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In the world of antibiotics, Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim) stands as a powerful weapon against bacterial infections. It works great. This combination medication, composed of two active ingredients, has saved countless lives by combating a wide range of bacterial invaders.

However, beneath its lifesaving capabilities, Bactrim hides a potential complication – its role in contributing to yeast infections. In this comprehensive article, we delve into the mechanisms of Bactrim, the enigma of yeast infections (Candidiasis), and how the two intersect, shedding light on an often-overlooked aspect of antibiotic treatment.

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From the early 1950s to the later 1980s, the Marine Corps base at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina provided residents and employees with drinking water that was heavily contaminated with toxic chemicals.

Extensive scientific research has revealed that the poisoned water supply at Camp Lejeune had a devastating impact on the long-term health of base residents, who have suffered significantly higher rates of birth defects, cancer, and neurological conditions.

Our lawyers are not taking new clients in this litigation. The purpose of this page is to give you the latest update in the Camp Lejeune litigation and to answer what we think are some of your key questions.

PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), commonly referred to as “forever chemicals,” are highly toxic chemicals. We now know that PFAS have been contaminating the groundwater used by millions of families across the U.S. Exposure to PFAS in groundwater can cause cancer and other major health issues.

Anyone who has been seriously injured as a result of exposure to groundwater contaminated by PFAS may be able to file a civil lawsuit and get financial compensation. A growing number of these lawsuits are already being filed across the country. This page will look at the basic allegations in these water contamination lawsuits and their potential settlement value.

We are currently accepting new water contamination cases. If you developed cancer or other serious health conditions from water contaminated by PFAS, contact us today at 888-322-3010 or contact us online. 

The Bard PowerPort is an implanted port catheter device positioned just beneath the skin to facilitate easy attachment to a catheter for the intravenous administration of fluids or medications. Unfortunately, the Bard PowerPort possesses inherent design and manufacturing flaws, increasing its susceptibility to fracturing and shifting from its intended position. This defect has the potential to result in severe injuries, including internal vascular damage. 

Individuals who have suffered injuries due to a faulty Bard PowerPort device are pursuing product liability lawsuits against the manufacturer responsible for producing these implants. Our law firm is actively receiving cases from individuals who have had a Bard PowerPort catheter device implanted and subsequently experienced injuries resulting from fracture, migration, or other malfunctions of the implant. 

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Millions of women use chemical hair relaxers on a regular basis. In 2022, new scientific research revealed that chronic exposure to the chemicals in hair relaxer products can cause uterine and ovarian cancer. This new evidence prompted a wave of lawsuits against the manufacturers of hair relaxer products by women claiming that they developed cancer as a result of using these products.

Our mass tort lawyers have been at the forefront of the hair relaxer cancer lawsuits from the very beginning. We are currently accepting hair relaxer cancer cases from women across the country.

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Depakote, a brand name of the anticonvulsant medication valproate, is commonly used to treat various medical conditions, including seizures, migraine headaches, and bipolar disorder. However, there is growing concern about the use of Depakote during pregnancy and the risk of autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children.

Recent studies suggest associations between the anti-epileptic drug Depakote and adverse health effects. One study found that it increased the death risk in post-stroke epilepsy patients. Another found an association between Depakote use during pregnancy and the Autism and ADHD risk in children. In addition, individuals have filed lawsuits in France against Sanofi, the European manufacturer of Depakote.

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A new study published in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology has raised alarms about the safety of popular acne products, many of which have been found to contain high levels of benzene, a known carcinogen. The findings highlight a significant health risk associated with these products, particularly as they are frequently used by teenagers and young adults. This is the second major analysis to reveal the presence of benzene in acne creams and cleansers, and it confirms concerns initially brought up by researchers earlier this year.

The Study and its Findings

Researchers tested over 100 benzoyl peroxide (BPO) acne products sold in major retailers across six states, uncovering that about one-third of these products were contaminated with benzene. Notably, products like Proactiv and CVS-brand face wash were found to contain benzene levels that far exceed the safety limits set by the FDA. Proactiv was found to have 18 times—18 times!— the amount of benzene allowed in U.S. drugs, while a CVS-brand face wash had 13 times the acceptable level. Such findings have led to increased calls for regulatory action and lawsuits to address this potential public health hazard.