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An increasing number of women who have taken Yaz and Yasmin birth control pills have suffered from serious, and sometimes fatal, side effects. The two birth control medications are nearly identical, and have been marketed without adequate warning to their potentially deadly side effects. Yaz, a daily contraceptive pill, is sold by Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals, Inc., and was approved by the Federal Drug Administration in March of 2006. Six months later, it was approved to treat premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), which is a serious emotional and physical ailment. It was also approved to treat acne for women who wanted birth control.

However, Bayer failed to properly warn the public and patients of the serious side effects of the drug. Yaz and Yasmin both contain drospirenone, a progestin that adds a potentially dangerous outcome for those who take the drug regularly. Drospirenone can cause severe heart problems by increasing blood potassium levels. Patients have also suffered from strokes, cardiac arrhythmias, and gallbladder disease. Some women have even died from health problems resulting from Yaz and Yasmin.

Many women across the country have filed lawsuits against Bayer, and it is becoming apparent that the drug maker misled the public about Yaz. These lawsuits are holding Bayer accountable for failing to test and research Yaz birth control before marketing the product, failing to recall the drug once it became apparent that it was dangerous, and for vehemently marketing the drug without properly warning of potential side effects.

If you or a loved one is suffering from the serious health problems associated with Yaz and Yasmin, you are entitled to receive full compensation for your medical expenses, economic losses, and other damages you have received. The Yaz/Yasmin attorneys at the Christensen Law Firm have the legal expertise and knowledge necessary to properly represent you in the court of law. We will diligently pursue justice in your case, and work to ensure you receive the settlement you deserve. For a free consultation with the best Utah injury attorney, call the Christensen Law Firm at 801.506.0800.

A recent article from the American Association of Justice brings to light an important legal issue pertaining to our nation’s finest: the men and women of the military. Marine Sgt. Carmelo Rodriguez served in the military for a decade before he lost his life, not from enemy fire, but from medical malpractice. When Mr. Rodriguez enlisted in the Marine Corps, he received a routine medical exam in which the doctor diagnosed a blotch on his body as melanoma. However, the doctor did not tell him and the military did not follow up on the diagnosis. The melanoma grew over the subsequent eight years and Mr. Rodriguez had it examined once again while he was serving in Iraq. The doctor there told him the blotch was a wart that he should have checked when he returned to the US. It was too late, however, and Mr. Rodriguez died a year and half later from skin cancer.

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Heather May from the Salt Lake Tribune reported some alarming statistics pertaining to the conditions in which Utah’s emergency care is provided. According to the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP), which rated all 50 states, Utah earned a C+ in comparison to the C- national average.

Although Utah is above the national average, there are still many aspects that need to be improved. For example, ACEP gave Utah poor ratings for its access to emergency care and preparation for disaster. These poor marks are the result of a large uninsured population within the state. Also, Utah has one of the nation’s lowest rates of registered nurses and staffed inpatient beds, which can lead to overcrowded emergency rooms. This is also leads to problems in Utah nursing homes.

However, Utah did receive some high ratings. According to ACEP, the state has an exceptional system for tracking and avoiding medical errors. We also have lower rate of health problems such as homicides and traffic fatalities compared to other states.