A recent study out of the Emory School of Medicine suggests that the widely used bladder drug, Elmiron, may lead to irreversible vision loss in patients. Elmiron, also known as pentosan polysulfate sodium or PPS, is used to treat interstitial cystitis (IC), otherwise known as “painful bladder syndrome”. The drug is produced by Janssen Pharmaceuticals, …
The team at Whitley Law Firm was proud to sponsor and participate in the Blue Ridge to the Beach bike ride to help fight food insecurity and support Feeding the Carolinas. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, food insecurity affected 1 in 9 Americans; however, now with the pandemic’s additional financial pressures about 1 in 5 adults …
The Whitley Law Firm takes pride in helping the community and works to provide opportunities for individuals to further their education. Recently we learned about the Project of Equitable Access in Remote Learning (P.E.A.R.L.) and our team decided to get involved. P.E.A.R.L.’s mission is to help mitigate the equity in education gap that has been …
Our team at the Whitley Law Firm are strong advocates for teachers, especially in the Raleigh, NC area. Because of the pandemic, teachers are facing seemingly insurmountable circumstances. While some teachers will be going back to school, others may be working entirely virtually from day one. In order to provide supplies and help to these …
A study in The American Journal of Gastroenterology finds that people who take proton pump inhibitor (PPI) medication once or twice daily may be at a higher risk of COVID-19 infection compared to non-users. PPIs are generally used to treat heartburn and acid reflux. These drugs are available as prescriptions or over-the-counter medication. Common over-the-counter …
In March 2020, our team at Whitley Law Firm got involved with Friends of Wake County Animal Center for Spay and Neuter Days to help with the problem of uncontrolled breeding of strays, abandoned animals, or even pets. We want to keep our four-legged friends off the streets and in people’s homes by helping control …
The team at Whitley Law Firm recognized that our community has been affected by COVID-19 and we wanted to help. Wearing a face mask is one easy way to decrease the chances of spreading the virus to others and it helps with protecting yourself. In Raleigh, everyone is required to wear a face mask. We …
Our team at Whitley Law Firm is passionate about helping our community and want to do our best to keep people safe during this pandemic. One of the best ways to ensure people’s health and decrease the spread of COVID-19 is by wearing a face mask. Research shows that wearing a mask can protect you …
A Reuters exclusive report published on June 9, 2020 reveals that three leading cosmetic brands in the United States are seeking to remove the use of talc in their products. According to the report, L’Oréal, Chanel, and Revlon are seeking to find alternatives for or remove talc from many of their products. This change comes …
New findings suggest that Elmiron, also referred to as pentosan polysulfate sodium (PPS), can negatively affect an individual’s vision. This may occur when Elmiron is taken for an extended period of time. While developments and further investigations with Elmiron are still occurring, many individuals have questions as to what Elmiron is and how it could …
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