The FDA announced that one of the world’s leading medical technology companies, Styker, voluntarily recalled its Rejuvenate and ABG II modular-neck stems medical devices. The recall was...
When a new drug is introduced and the manufacturer claims that the drug is supposed to either offer a major advancement in treatment or provide a treatment where no adequate treatment exists, the...
Choosing the right hospital for a sick loved one can be difficult when hospitals are being sued left and right for nursing errors and medical malpractice. If you’re like me, you stick with...
On July 14, 2011, 19-year-old Nick Malafronte suffered spinal cord injuries during a diving accident. Doctors told him he’d never be able to use his hands nor walk again.
All of this...
Transvaginal mesh implants used to repair pelvic organ prolapsed have caused thousands of women unnecessary pain and suffering. Now, news is out that Johnson & Johnson, one of the...
You’ve heard of American senior citizens traveling to Canada for cheaper prescription drugs, but you may not have heard that Americans are venturing south for prescription painkillers. Drug...
Transvaginal mesh implants used to repair pelvic organ prolapsed have caused thousands of women unnecessary pain and suffering. Now, news is out that Johnson & Johnson, one of the...
Prescription drug abuse is the fastest growing problem in the U.S. with more than 15,500 deaths occurring annually as a result of a fatal overdose, according to the Centers for Disease Control...
It's the hot season here in Minnesota, so many people are taking to our many lakes. Great time for water skiing, swimming and fishing. It's even fun to just float around on the waves....
With chronic diseases hitting significant numbers and continuing to grow, pharmaceutical giant Boehringer Ingelheim is looking to take a more involved approach with patient management in the...