FBI Seizes Records of Overland Park Doctor with Ties to Insys Therapeutics
The Kansas City Star has reported that the FBI has “seized patient records of Dr. Steven Simon, an Overland Park pain physician with ties to Insys Therapeutics, an opiate manufacturer at the center of a federal case that alleges prescriber kickbacks and insurance fraud…. FBI agents showed up [at Mid-America Physiatrists] with a search warrant…
Read MoreVisitors to Elvis’ Iconic Home Get More than Memories, Contract Legionnaires’ Disease
We generally think of Legionnaires’ disease as affecting hotel visitors who have been exposed through the air conditioning system, but the Legionella bacteria can be transmitted through any misted fluid, including pool water, steam rooms, and hot tubs. At Graceland in Memphis in May and June of 2017, visitors flocked to the water attractions to…
Read MoreTally Up to 9 Confirmed Cases of Legionnaires’ Linked to The Guest House at Graceland
The Commercial Appeal reports that there are now nine confirmed cases of Legionnaires’ disease that have been linked to The Guest House at Graceland. According to the report, “The outbreak has been linked to the hot tub and pool facilities at The Guest House at Graceland, located just north of Elvis Presley’s famed home. Health…
Read MorePharma Company Agrees to Pull Widely-Abused Opiate from Market
Opana ER was formulated to deter or prevent abuse, with a crush-proof coating that reduced addicts’ ability to inhale or “snort” the drug. However, through grating and dissolving the new coated pills, drug abusers found the medication—originally designed to provide pain relief for patients with chronic, severe, long-term pain—was now injectable, leading to a quicker…
Read MorePopular Heartburn Medications Linked to Serious Diseases and Conditions
Proton Pump Inhibitors, or PPIs, are a group of medications designed to inhibit the amount of gastric acid your body produces. However, serious and life-threatening medical conditions have been linked to prolonged use of PPIs. Those effects can include increased risks of: Nutritional deficiencies Developing C. diff Kidney disease Heart disease Dementia Bone fractures The…
Read MoreTwo Ex-Insys Saleswomen Plead Guilty in U.S. to Drug Kickback Schemes
The number of former Insys Therapeutics employees who are pleading guilty to criminal charges is increasing. A Reuters release (provided via CNBC) said that Natalie Levine and Karen Hill, “Two former Insys Therapeutics Inc sales representatives… pleaded guilty on Tuesday to engaging in schemes to pay kickbacks to medical practitioners to prescribe a drug containing…
Read MoreInsys Seeks to Resolve U.S. Probe of Subsys Spray
This month, news broke that Insys Therapeutics, the makers of the fentanyl-based opioid spray Subsys were in talks with the U.S. Department of Justice to resolve their probe into the company and its predatory practices. As the country tries to mitigate its overdose and addiction crisis – much of which is perpetuated by prescription opioid…
Read MorePatty Nixon Blows the Whistle on Insys Therapeutics: NBC News Reports
Insys Therapeutics, makers of the fentanyl spray Subsys, is facing considerable pressure from authorities for their deceptive marketing practices, which could be linked to a number of opioid-related overdoses throughout the country. McGowan, Hood, Felder & Phillips, LLC, has been aggressively pursuing justice on behalf of Subsys patients, and their families, who have been wrongfully…
Read MoreGetting to the Bottom of the Elizabethkingia Anophelis Outbreaks
If you’ve never heard of Elizabethkingia anophelis, don’t worry: you’re not alone. It’s a bacterial strain found most often in the gut of mosquitos, most often in Africa. But in 2015 and 2016, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services confirmed reported an outbreak of the bacteria in the state. In total, they had 63 confirmed…
Read MoreMcGowan, Hood, Felder & Phillips, LLC Helps Bring Class-Action Lawsuit Against McDonald Electric
There is something thrilling about buying a new house. Yes, the mortgage might be a bit daunting, and yes, hiring movers (or doing it yourself) can cause some anxiety, but it’s still exciting. You pore over every document from the bank, review the inspection reports, and do your final walkthrough before the realtor hands you…
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