Essure Update: Nearly 4000 Lawsuits Filed Against Bayer Group
Worldwide Bayer reports that almost 1 million of these devices have been fitted since it was first introduced in 2001. In the United States Essure
Read MoreStudy Finds IVC Filters More Prevalent in USA than Europe
In spite of an FDA warning and the absence of demonstrable benefits, IVC filters are still being implanted at higher rates in the US than
Read MoreFinancial Connection Between Docs and Pharmaceutical Companies Stronger than Ever
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services have released data that demonstrates the cozy relationship between doctors and drug and device companies. In 2016, drug
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Uber Facing Sexual Abuse Lawsuits
Uber, a rapidly expanding entrepreneurial venture intended to compete with traditional cab services, is facing lawsuits alleging Uber drivers sexually assaulted their passengers. In October
Read MoreFederal Whistleblower Lawsuit Alleges Surgeons Performing Multiple Surgeries Simultaneously
A federal whistleblower lawsuit filed against one of Boston’s premier hospitals, Massachusetts General Hospital, alleges that orthopedic surgeons would perform surgeries on more than one
Read MorePossible Collusion Between EPA Official & Monsanto Spark Investigation
Rep. Ted Lieu (D-Calif.) recently asked the Inspector General for the Environmental Protection Agency to initiate a probe into possible collusion between a former high-ranking
Read MorePower Morcellators Suspended But Not Recalled-What’s the Big Deal?
Amy J. Reed, MD, has died, 4 years after her surgery that used a power morcellator to remove her uterus. Dr. Reed’s surgery was performed
Read MoreFDA Orders Black Box Warning for Invokana
The Food and Drug Administration has added a black box warning for type-2 diabetes drug Invokana due to the risk of users suffering foot and
Read MoreNew Study Finds More than 30% of FDA Approved Drugs Have Safety Issues
A research study conducted by Yale University researchers has determined that 32% of FDA approved drugs have safety issues. The study has been published in
Read MoreNew Mexico Judge Orders Zimmer Inc to Pay Millions
After a two week trial in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a judge cited “unreasonably dangerous design,” and ordered medical device manufacturer Zimmer Inc. to pay more
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