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ORTHO EVRA NEWS
ALERT
Feb 19, 2006 - The FDA conceded findings of a new study indicating women using the Ortho Evra birth-control patch have twice the risk of developing blood clots than those taking birth-control pills. After years of debate, Ortho-McNeil recently admitted that women who use the product are at an increased risk of blood clots, stroke and death. Read More
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ANTIDEPRESSANTS
INCREASE BIRTH DEFECTS
Feb 9, 2006 - A study in the NEJM noted a 6 fold increase in pulmonary hypertension in newborns whose mothers were on Prozac. This follows a September alert from the FDA that use of Paxil during pregnancy may increase the risk of birth defects. These drugs, together with Celexa and Zoloft, belong to a class of antidepressants which act to prolong the effect of the chemical serotonin.
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What should I do if I suspect medical negligence caused my child’s Erb’s
Palsy injury?
As soon as you suspect that negligence may be the cause of the birth injury in
your baby, you should
contact an experienced Oshman & Mirisola, LLP birth injury attorney. It is
necessary to gather facts and evidence early. There is a statute of limitations
for filing medical malpractice claims, so do not delay.