If you had acne in the 90’s, you may be familiar with a drug called Accutane. While the drug had a warning label that noted it is “associated with” chronic bowel problems, the Plaintiff’s argued that Roche (the company which manufactures Accutane) did not accurately warn users of the risk of Chronic Bowel Disorder. Roch…
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In his first running event since major medical testing, Doug Landau participated in one of the races held during the Richmond Marathon festival. The Herndon Reston injury and disability lawyer was scheduled to attend the Advanced Workers Comp Retreat at 8:30 a.m. The nTelos 8km (about 5 mile) road race started at 7:00 a.m. in…
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Many times I have visited and spent time with clients and their families. However, I got to “walk in their shoes” recently when undergoing extensive medical testing. After a thallium stress test, chest x-ray series, blood work and echocardiagram, I underwent a cardiac catheterization at INOVA Fairfax Hospital. Dr. Ken Brooks and the team were…
Continue readingThis is a first for me – quoting US Magazine ! But in today’s US Magazine, the question was posed: Can a Fractured Hip Be Fatal ? “Mortality rates can reach 24%, with higher risks for senior citizens, the International Osteoporosis Foundation reports. Why ? Long recoveries increase risk of blood clots, infection and other…
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What is a thallium stress test? Triathlon Trial Lawyer Doug Landau recently underwent a thallium stress test. In the past the Herndon Reston area trial lawyer had performed VO2 Maz tests, stress tests and “time trials.” However, this was a new test for this “Super Lawyer,” as it was not for training protocols or sports…
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