A 31 year old Galway woman who sustained soft tissue injuries in a road traffic accident on the 6th February 2008 has received an award of €35,000 from the High Court. Ms. Louise Fogarty sustained neck and back injuries when a car collided with the drivers side of her car. Medical reports obtained by Ms. […]

Mirapex is prescribed to people with primary restless leg syndrome and signs of symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. Parkinson’s disease is a brain disorder that is characterised by a lack of dopamine in the brain, which is the chemical that creates co-ordinated muscle activity. Once 80% of the necessary dopamine is depleted, signs of Parkinson’s disease […]

Lexapro is prescribed to treat patients for depression and anxiety disorders. Depression is often accompanied by anxiety. Depression affects as many as one in four women and one in ten men. It can make it hard for you to work, rest or complete many daily functions and it can also lead to suicide. Depression can […]

The FDA released a warning on the 8th of February 2008 about adverse reactions, including respiratory failure and death caused by botox injections. The reactions are similar to symptoms of botulism which includes difficulty swallowing, weakness and breathing problems. What side effects can Botox cause?   Botox can cause respiratory failure and death. The symptoms […]

A medical device alert has been issued by the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulation Agency in relation to head rests attached to operating tables. The head rests are manufactured by Maquet Limited. The manufacturer issued a field safety notice for this device on the 12th of May 2011. When using the device it is essential […]