Discontinuation of Vaginal Ring Use Relates to Adverse Effects

Although vaginal rings remain popular among young women, there have been news about their negative side effects that are prominently mentioned in several NuvaRing birth control cases, media reports say. Women who have been using the small plastic ring for a long time have considered discontinuing its use, according to reproductive health surveys, as blood clots emerged as one of their primary concerns. An artery or vein may end up being clogged by the clot which may cut off the blood flow to a certain Read more [...]Google+

Hip Replacement Patients Experience Weight Loss After Surgery

Hip replacement surgery is thought to alleviate pain and lead a more active lifestyle, medical experts say. This is quite the case as weight loss may be one side effect of getting new hips. However, there are reports about surgical modification of Stryker hip replacement implant due to its side effects. Researchers looked at pre- and post-surgery weight in 196 randomly selected patients who had hip or knee replacement surgery from 2005 to 2007 due to osteoarthritis. Their body mass index was noted Read more [...]Google+

Possible Settlement for Stryker Hip Injuries

Stryker Orthopaedics recalled two of its products used in all-metal hip replacement systems: the Rejuvenate and ABG II modular-neck stem devices. The recall was provoked by reports of fretting and corrosion at the modular neck junction which may cause tissue damage and other injuries. Individuals injured by Stryker products may be entitled to settlements through Stryker hip recall lawsuits. In a typical Stryker hip replacement lawsuit, patient medical records, corporate documents, and expert medical Read more [...]Google+

Escalation on Antidepressant Expenditure Revealed by Media

A Reuters news story says that the US government is spending much on curing depression. However, news reports say that harmful effects may take place in using antidepressants like birth defects caused by Zoloft. Legal observers says “the increase in spending is believed to be caused mainly by the prolific increase in prescriptions written for antidepressants like Zoloft.” “Mental health spending per patient rose from $2,802 t0 $3,610 during the time period studied, with antidepressant use Read more [...]Google+

Granuflo Maker, Fresenius Medical Care, Knows Product’s Risk of Cardiac Arrest

One of the most devastating complications that may arise from hemodialysis treatments is cardiac arrest. RenalWEB (a neutral website, with no affiliation, that caters to the dialysis industry and community) was able to obtain a copy of an internal memo, dated November 4, 2011, issued by Fresenius Medical Care North America (FMC). The memo carries the indication that FMC was aware of the considerable increase in the chance of cardiac arrest and death during hemodialysis treatments. Such risk is associated Read more [...]Google+