Essure Permanent Birth Control: What You Need To Know August 2, 2016 Essure is a permanent birth control method that involves placing a small metal coil in the fallopian tubes of a patient. After a period of…
IVC Filter Complications Can Result In Death July 28, 2016 An Inferior Vena Cava (IVC) filter is a surgical implant used to prevent blood clots from traveling to the lungs and other vital organs. Unfortunately,…
How Can Talcum Powder Cause Ovarian Cancer? July 26, 2016 Research shows that as many as 10,000 cases of talcum powder-related ovarian cancer are diagnosed every year. How does talcum powder cause ovarian cancer? Products…
Zofran Birth Defect Lawsuits On The Rise July 14, 2016 The number of Zofran lawsuits continue to rise as women continue to give birth to children with birth defects after taking Zofran during pregnancy. Birth…
Popular Heartburn Medications Now Linked To Dementia July 7, 2016 Millions of Americans suffer from heartburn each day. Those who suffer from chronic heartburn use heartburn medications such as Nexium, Prevacid, and Prilosec to treat…
California Attorney General Suing Over Transvaginal Mesh July 1, 2016 In January, Johnson & Johnson agreed to pay more than $120 million to settle up to 3,000 transvaginal mesh lawsuits. The pharmaceutical giant has been…
Invokana Users Could Be At Risk For Amputation June 24, 2016 Do you have diabetes or do you know someone who does? Are you or a family member taking Invokana or Invokamet to control your blood…
FDA Warns Of Severe Compulsive Behavior Caused By Abilify June 16, 2016 On May 3, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a warning about compulsive behaviors caused by taking the anti-psychotic drug Abilify and other medications…
Nexium May Damage Your Arteries As Well As Kidneys June 14, 2016 If you take Nexium to manage your heartburn, it could cause damage to your arteries, as well as to your kidneys. This medication is now…
What You Need To Know: FDA’s Shocking IVC Filter Warning June 9, 2016 The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued several strong warnings to surgeons related to IVC filter medical devices. These devices are implanted…
How Taxotere Side Effects Can Devastate Cancer Survivors June 2, 2016 Many people can cope with wearing a wig during chemotherapy treatment for cancer. It’s a common side effect of many cancer treatments and it’s usually…
IVC Filters Can Fail And Damage Surrounding Tissue May 31, 2016 Inferior Vena Cava (IVF) Filters are designed to be left in the body for a short period of time for the purpose of removing blood…