Is Essure Worth the Risk?
May 11, 2017
When it received FDA approval in 2002, Essure® was marketed as a safe, effective method of permanent birth control. Many women relied on it to prevent unwanted pregnancies without having to undergo...Is Surgical Hernia Mesh Safe?
Apr 27, 2017
A hernia in any part of your body can cause visible bulges and invisible pain. Patients suffering from the pain of a hernia look for fast, reliable relief. They turn to their doctors and surgeons who...IVC Filter Problems? Here’s How to Fight Back
Apr 27, 2017
IVC filters are used to treat blood clots and catch them before they reach the heart or lungs where they can be devastating and may even cause death. Additionally, because they are most often used in...Risk of Hernia Mesh Complications Increases Over Time, Studies Say
Apr 17, 2017
Surgical mesh has long been a viable option in surgical hernia repair. A recent study by JAMA - The Journal of the American Medical Association – found that "[f]or the entirety of the follow-up...Dangerous Side Effects of Long-Term Nexium Use
Apr 17, 2017
Proton Pump Inhibitors like Nexium are among the most prescribed drugs in the US for treating heartburn, indigestion, acid reflux, gastritis, and peptic ulcers. This must have seemed like a miracle...High Failure Rates of IVC Filters – Know the Risks
Apr 17, 2017
IVC filters are supposed to save lives; instead, they have put far too many of them in danger. These medical devices have been widely used in a wide range of patients—from car accident victims to...The Potential Dangers of Nexium, Prilosec, and Prevacid
Apr 11, 2017
Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs) are over-the-counter and prescribed heartburn medications. The brand names Nexium, Prilosec, and Prevacid, are among the most popular of these symptom-relieving...The IVC Filter Nightmare: How Side Effects Are Ruining Lives
Apr 11, 2017
In most instances, IVC filters are intended to provide a temporary solution to a life-threatening medical condition. This small device is intended to block blood clots and prevent additional...Kidney Problems Caused by OTC Heartburn Pills?
Mar 27, 2017
Very little is as uncomfortable as the burning, irritation and difficulty swallowing that accompany heartburn and acid reflux. This pain can stop you in your tracks. It's only natural to seek relief...IVC Filter Complications – Even the Young Are At Risk
Mar 27, 2017
An inferior vena cava filter (IVC filter) is a medical device intended to prevent life-threatening pulmonary embolisms. Most often used in elderly patients, it has also been used to treat younger...These Popular Heartburn Drugs May Have Hidden Risks
Mar 10, 2017
Did you know that heartburn medications are one of the most frequently prescribed drugs in the US?Although commonly referred to as heartburn, this is a misnomer. Heartburn has nothing to do with the...Atrium Accused of Concealing Dangers of Hernia Mesh Device
Feb 24, 2017
Surgical hernia mesh manufacturer Atrium Medical Corp. is the target of a lawsuit filed by a New Hampshire man who alleges the company tried to conceal dangers associated with the device. The...