Reflux Medications Linked to Esophageal Cancer
Last month, Cancer Epidemiology published a study showing that using proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) like Prevacid, Prilosec or Nexium can raise the risk of esophageal cancer. This is the latest study showing a cancer link between the acid reflux medications. Multiple studies have already shown that these medications can cause chronic kidney disease, acute interstitial
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FDA Commissioner Reviewing Safety of Essure
The FDA commissioner, Scott Gottlieb, M.D. released a statement about the permanent birth control solution, Essure. Currently, the agency is reviewing 12,000 new medical device reports and examining the safety of the device. About Essure Essure is a soft, flexible metal spring made from a nickel-titanium alloy. Doctors offer it to women as an alternative to
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Dangers of Cruise Excursions
For many, cruise ship accidents don’t just occur on the actual ship. In fact, many injuries happen after passengers leave the cruise ship. Passengers have the option to book shore excursion activities. These range from snorkeling, parasailing, hiking and more. The activities may be different, but all passengers have the same false idea that these
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Choosing Between Essure or Tubal Ligation
For many women seeking a permanent form of birth control find themselves asking if they should have Essure or tubal litigation. Both have a lot of dangers involved, however, many women do not know exactly how dangerous Essure really is. It is so hazardous other countries have banned the device; however, it is still legal
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Revision Rates Rise for Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants
A new study found since 2007 that revision surgery involving metal-on-metal hip implants increased. Plus, the study uncovered that serious complications from the device are happening a lot quicker than previous research indicated. About metal-on-metal hip implants Metal-on-metal hip implants are very durable. This made them a great option for those with an active lifestyle.
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More Women File Essure Lawsuits
Almost 100 women in St. Louis, Missouri have filed suit against the manufacturer, Bayer. This Essure lawsuit insists that Bayer’s permanent form of birth control, Essure is dangerous, and they concealed the risks. Last September, the pharmaceutical giant halted sales of Essure everywhere in the world except for the United States. Yet, Bayer still insists
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St. Jude Knew Its ICD Could Injure and Didn’t Care
If the FDA did not step in to recall St. Jude Medical’s implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) the company would still be manufacturing and According to reports, the company knew for years its device had a serious malfunction, yet instead of correcting it, St. Jude Medical downplayed reports and even went so far as to continue
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Recalled St. Jude ICD Linked to Two Deaths
After two people died, the FDA demanded that St. Jude Medical recall 400,000 of its St. Jude ICD devices worldwide. St. Jude made these devices before May 2015, and they are at risk of premature battery depletion. Lithium cluster formations make the affected devices susceptible to short-circuiting. This can cause total battery failure in as
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FDA Reviews New Xarelto Dosage Amid Growing Lawsuits
Regardless that the blood thinner harmed thousands from bleeding events caused by the medication, it may soon be available in another Xarelto dosage. The FDA granted a priority review of Janssen Pharmaceutical’s supplemental new drug application. This means that the FDA and the manufacturer could care less that the blood thinner causes internal bleeding. Instead,
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Johnson & Johnson Bribed Doctors to Push Xarelto
New disconcerting information concerning the deadly blood thinner, Xarelto has made headlines. This time it doesn’t involve the faulty Rocket AF clinical trial, which was responsible for Xarelto’s approval, or about the malfunction of the device used in that faulty trial. This is about payoffs. Journalists at ProPublica uncovered Johnson & Johnson’s spending budget on
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