Monday, June 21, 2004

Reproduced with permission from http://www.ZicamSideEffects.com The drug Zicam, produced by Matrixx (formerly known as Gumtech) claims that the length of the common cold can be reduced by 3x through intranasal administration of zinc gluconate.  The downfall is that Zicam has been alleged to cause Anosmia, a loss of smell and taste.  The lost sense of smell and the lost sense of taste severely inhibits a persons life style and puts them in unnecessary danger.  The public outrage at the side effect of the Zicam drug stems from the fact that the Matrixx company admitted to not performing a significant amount of testing prior to the release of the drug, and the company did not provided any warning on the Zicam drug bottle or packaging that would draw significant attention or properly inform the consumer.  Provided below is a study conducted by National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders that examined the effects of the loss of smell and the loss of taste in a person, and what impacts the loss can have. ARTICLES AND INFORMATION: April 12, 2004- "Zinc Nasal Spray May Kill Your Sense of Smell- But Pepper Could be the Cure" » April 29, 2004- "Legal Action, new product discussed by Matrixx" » April 29, 2004- "Popular Cold Remedy Has Unexpected Side Effects" » February 10, 2004- "Chef Claims Cold-Eeze Spray Killed Her Sense of Smell" » February 10, 2004- "FDA Investigates Nasal Zinc Products" » February 27, 2004- "Doctor Says Product Ingredient Kills Cell Receptors" » February 6, 2004- "Such a Loss, Is Cold Medicine Zapping Sense of Smell?" » February 6, 2004- "User Says Zicam Robbed Her of Sense of Smell" » March 2, 2004- "A popular cold medicine is the focus of a lawsuit filed by a West Hartford woman" » March 24, 2004- "Zicam, Cold-Eeze safety comes under scrutiny" » March 25, 2004- "Over the counter cold spray controversy" » March 30, 2004- "Zinc for colds losing its luster, Users of some products reporting loss of smell and taste" » March 4, 2004- "Zicam Admits No Studies Done on Loss of Smell" LEGAL RESOURCES: » Common Cold: Causing Disease and Spreading » Common Cold: Prevention and Treatment » Common Cold: Problems and Causes » Common Cold: Season And Symptoms » Definition of Anosmia Injury » Definition of Dysgeusia Injury » Loss of Smell Injury » Loss of Taste Injury » Lost Smell Injury: Care » Lost Taste Injury: Care » Report your Zicam Loss of Smell Injury » Zicam Attorney » Zicam Damages » Zicam Facts » Zicam Lawyer 10:47:45 AM    comment []

Welding Rods Lawsuits .com An Illinois jury recently awarded $1 million to a welder who developed a Parkinson's-like disease called Manganism, from years of breathing manganese welding rod fumes. In Larry Elam's case, the jury ruled that welding-rod manufacturers are responsible for failing to warn him about serious health risks. Elam, 65, of Collinsville, Ill., said he used rods made and sold by major companies across the country, including Lincoln Electric Co. in Cleveland. The companies argued that there is no link between welding and Parkinson's. Attorneys for welders say workers suffered neurological damage from welding rod fumes that contain manganese, which stabilizes and hardens the weld. In documents, the attorneys said the fumes can lead to brain damage. For specific information visit. http://www.welding-rods-lawsuits.com Or click on the links below for specific information: Arc Eye Different Welding Processes Manganese Fume Health Impact Manganese Health Hazards Manganism / Parkinson's Disease Side Effects Metals: Other Harmful Welding Particulate Matter Other Forms Of Parkinson's Disease Welders Compensation Welder's Disease Welder's Safety Welding Injury Prevention Welding Rod Attorney Welding Rod Lawyer What is Manganese? What is Parkinson's Disease? 10:45:36 AM    comment []