid are suing Gilead for suppressing the release of generic HIV drugs.
Legal DevelopmentsPatients Continue to Use Opioids 3 Months After Procedures
MedTruth Editors · October 26, 2021
A study found that 21% of patients continued to refill their opioid prescription three months to a year following their procedure.
Research + FindingsOhio Nursing Home Surveillance Law Introduced
MedTruth Editors · October 25, 2021
The proposed law would allow surveillance instruments in nursing homes for patient protection.
Laws + CongressJ&J Wins Third Post-Pandemic Talc Powder Ovarian Cancer Trial
MedTruth Editors · October 22, 2021
This marks J&J’s third ovarian cancer talc trial win since cases were resumed after pandemic lockdowns.
Legal DevelopmentsBranded Zantac Makers Can’t Escape Class-Action, Judge Rules
MedTruth Editors · October 21, 2021
Zantac manufacturers are facing lawsuits filed by individuals who claim the drug causes cancer.
Legal DevelopmentsThe 510(k) Approval Process: A Guide
MedTruth Editors · October 19, 2021
Manufacturers can use the 510(k) process as long as their new medical device is appropriately similar to a device that has already been approved.
FDA RegulationPharmacy Employees Warned About Opioids
MedTruth Editors · October 18, 2021
Employees of major pharmacies may have tried to alert their superiors of suspicious opioid prescriptions.
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Army Vet Awarded $8 Million in Combat Earplug Trial
MedTruth Editors · October 15, 2021
3M has lost its 3rd combat earplug trial and owes Army veteran Brandon Atkins over $8 million for his hearing issues.
Legal DevelopmentsCVS Executive Speaks Out in Opioid Trial
MedTruth Editors · October 14, 2021
Pharmacies have countered that they have robust opioid monitoring systems to prevent abuse by illegitimate prescriptions.
Legal DevelopmentsHow Many Types of PFAS Exist?
MedTruth Editors · October 12, 2021
While PFOA and PFOS have been well documented as harmful, many companies are switching to a new PFAS chemical: GenX.
Health FeaturesU.S. Nursing Homes Accused of Overprescribing Antipsychotic Medication
MedTruth Editors · October 8, 2021
Many nursing homes are falsely diagnosing their residents with schizophrenia.
NewsVaccine Adverse Event Reporting System: A Guide
MedTruth Editors · October 7, 2021
By understanding the benefits and limitations of VAERS, consumers can advocate for their health in a more informed way.
FDA RegulationPFAS Lawsuits Centered in Georgia Have National Implications
MedTruth Editors · October 6, 2021
Last week, a federal judge in Georgia issued a ruling on one of the cases that could affect PFAS litigation throughout the nation.
Legal DevelopmentsJ&J Cleared in PA Talc Trial
MedTruth Editors · October 5, 2021
A jury acquitted Johnson & Johnson of civil liability for one woman’s ovarian cancer.
Legal DevelopmentsChronically-Ill Roundup Plaintiff Struggles to Testify
MedTruth Editors · October 1, 2021
A woman who suffers from significant memory loss struggled to answer questions posed by a Monsanto attorney in a Roundup trial.
Legal DevelopmentsJudge Prevents Injunction Against J&J Asset Splitting
MedTruth Editors · September 30, 2021
The plaintiffs argue that this financial maneuver would unlawfully shield Johnson & Johnson from any liability the company may owe for its talcum powder’s connection to ovarian cancer.
Legal DevelopmentsDates Set for First Zantac Trials in the Nation
MedTruth Editors · September 29, 2021
The first Zantac cancer case has been scheduled for 2022.
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Florida Compounding Pharmacy Punished by Federal Court
MedTruth Editors · September 28, 2021
The U.S. federal court has placed a permanent injunction prohibiting a Florida-based pharmaceutical company from producing or distributing any drugs.
FDA RegulationPremarket Approval Process: An Overview
MedTruth Editors · September 27, 2021
The Premarket Approval process reviews a device's medical effectiveness and design safety.
Health FeaturesJ&J Returns to Court In “Ground Zero” For Ovarian Cancer Lawsuits
MedTruth Editors · September 24, 2021
The first J&J talcum powder trial since before the pandemic has begun in Missouri over ovarian cancer claims.
Legal DevelopmentsLouisiana Department of Health Shuts Down Nursing Homes
MedTruth Editors · September 23, 2021
Nursing home residents were evacuated to a warehouse to shelter from Hurricane Ida in conditions deemed squalid.
NewsParaquat Claims Could Cost Syngenta & Chevron Billions
MedTruth Editors · September 22, 2021
Legal experts involved in paraquat litigation estimate that there may eventually be tens of thousands of cases.
Legal DevelopmentsFDA Spares JUUL From Market Dismissal
MedTruth Editors · September 21, 2021
The FDA's judgment on JUUL is in the final stages of review.
FDA RegulationSackler Family To Receive Broad Immunity in Purdue Settlement
MedTruth Editors · September 17, 2021
With the approval, the Sacklers will pay $4.5 billion from the family’s personal fortune over nine years and will relinquish control of the company to a government-run entity.
Legal DevelopmentsFDA Public Workshop To Standardize Opioid Education
MedTruth Editors · September 15, 2021
The FDA will conduct a workshop to review the education that opioid prescribers receive in an attempt to reduce the recreational use of opioids.
FDA RegulationMaine To Ban Products With PFAS Chemicals
MedTruth Editors · September 13, 2021
Maine’s law will forbid the sale of products with PFAS chemicals.
News$26 Billion Opioid Settlement Rejected By Five States
MedTruth Editors · September 10, 2021
Five states have rejected a deal with opioid drug distributors, and a few more states may follow suit.
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Newly-Released Internal EPA Report Links Glyphosate to Cancer
MedTruth Editors · September 8, 2021
An internal EPA document from 2016 suggested that several studies reported elevated risks of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma associated with glyphosate exposure.
NewsStudy Finds Children Receiving High-Risk Opioid Prescriptions
MedTruth Editors · September 7, 2021
Researchers analyzed roughly four million opioid prescriptions dispensed to kids, teenagers, and young adults under age 21.
Research + FindingsFirst Bard Hernia Mesh Bellwether Trial Underway
MedTruth Editors · September 3, 2021
Over 13,000 lawsuits have been filed against C.R. Bard over defective hernia mesh claims.
Legal DevelopmentsJ&J Hit With $26.5 Million Talc Verdict
MedTruth Editors · September 2, 2021
Christina Prudencio's lawyer claimed her terminal mesothelioma was rooted in Johnson & Johnson ignoring decades of proof that their talcum products were unsafe.
Legal DevelopmentsJ&J Concealed Talc Risks To Preserve Brand Image, Philly Jury Told
MedTruth Editors · September 1, 2021
The plaintiff in a Philadelphia trial claimed J&J was aware that its baby powder was associated with cancer risk but withheld that information for decades in order to protect its brand image.
NewsBoston Scientific Recalls Pacemakers
MedTruth Editors · August 31, 2021
Boston Scientific has recalled a line of pacemakers in a Class I recall, which is issued for products which could cause serious injury or death.
NewsBayer Petitions Supreme Court To Review 2nd Roundup Trial
MedTruth Editors · August 30, 2021
Bayer filed a petition to reverse a verdict that awarded a Roundup user $80 million in damages.
Legal DevelopmentsEPA Bans Chlorpyrifos, Citing Neurological Concerns
MedTruth Editors · August 26, 2021
The EPA has banned chlorpyrifos, a pesticide used on crops since 1965.
NewsBankruptcy Judge To Consider $4 Billion Purdue Pharma Opioid Settlement
MedTruth Editors · August 25, 2021
Under the proposed bankruptcy plan, Purdue Pharma would be reorganized into a new entity.
Legal DevelopmentsGeorgia Ranked 49th in Nursing Home Inspection Rates
MedTruth Editors · August 24, 2021
Georgia regulator have failed to check on the safety and quality of nursing homes in the state.
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North Georgia Healthcare Center Settles Whistleblower Lawsuit
MedTruth Editors · August 19, 2021
The healthcare center agreed to pay the federal government $130,000 to settle a whistleblower lawsuit filed by a former employee.
Legal DevelopmentsZantac MDL Judge Reduces Relevant Defendants
MedTruth Editors · August 17, 2021
Judge Rosenberg determined that the lawsuits against the generic manufacturer are preempted since the law does not allow the generics to be labeled differently.
Legal DevelopmentsWashington State Executes Disciplinary Action on Long-Term Care Workers
MedTruth Editors · August 12, 2021
The Washington State Department of Health published a news release detailing the revocation, suspension, and decertification of a number of health care professionals.
NewsCalifornia Court Upholds J&J Talc Verdict
MedTruth Editors · August 10, 2021
On August 5, a California court rejected Johnson & Johnson’s appeal to exclude the testimony of an expert who found asbestos in talcum powder.
Legal DevelopmentsEPA Renews Paraquat Approval
MedTruth Editors · August 5, 2021
In the press statement confirming their decision to renew paraquat’s approval, the EPA included a number of new limitations on the way paraquat could be applied.
NewsTalc Lawsuit Accuses J&J of Targeting Black Women
MedTruth Editors · August 3, 2021
Attorneys claim Johnson & Johnson intentionally targeted black women with their baby powder advertisements.
NewsTexas Veterans Homes Called “Deadliest Places To Be”
MedTruth Editors · July 29, 2021
Texas veterans homes were some of the worst places to be in terms of COVID-19 infections and deaths.
NewsDrug Makers Agree to $26 Billion Nationwide Settlement To Resolve Opioid Suits
MedTruth Editors · July 26, 2021
Three drug distributors will pay $26 billion to resolve thousands of lawsuits filed over the opioid epidemic.
Legal DevelopmentsScottish Vaginal Mesh Victims Sent to the U.S.
MedTruth Editors · July 22, 2021
Scotland has agreed to pay for Scottish women implanted with vaginal mesh to travel to the United States and undergo treatment from a specialist.
Women's HealthJuul Settles Youth Vaping Marketing Lawsuit For $40 Million
MedTruth Editors · July 20, 2021
Juul Labs and North Carolina have reached a settlement in a lawsuit claiming Juul promoted vaping to youths.
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Pelvic Mesh Lawsuit Amendment Struck Down by Penn. Court
MedTruth Editors · July 14, 2021
Judge Wiegand has rejected the amended complaint of Susan and Carl Antonucci in an ongoing lawsuit regarding Boston Scientific’s pelvic mesh products.
Legal Developments15 States Sign on to Opioid Settlement
MedTruth Editors · July 12, 2021
Fifteen states have chosen to accept Purdue Pharmaceutical's $4.5 billion opioid settlement offer.
NewsSupreme Court Allows Johnson & Johnson's $2 Billion Baby Powder Cancer Verdict
MedTruth Editors · June 7, 2021
The Supreme Court has allowed a $2.1 billion baby powder cancer verdict against Johnson & Johnson to stand.
NewsJohnson & Johnson Pelvic Mesh Lawsuit Moves Forward Despite Lack of Details
Carah Wertheimer · May 14, 2021
A judge has decided that Theresa Drumheller does not need to provide more details about her pelvic mesh for the lawsuit to proceed.
Legal DevelopmentsNearly 70 Paraquat Lawsuits Filed, Allege Toxic Herbicide Causes Parkinson's Disease
James Parker · May 10, 2021
In early April, two plaintiffs filed a request for multidistrict litigation against paraquat manufacturers, including Syngenta.
Legal DevelopmentsJury Awards $7 Million to Three Veterans for Military Earplugs Hearing Loss
Carah Wertheimer · May 5, 2021
A federal jury has awarded $7.1 million to three army veterans who alleged that defective 3M military earplugs caused their permanent hearing damage.
Legal DevelopmentsCOVID-19 Nursing Home Outbreaks Spark Research Into Quality Concerns
Carah Wertheimer · April 30, 2021
The spread of COVID-19 in nursing homes has led to increased concerns about nursing home quality among researchers.
Research + FindingsNew York Restores Right to Sue Nursing Homes for COVID-19 Injuries and Deaths
MedTruth Editors · April 21, 2021
Governor Cuomo signed a bill repealing a New York law that protects health care facilities and professionals from COVID-19 related lawsuits.
Legal DevelopmentsCongress Responds to Baby Food Worries, New Bill Limits Toxic Heavy Metals
Carah Wertheimer · April 16, 2021
Lawmakers have introduced legislation limiting toxic heavy metals in baby foods.
Laws + CongressBellwether Trials: What You Need to Know
James Parker · April 8, 2021
MedTruth's guide to bellwether trials, including their importance and notable examples.
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Two Brands of Mesh Linked to Greater Risk of Breast Surgery Complications
Carah Wertheimer · April 7, 2021
According to the FDA, two brands of surgical mesh used in breast reconstruction surgery may be linked to a higher risk of complications.
Women's HealthNew Free and Expanded Access to Your Medical Records Starts This Month
Carah Wertheimer · April 2, 2021
The law requires all health care organizations to create online portals where patients can access
NewsNursing Home Ratings Meaningless, New York Times Investigation Finds
Carah Wertheimer · April 1, 2021
A recent New York Times investigation of the nation’s popular five-star nursing home rating system found that the system is “broken,” offering at best a “distorted” picture of nursing home quality.
Research + FindingsMulti-Million Dollar Transvaginal Mesh Settlement with 47 States
MedTruth Editors · March 31, 2021
Boston Scientific has agreed to settle transvaginal mesh claims from 47 states and the District of Columbia for $188.7 million. Last week’s settlement concludes a series of lawsuits accusing Boston Scientific of violating consumer protection laws by misrepresenting the safety and effectiveness of their transvaginal mesh products.
Legal DevelopmentsBaby Food Companies Sued for Toxic Heavy Metal Contamination
James Parker · March 23, 2021
A group of parents has requested that the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation consolidate their cases in federal district court.
Legal DevelopmentsNew Guide Teaches Consumers How to Verify FDA Approved Medical Products
MedTruth Editors · March 18, 2021
Following an increase in fake “FDA Registration Certificates,” the FDA published an online consumer guide to medical device approval.
FDA RegulationParagard Video Ad Fails to Mention Risks, FDA Warns Manufacturer
Carah Wertheimer · March 12, 2021
The FDA has warned Paragard IUD manufacturer CooperSurgical for running ads that fail to disclose Paragard’s safety risks.
Women's HealthFDA Acts to Protect Consumers from Fake "FDA Certified" Health Care Products
James Parker · March 9, 2021
The FDA sent letters to 25 printing firms to stop producing fake “FDA registration certificates.”
FDA RegulationMedical Research Peer Review Process: What You Need to Know
MedTruth Editors · March 5, 2021
The medical peer review process is a crucial aspect of research. Biases and limitations of the process may lead to misleading or inaccurate studies.
Research + FindingsElmiron Vision Problems May Start Years After Stopping the Drug
Risa Kerslake · March 3, 2021
This is the first report of “delayed onset” pigmentary maculopathy in which symptoms first appeared years after the patient stopped taking the drug.
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Breast Implant Dangers: Arizona Bill Would Improve Patient Information
MedTruth Editors · February 25, 2021
A bill intended to increase patient awareness of the dangers of breast implants was preliminarily approved in January.
Women's HealthClass Action Lawsuits: What You Need to Know
James Parker · February 24, 2021
MedTruth's guide to class action lawsuits, from the basics to how the process works.
Legal DevelopmentsMultidistrict Litigation: What You Need to Know
MedTruth Editors · February 5, 2021
A guide to multidistrict litigation, from the basics to the reasoning behind consolidating lawsuits.
Legal DevelopmentsUp to $4 Billion Earmarked for PFAS Lawsuits
Kristen Fischer · February 3, 2021
Three companies have made a $4 billion deal to settle potential lawsuits related to toxic PFAS.
Legal DevelopmentsJohnson and Johnson Talcum Powder Lawsuits: Recent Developments
Guest Contributor · January 29, 2021
An update on lawsuits claiming J&J's talcum powder causes ovarian cancer.
Legal DevelopmentsParagard IUD Lawsuits Transferred to Female Judge in Georgia
Carah Wertheimer · January 26, 2021
Paragard copper IUD lawsuits filed by women from 23 states were grouped together and transferred to federal court in Atlanta late last year.
Legal DevelopmentsCOVID-19 Nursing Home Lawsuit Protections: Early 2021 State Updates
James Parker · January 22, 2021
A roundup of updates on COVID-19 nursing home lawsuits.
Legal DevelopmentsOfficials Seize 42 Shipments of Fake Vapes from China
Kristen Fischer · January 20, 2021
Government officials seized 42 shipments of counterfeit e-cigarettes, including Puff Bar knockoffs.
FDA RegulationBreast Implant Illness: Groundbreaking Summit Informs and Educates
Lauren Styx · January 15, 2021
The Breast Implant Health Summit, first-of-its-kind educational forum for health care practitioners, provides a roundup of information and resources on breast implant illness.
Health FeaturesElmiron Lawsuits Transferred to New Jersey
Carah Wertheimer · January 13, 2021
Elmiron bladder medication lawsuits alleging vision damage are being transferred to a single New Jersey federal court.
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Fibroid Removal Safety Recommendations Updated by FDA
Carah Wertheimer · January 7, 2021
The FDA has finalized safety recommendations for the use of power morcellators in surgeries to remove fibroids.
FDA RegulationCommon Medications May Increase Risk of Alzheimer's Dementia
Risa Kerslake · December 22, 2020
A new study suggests common drugs such as Advil, Benadryl, Tylenol and Sominex may increase risk of cognitive decline and Alzheimer's disease.
Research + FindingsAsbestos Found in Cosmetics: How to Stay Safe
Julia Travers · December 14, 2020
Research by the Environmental Working Group found asbestos in three out of 21 talc-based powdered cosmetics tested recently.
NewsParagard IUD Lawsuits Best Handled by Female Judge, Attorney Says
Carah Wertheimer · December 8, 2020
A personal injury lawyer representing Paragard IUD clients suggested a female judge be assigned a pending Paragard class action lawsuit.
Women's HealthElmiron Class Action Lawsuit Blocked by Pennsylvania Judge
Carah Wertheimer · December 4, 2020
A request from Elmiron manufacturer to stop a proposed national class action lawsuit from proceeding has been granted.
Legal DevelopmentsSenators Demand Answers From FDA on Imported Drug Safety
MedTruth Editors · November 24, 2020
Senators Elizabeth Warren and Tina Smith have voiced concerns around reductions in FDA oversight of foreign drug manufacturing facilities.
FDA Regulation$2.1 Billion Talcum Powder Cancer Verdict Stands, J&J Appealing to Supreme Court
James Parker · November 12, 2020
Johnson & Johnson intends to appeal a record $2.1 billion talc verdict after striking out in the Missouri Supreme Court.
Legal DevelopmentsThe Hidden Toll of Breast Implant Illness on Transgender Women
Lauren Styx · November 10, 2020
MedTruth spoke with transgender health experts and members of the trans community, specifically trans women of color, to paint a more inclusive picture of the adverse effects of breast implants.
Patient StoriesNSAIDs Can Increase Risk of Pregnancy Complications, FDA Warns
Nicole Knight · October 28, 2020
A new warning for pregnant people will appear on prescription and over-the-counter NSAIDs.
FDA RegulationFDA Warns Against Dental Amalgams for Groups Sensitive to Mercury
James Parker · October 26, 2020
Certain individuals are instructed to avoid getting “silver” fillings due to mercury exposure concerns.
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