Thousands of Women Sue Over Surgical Mesh

Thousands of women sue over surgical mesh

Filed under: Drug Use Austin

While many women benefit greatly from the mesh surgery, the Food and Drug Administration has warned some can suffer complications, and many women have sued, claiming manufacturers should have warned of potential harm. But some doctors have said the FDA …
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Lance Armstrong Gets USADA Deadline Extended, Sued By SCA Promotions

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AUSTIN, Texas — Lance Armstrong on Wednesday was given more time to think about whether he wants to cooperate with the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency. Separately, he learned that he's about to be sued. USADA, the agency that investigated the cyclist's …
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Miami makes Blake James full-time athletic director

Filed under: Drug Use Austin

UM has found itself in more hot water recently with reports connecting baseball strength and conditioning coach Jimmy Goins to a Miami clinic that provided performance-enhancing drugs to athletes. Former UM baseball players Ryan Braun, Yasmani Grandal …
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Adverse Events Underreported, FDA Says

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In a separate presentation, Scott Bass, Esq., Sidley Austin LLP, gave the basics of AERs including when to submit, how long to maintain record and what constitutes a "serious AER." Anthony L. Young, Kleinfeld, Kaplan and Becker LLP, followed, saying …
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