We recently reported about a DES Daughter that was suing drug manufacturers for their role in her sickness. Now, this first of it’s kind lawsuit is going a step further. The judge in the case has recently ordered the parties to go to mediation, and is also allowing expert testimony for the women who believe …
Johnson & Johnson in the hot seat again, as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) just issued a warning to Johnson & Johnson’s DePuy Orthopaedics for marketing a number of unapproved medical device components. The drug and device giant’s subsidiary sold more than a dozen different orthopedic devices without ever having received required regulatory …
If you’ve ever had to have a surgery, you know the fear that comes along with it. Will I be ok? Is this the right thing for me to do? What will happen if I have trouble? There are just so many uncertainties, and unfortunately when going under the knife, there is nothing you can …
A fall for an elderly person can unfortunately turn into a very serious event. Falls are actually the leading cause of death in people over the age of 65. Their bones are weaker and the impact can be very traumatic. Now, based on new research elderly that are taking antidepressants are even more prone to …
And the story continues on the recent findings of the FDA Advisory Panel that recently ruled that Yaz and Yasmin are safe. Now, lawyers representing Plaintiffs that are suing Bayer over injuries from the contraceptives, are urging U.S. District Judge David Herndon to examine evidence of conflicts of interest at the U.S. Food and Drug …
The ShoulderFlex Massager is a personal massager that was originally released by King International in the fall of 2003. It was marketed towards people who experience neck, back, and shoulder pain who seek the benefit of a deep massage in the comfort of their own home for a relatively low cost (about $130). Consumers could …
There are numerous birth control options available on the market today. Various items such as patches, pills, condoms, inner uterine devices, or birth control rings; just to name a few. But they all have one goal in mind- to prevent pregnancy. It is a very profitable industry, that is for the most part successful. Yet, …
Knee and hip implant patients face increased risks for blood clots following surgery, according to new study findings published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA). Doctors have long known that dangerous blood clots can occur after joint replacement surgery of the knees or hips. Now a new study is showing some worrisome …
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) just missed a deadline to submit a new agreement on medical device fees to U.S. lawmakers, as negotiations continue with device makers about what it will cost to quicken product reviews. Last week, the agency announced a number of agreements involving user fee programs for drugs, generics, and …
Flu symptoms are nasty. The fever, coughing, sore throat, ugh, makes for a miserable feeling. 1 way to treat your flu and to reduce your symptoms is to use an FDA-approved antiviral drug recommended by the CDC, called Tamiflu. By taking this medication according to the CDC it can lessen your flu symptoms by 1 …