Tag: Fosamax
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Third Boles vs. Merck Fosamax Trial In September 2012 Involves Only The Damages Amount Aspect
Brief History Of This ONJ / Jaw Lawsuit: First, Mistrial; Second, Jury Verdict For Plaintiff But Award Reduced By Judge (Posted by Tom Lamb at DrugInjuryWatch.com) ______________________________________________________________________________ UPDATE: We have been informed that there will not be a…
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Use Of Oral Bisphosphonates Such As Boniva And Fosamax Associated With Inflammatory Eye Diseases
Greater Risk For Uveitis, Scleritis, And Other Ocular Side Effects According To Two Recent Medical Journal Articles (Posted by Tom Lamb at DrugInjuryWatch.com) Fosamax, Boniva, and other osteoporosis medications in the bisphosphonates drug class…
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Fosamax Femur Fractures: Many Impending Cases Go Unrecognized By Doctors And Radiologists Due To Subtle Characteristics
New 2012 Medical Journal Article By North Carolina Orthopedic Surgeon Presents Series Of Femoral Stress Fractures In Patients Using Fosamax Or Other Bisphosphonates (Posted by Tom Lamb at DrugInjuryWatch.com) William G. Ward, M.D. —…
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New Australian Study Supports An Apparent Association Between Long-Term Fosamax Use And Certain Types Of Femur Fractures
Researchers Find Increased Number Of Low-Energy Subtrochanteric Fractures For A Period Ten Years After Introduction Of Fosamax In That Country (Posted by Tom Lamb at DrugInjuryWatch.com) At the Orthopaedic Proceedings section of the Journal…
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Risk Of Femur Fractures From Osteoporosis Drugs Fosamax, Boniva, Actonel, And Reclast Related To Number Of Years Used
Using These Bisphosphonates More Than Three (3) To Five (5) Years May Not Only Increase Side Effect Risk But There May Be No Benefit To Most Patients (Posted by Tom Lamb at DrugInjuryWatch.com) In…
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April 2012 Fosamax Trial Jury Verdict For Sessner v. Merck Case Expected Soon In New Jersey
Closing Arguments Focus On Medical Issue Of Whether Or Not Fosamax Causes Osteonecrosis Of The Jaw (ONJ) (Posted by Tom Lamb at DrugInjuryWatch.com) ______________________________________________________________________________ UPDATE: Defense Verdict For Merck Ques #1: Did Mrs. Sessner…
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Fosamax – ONJ Litigation: Sessner v. Merck Trial In New Jersey State Court: Plaintiff’s Opening Statement
Jury Is Told Numerous Times By Her Attorney That Fosamax Did Nothing For Sessner, It Only Did Something To Her (Posted by Tom Lamb at DrugInjuryWatch.com) During his March 5, 2012 opening statement the…
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Women Who Use Bisphosphonates Like Fosamax And Boniva Have Increased Risk Of Femur Fracture / Thigh Bone Breaks
December 2011: Some Recent Medical Studies About These Bisphosphonate-Related Subtorchanteric Or Atypical Femoral Fractures (Posted by Tom Lamb at DrugInjuryWatch.com) Here are some recent reports about medical studies concerning the association, or link, between bisphosphonate drugs…
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How One Might Determine Whether The Femur Fracture Is Related To A Bisphosphonate Such As Fosamax
Medical Clues Include Prior Symptoms, Location Of Thigh Bone Break, And Specific Radiology Findings (Posted by Tom Lamb at DrugInjuryWatch.com) For this medical primer about femur fractures which might be associated with Fosamax as…
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September 2011: Two FDA Advisory Committees Will Discuss The Safety Of Long-Term Use Of Fosamax, Boniva, And Actonel
Osteonecrosis Of The Jaw, Or Jawbone Death, And Atypical Femur Fractures, Or Low-Stress Thigh Bone Breaks, Are The Primary Drug-Safety Issues (Posted by Tom Lamb at DrugInjuryWatch.com) ______________________________________________________________________________ UPDATE: Warner, Merck Bone Drugs Need…