Prescriptions for opioids skyrocketed in the 1990s as pharmaceutical companies maintained that patients would not become addicted to opioid pain relievers. Healthcare providers prescribed opioids in massive doses, leading to [...]
In March, 2022, Pfizer voluntarily recalled its blood pressure medication, Accuretic, in addition to two generic drugs used to treat hypertension. Pfizer’s action was motivated by the discovery of nitrosamines [...]
Military personnel frequently experience significant hearing damage and loss, including tinnitus, due to explosive sounds in combat. They are routinely given special earplugs to help protect their hearing from loud [...]
Farmers, agricultural workers, and those who have lived near an industrial farm, and have been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, may have a claim against the manufacturers of paraquat, a toxic [...]
In 2021, Philips recalled more than 15 million CPAP machines as a result of health risks associated with the degradation of the foam used in these devices to treat sleep [...]
Daily, there is something in the news regarding the opioid epidemic that the U.S. is facing. For years this has been a growing issue, affecting thousands of people. But who [...]
You have probably seen advertisements for the popular “non-surgical”, “no exercise”, “no diet” weight loss procedure called CoolSculpting. But is it safe? When CoolSculpting came out in 2005, it was [...]
Many patients with breathing issues use CPAP and BiPAP ventilators to treat their illnesses. But on June 30th, 2021, the U.S. FDA issued an alert to the public that the [...]
Surgical staples are medical staples doctors and surgeons use to close wounds after a surgical procedure has been performed. But are they safe? Read on to find out how many [...]
