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Simmons Hanly Conroy’s support blog is a place for clients and families to find news, education, and inspirational stories about the following areas of litigation: mesothelioma and asbestos, dangerous drugs and devices, consumer protection and mass torts, personal injury and environmental litigation.
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6 Lipitor Side Effects You May Not Be Aware Of
Like many pharmaceutical drugs, Lipitor can cause problems as serious as those it is solving. Lipitor is prescribed to lower ‘bad’ (LDL) cholesterol and triglycerides as well as to raise ‘good’ (HDL)… Read More
Famous Mesothelioma Deaths: Warren Zevon
Born in January 1947, rock singer Warren Zevon was best known for his sardonic wit and dark humored songs. This famously outlandish star died from mesothelioma, a lung cancer from asbestos exposure.… Read More
Pradaxa Manufacturer Pays $650 Million in a Comprehensive Settlement
Earlier this year, Boehringer Ingelheim, the manufacturer of Pradaxa (dabigatran), agreed to pay $650 million in a comprehensive settlement related to lawsuits issued by users of the drug. Reports of death, bleeding… Read More
FDA Advises Drugmakers to Conduct Further Studies on Testosterone Heart Risk
An advisory panel to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently voted 20-1 that further assessment of the health risks of testosterone therapy is needed among drugmakers. Among the panel, 16… Read More
Risperdal, Weight Gain and Gynecomastia: The Connection
Risperdal is currently used to treat severe psychiatric disorders despite escalating reports of unhealthy weight gain and gynecomastia. Due to the drug’s success and its lack of proper warning, though, doctors continue to… Read More
Join the ADAO Mesothelioma Warrior Virtual Team
Not everyone who supports mesothelioma awareness may be able to attend Miles for Meso on Sept. 27. The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) provides a solution to this with its ADAO Mesothelioma… Read More
Participate in Mesothelioma Awareness Day This Year
Mesothelioma Awareness Day, which takes place on Sept. 26, is fast approaching. If you’re thinking about getting involved this year, now is the time. National Mesothelioma Awareness Day is a day dedicated… Read More
5 Gynecomastia Facts You May Not Know
Gynecomastia is a condition that has been linked to the use of Risperdal among adolescent boys. It involves the enlargement of male breasts as well as the secretion of milk. Male breasts… Read More
Upcoming Mesothelioma Events You Don’t Want to Miss
Mesothelioma Awareness Day, September 26, was founded in 2004 to bring recognition to mesothelioma, the rare cancer linked with asbestos exposure. Accordingly, organizations that are dedicated to researching, treating, and curing mesothelioma… Read More
Financial Aid Expanded for Traveling Meso Patients
New Program Expands Financial Assistance for Travel Expenses of Mesothelioma Patients The Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation has increased the opportunities for travel expense reimbursement. Their Travel Grant program will now provide financial assistance… Read More
