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Fixodent or Poligrip user? Watch out

Dangers of Polygrip and Fixodent - Personal Injury AttorneyDid you know that your dental adhesive could be the source of many medical problems? In America more than 30 lawsuits have been filed in the multidistrict litigation against GlaxoSmithKline, the manufacturers of the Fixodent and Super PoliGrip brands. These cases were filed on behalf of individuals suffering from neuropathy and serious injuries from denture cream poisoning.

Denture Creams and Its Side Effects

Denture cream is a kind of adhesive that helps secure false teeth to the mouth comfortably for a few hours, depending upon the user and his activities. The infamous zinc content in the cream is Fixodent and Poligrip, which act as bonding agents. At the same time, the excessive use of zinc can lead to copper depletion in the body and subsequently cause many other neurological symptoms such as tingling of hands and numbness. Consumers of these creams have experienced neuropathy and other physical problems. Common symptoms that have been noticed are: 

 

Dog Bites are Personal Injury

Montana Personal Injury AttorneyDogs are considered man’s best friend. However, some dogs are unpredictable, can become aggressive and bite you for no apparent reason. Almost five million people suffer because of dog bites every year in the US. Many of these are due to the negligence of dog owners. Fortunately, a dog bite is regarded as personal injury as per the law in various states and is a liability for the owner.  If you have been bitten, you should contact a Montana personal injury attorney.

What Immediate Actions to Take in Case of a Dog Bite

An important fact about dog bites is that it is not limited to permanent disfigurement or injury. It can also lead to emotional trauma.
Immediate Actions:

  • If the dog’s mouth is foaming, it is probably suffering from rabies. See a physician at the earliest.
  • If possible, try to know the breed of the dog. It helps the physician assess the extent of the injury.
 

Yaz/Yasmin: Birth Control Pill Can Cause Death

Dangers of Yaz and Yasmin - Personal Injury AttorneyYaz and Yasmin are top selling oral contraceptive pills in the US. Manufactured by Bayer HeathCare Pharmaceuticals, Inc, Yasmin was approved by the FDA in May 2001. Apart from ethinyl estradiol, Yasmin contains drospirenone, which is widely used in birth control pills. Drospirenone is a new progestin, which also treats premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) and moderate acne in women. It is not used in any other contraceptive pill that has been approved by the FDA.

Yasmin prevents the ovary from ovulating, releasing eggs into the fallopian tube. The pill prevents male hormones from coming into contact with an egg by making the cervical mucus thicker, which makes it very difficult for the sperm to enter the uterus. Moreover, the lining of the uterus is altered to make the wall less receptive to a fertilized egg.

The main difference between Yaz and Yasmin lies in the amount of estrogen contained vis-à-vis the level of progestins, specifically desogestrel. Yasmin contains a larger quantity of ethinyl estradiol (estrogen) at 30 mcg, while Yaz contains only 20 mcg of estrogen. Yaz was approved in 2006 and touched a sales mark of $616 million by 2007. In 2008, the combined sales of both these pills reached approximately $1.8 billion.

   

Things Drivers Should Know About Motorcycles on the Road

Montana Motorcycle Accident AttorneyThere are certain prejudices against motorcyclists in society whenever an accident occurs. There are more cars, buses and trucks than motorcycles on the roads today, and the number is increasing. There are rider training programs, operator licensing programs and public information campaigns. Still, people need to know more about motorcycle drivers and their safety. People drive under a lot of stress these days. Then there are those who drive under the influence of drugs or alcohol, increasing potential risk to all on the road.

Things car/truck drivers should know about motorcyclists:

There were around 5,154 motorcycle deaths in 2007, the highest since 1975. The motorcycle fatalities represent 13% of all deaths in the US. The Motorcycle Safety Foundation has listed some guidelines which other drivers should be aware of:

  • Car/Truck owners should look for motorcycles at intersections - the point where most accidents happen.
  • Motorcycles might appear farther than their original distance from the car/truck - this is because it is smaller in size.
  • Be careful while changing lanes or when you are at an intersection. It is also very difficult to track the speed of a motorcycle, mainly because of its size.
 

Motorcycles: Safety First

Montana Motorcycle Accident AttorneyThere are certain prejudices against motorcyclists in society whenever an accident occurs. There are more cars, buses and trucks than motorcycles on the roads today, and the number is increasing. There are rider training programs, operator licensing programs and public information campaigns. Still, people need to know more about motorcycle drivers and their safety. People drive under a lot of stress these days. Then there are those who drive under the influence of drugs or alcohol, increasing potential risk to all on the road.

Things car/truck drivers should know about motorcyclists:

There were around 5,154 motorcycle deaths in 2007, the highest since 1975. The motorcycle fatalities represent 13% of all deaths in the US. The Motorcycle Safety Foundation has listed some guidelines which other drivers should be aware of:

   

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