This was initially treated by intercostal drain followed by definitive management with talc pleurodesis ... g/L (135–175 g/L), white cell count 14.6 (4–11 × 10 9 /L), platelet 370 (150–450 × 10 9 /L), ...

A group of claimants who say they developed cancer by using Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) talc-based products have asked a judge to reject the healthcare giant's plan to settle lawsuits for ~$8B as ...

The agencies' filing did not say how much federal health programs might be owed for providing medical coverage to patients who allege that J&J's baby powder or other talc products contained ...

Hers is among a smattering of public comments so far on a proposed rule from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration that would establish standardized testing for manufacturers of talc-containing ...

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Talc is a naturally occurring mineral that contains silicon and magnesium, which is ground to form a soft powder. Its use by women for ‘personal hygiene’ was first linked to ovarian cancer ...

Holdout creditors who claim tainted baby powder gave them ovarian cancer urged a judge to reject Johnson & Johnson’s plan to force an end to all related cancer lawsuits. The proposed settlement ...

Several headwinds are impacting the company, including generic competition for its blockbuster drug Stelara, the ongoing talc lawsuit (which could see a final decision in the first half of the ...

Johnson & Johnson’s Erik Haas disputed the Purdue decision's impact, adding that it actually validated the talc plan. In its objection, the U.S. Trustee said it also was investigating ...

In a bid to put litigation over the safety of its talc products into the rearview mirror, Johnson & Johnson has added another $1.1 billion to its settlement offer, according to media reports.

A typical platelet count range can change with age. Platelet counts may fluctuate due to natural vascular aging, changes in bone marrow tissue, and altered blood plasma makeup. Platelets ...