Hernia repairs are among the most common elective surgical procedures in the United states. Over one million patients undergo hernia …
Need a Hernia Operation? Learn How to Reduce Your Complication Risks
Getting a hernia operation is much less invasive than it used to be, thanks to laparoscopic surgery techniques. And it’s …
Arteriosclerosis Studies Link Tasigna to Serious Heart Damage Risks
Coronary artery disease (also known as arteriosclerosis) is a condition that causes your blood vessels to thicken and grow stiff. …
Blood Clot Filter Use Down Since FDA Warning, Study Finds
Deep-vein thrombosis (DVT) is a condition that affects nearly one million Americans each year. It begins when blood clots develop …
Vena Cava Filter Removal Improves Patient Outcomes, Says Study
Certain deep vein thrombosis (DVT) patients risk developing long-term secondary health complications, like post-thrombotic syndrome (PTS). While blood clots from …
Tasigna Removed From Several 2018 Drug Formulary Lists
It’s no secret that drug manufacturers and distributors earn incredible profit margins on medication sales. Even when generic versions are …
Testosterone Gel Heart Attack Victim Wins $140MM Settlement
In October 2017, a Chicago jury ordered testosterone gel manufacturer AbbVie, Inc. to pay more than $140 million in damages. …
Jury Awards $28 Million Xarelto Lawsuit Settlement to Indiana Couple
A Philadelphia jury just awarded an Indiana couple $27.8 million in damages due to severe gastrointestinal bleeding while taking Xarelto. …
Xarelto Antidote Andexanet Alfa Could Gain FDA Approval Soon
According to the American Heart Association, 92.1 million Americans live with some form of cardiovascular disease. Many of them rely …
Cook Vena Cava Filter Bellwether Trial Update
The first Cook Medical inferior vena cava (IVC) filter bellwether trial just concluded — and the jury made a difficult …