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Panel Recommends FDA Evaluate Vaginal Mesh Based on Updated Criteria
18 Feb 2019Vaginal mesh has been causing problems for patients for some time now. Recently, a panel provided the FDA with suggestions for assessing the safety and efficacy of this commonly used medical product. According to the panel, evaluations of surgical mesh products should focus on several factors. There are only three vaginal mesh products on the market today, including Coloplast’s Restorelle DiretFix Anterior, and Boston Scientific’s Uphold Lite and Xenform. Vaginal mesh products have been a concern in the medical community for years and were eventually re-classified as high-risk class ... Read More
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Contrast Dyes and Gadolinium: What Patients Need to Know before Undergoing MRI and CT Scans
18 Feb 2019MRI scans are a common procedure in the medical world. For many, the process is safe and enables doctors to identify problems and diagnosis diseases. Unfortunately, though, some patients who undergo MRIs experience a reaction to the contrast dye used in the procedure. These dyes contain a substance called gadolinium which can produce an allergic reaction that can lead to severe and disabling injuries. In one recent lawsuit, a Louisiana woman filed a claim against GE Healthcare, Bayer, Tyco Healthcare, and other defendants after an allergic reaction to a gadolinium dye injection during CT an ... Read More
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What New Parents Need to Know about Erb’s Palsy
18 Feb 2019Erb’s palsy, also known as Erb-Duchenne palsy effects babies who are injured during childbirth. It is an avoidable condition and is caused by medical malpractice. Babies are born every day without incident, but there are also instances in which a baby is injured during birth because of the negligence of the doctor or other medical professionals involved. One of the most common causes of injury during childbirth occurs when the doctor fails to use established birthing techniques and their negligence leads to nerve injuries that control the upper arm muscles. Most often, a complication c ... Read More
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Manufacturers of PPI Drugs Prilosec and Nexium and Others Headed to Trial
04 Jul 2018
Bellwether trials are scheduled to begin in May 2020 regarding accusations that PPI medications caused unexpected medical complications for users.
There are more than 4500 proton pump inhibitor (PPI) medication lawsuits in progress at the moment and include popular name brand drugs such as Nexium, Prilosec, Prevacid, and Protonix.
Attorneys representing users of these medications have been tryi ... Read More -
Volkswagen Faces Billion Dollar+ Fine for Cheating on Emissions Tests
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Volkswagen will pay a $1.2 billion fine for cheating on engine emissions testing. The decision was recently announced by the company and German public prosecutors. Both sides are hoping to put the scandal to rest with the settlement.
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Recalls
Drugs
We share information about some of the most popular prescription medications on the market and how they could be endangering your health and the health of loved ones.
Medical devices
FDA-approved medical devices are putting you or your loved ones at risk. We’ll keep you informed and help you make the most educated decisions about your healthcare.
Food
From large chain restaurants like chipotle to E. coli outbreaks in our meats; our mission is to keep up-to-date information on food outbreaks and recalls.
Products
Products in the US can cause very serious harm to the public. From defective baby products to the cars we drive every day; our goal is to keep you informed of recent recalls.
Dangerous Drugs
Have you or a loved one been prescribed a dangerous drug or did you purchase a defective product? We’ll help you determine whether or not action is appropriate and help you take action if it is.
Have you or a loved one experienced negative side effects after using:
Consumer Protection
Unfortunately, consumers personal information is at risk each day in the United States. Here are some of the most recent data breaches:
Workplace Safety
Each year thousands of Americans are injured or assaulted at their workplace. Find out more about the dangers of workers in the United States.
Some of the most common workplace injuries that have led to injury include:
