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May
10 percent of elderly adults say they were abused; even more may be abused in nursing homes
The elderly are regarded for their innumerable life experiences and perceived wisdom. Younger generations often turn to their elders for advice, tapping into their vast knowledge base for guidance through...
29
Apr
Metal on Metal hip implants cause toxicity in patients
Roughly 2.5 million Americans had undergone hip replacement surgery and were living with a prosthetic by 2010, according to a first-of-its-kind study published by the Mayo Clinic in 2014. Hip...
25
Apr
St. Jude Riata leads, devices that regulate heart beats, fail inside patients
April 25, 2016 – San Diego, CA Medical device manufacturer St. Jude Medical Inc. agreed to pay more than $14 million in settlements more than a year ago for a...
22
Apr
Essure removal: what are your options?
Essure was touted as a quick, in-office alternative for permanent birth control when it was approved by the Food and Drug Administration in 2002. Hundreds of thousands of women have...
20
Apr
Viagra could increase risk for melanoma a deadly skin cancer
April 20, 2016—San Diego, CA Viagra was a game-changer for men with erectile dysfunction (ED) when it came on the market in 1998. The first pill of its kind approved...
19
Apr
Hair-loss drug Propecia can lead to persistent sexual dysfunction
April 19, 2016 – San Diego, CA – For many men, the first sign of hair loss can be a frightening reminder of their fading youth. Male pattern hair loss...
18
Apr
Medtronic accused of hiding bone graft’s adverse events from the FDA
The world’s largest medical technology company has been called out by a U.S. senator to provide detailed information about injuries associated with its bone graft product, the Minneapolis Star Tribune...
15
Apr
Robotic surgery still susceptible to human and technological error
Developed under contract of the United States Army, robotically assisted surgery made its way into civilian hospitals in the United States when it was approved by the Food and Drug...
14
Apr
FDA’s Essure Problems by the Numbers.
April 14, 2016 San Diego, CA -- MedWatch the FDA gateway for clinically important safety information and reporting serious problems with human medical products has received many adverse report filed...
13
Apr
Anti-depressants can actually increase risk of suicide
Antidepressants are the third most commonly prescribed medications in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, with about 11 percent of Americans aged 12 years...
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