The First-Ever FDA-Approved Alternative to Warfarin Carries a Serious Risk of Bleeding
It was the first-ever FDA-approved blood thinner alternative to warfarin — and it still may carry...
What Did Alere Know About INRatio Risks?
Shortly after the Alere INRatio blood clot testing device received FDA approval in 2000, reports...
IVC Filter Use Growing Despite Uncertainty Regarding Effectiveness, Study Shows
The use of IVC filters grew slightly from 1999-2010 even though there were still many questions...
Exposure to Low T Medications Can Also Have Devastating Effects on Women and Children
While Low T medications have mostly been linked to severe health issues in men, women and children...
Fundraiser Held for North Carolina Woman Suffering from IVC Filter Complications
It's devastating when an IVC filter malfunctions and leads to complications that result in...
Different Types of Hip Implants
Hip implant surgeries are performed on a regular basis in the U.S., with thousands of people...
Essure Regulatory Fight Hits a Roadblock
A recent blog on the Philly.com website examined proposed regulatory action involving the Essure...
Study Links Talc Use to Ovarian Cancer
Dr. Daniel W. Cramer of Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston is part of a team of researchers who...
Johnson & Johnson Settles Several Power Morcellator Claims
On March 18, the Wall Street Journal reported that Johnson & Johnson is moving quickly to...
Study Shows Thrombosis an Increased Risk When IVC Filters Not Removed
As if inferior vena cava ("IVC") filters were not already dangerous enough, now there is another...
Power Morcellators 101
Power morcellators have been around for years, helping doctors perform hysterectomies and...
What are the Risks of a Metal-on-Metal Hip Replacement?
If you have received a metal-on-metal hip replacement implant, you may be at risk of suffering...