What is the Inferior Vena Cava?
Sep 13, 2016
You have no doubt either seen news reports or law firm commercials mentioning IVC filters, which are small devices designed to keep blood clots from going to the lungs from the legs. But what,...IVC Filters and Thrombosis: A Potentially Deadly Combination
Sep 6, 2016
Many types of IVC filters are retrievable, meaning they are designed to be taken out once a patient's risk for developing blood clots in the legs has subsided. However, in far too many cases, these...Researchers May Have Found the Trigger for Proton Pump Inhibitor Risks
Sep 6, 2016
Over the last few months, people have become more aware of the potential health complications associated with proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) such as Prevacid, Prilosec and Nexium. Although Prevacid,...First Proton Pump Inhibitor Kidney Failure Case Reaches Illinois Court
Aug 25, 2016
The first lawsuit alleging that the use of Nexium, a proton pump inhibitor, led to kidney failure has been filed in the U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois. A Devastating Diagnosis A...Johnson & Johnson’s Reputation Takes a Hit Due to Talc Lawsuits
Aug 24, 2016
The multi-million dollar lawsuits recently filed against Johnson & Johnson is not only affecting the pharmaceutical giant's bottom line, but its reputation as well. After losing a $55 million...FDA Warns of Impulse Control Issues Linked to Abilify
Aug 24, 2016
[not_accepting] You may have heard about the link between the anti-depressant Abilify and compulsive gambling and had a skeptical reaction. However, a recent U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)...Study Urges Tougher FDA Rules for Women’s Medical Devices
Aug 18, 2016
Women who used medical devices such as Essure permanent birth control, or underwent a surgical procedure involving a power morcellator had no idea they could possibly suffer irreparable harm. A...New Jersey Man Claims $75,000 in Gambling Losses Due to Use of Abilify
Aug 18, 2016
[not_accepting] The anti-depressant drug Abilify has been linked to many types of impulsive behavior, including gambling. A man in New Jersey is suing the maker of the drug, claiming his use of...Taking Nexium, Prilosec or Prevacid for Heartburn? It Could Be Risky
Aug 18, 2016
If you take Prevacid, Prilosec, Nexium or another type of proton pump inhibitor (PPI)* for heartburn, you may not know that you could be at a significant risk for kidney damage. People across the...Study: Some IVC Filter Models More Susceptible to Tilting
Aug 11, 2016
Many people who have been implanted with IVC (inferior vena cava) filters have experienced severe complications, with one of the worst being a tendency for the device to break, often impaling major...Be Alert to the Signs of Ovarian Cancer
Aug 11, 2016
Millions of women have used talcum powder for years, not having the slightest idea that doing so could substantially increase their risk for developing ovarian cancer. If you use this product, you...Report: Female African-American Talc Users at Greater Risk for Ovarian Cancer
Aug 3, 2016
A recent Reuters report highlighted a study showing that African-American women who use body powder with talc are at a higher risk for ovarian cancer than black women who don't use talc. Convincing...