Tagged cleft-lip
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Children Born 2007 and Earlier With Zofran Related Cleft or Heart Defects May Still Be Eligible for Compensation
According to Consumer Safety Watch, many families with children that suffered birth defects that include heart defects or cleft lip or palate were under the impression that they would not be able to recover compensation for injuries or medical bills due to statute of limitation laws. In reality, since there has never been an acknowledgment by GlaxoSmithKline of a connection between the use of their anti nausea drug and these defects, statute of limitations laws should not apply Read More
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Zofran Use Tied to Cleft Lip, Cleft Palate Birth Defects
The popular anti-nausea medication, Zofran (ondansetron) is commonly prescribed to combat nausea and vomiting in patients undergoing surgery or chemotherapy treatment. However, Zofran is also sometimes prescribed off-label to pregnant women, as a treatment for a severe form of morning sickness called hyperemesis gravidarum. Read More
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47 Children to Smile Wider in 2012 Thanks to AnniesBid.com and Operation Smile
AnniesBid.com, a new auction website, raises more than $11,000 in just six months for global medical charity, Operation Smile, changing the smiles and lives of 47 children and adults suffering from cleft lip and palate. Read More
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