According to the findings of a new medical study, presented at the North American Spine Society, Medtronic’s Infuse bone graft product maybe linked to an increased risk of cancer. There is growing concerns over a potential risk of cancer from Medtronic Infuse, which contains rhBMP-2, a bioengineered bone growth protein.…
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NuvaRing Risks Raises Venous Thromboembolic Events 56%
Medical data from a new FDA funded study indicates that the NuvaRing birth control may cause women to face a 56% higher risk of blood clots than those who take older birth control pills. NuvaRing is a female birth control device consisting of a medicated flexible ring. NuvaRing releases a…
Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants Risks Outweigh Benefits
A group of medical researchers and scientists have determined that the potential risks from metal-on-metal hip implants may outweigh any health benefits provided by these devices. This is because of higher revision rates are linked to the newer hip replacement designs and the mounting and growing concerns about metal ion…
Yaz, Yasmin & Ocella Pulmonary Embolism Lawsuits
As a Yaz, Yasmin and Ocella Pulmonary Embolism attorney and Texas Medical doctor, I am providing this blood clot side effect update. Women taking pills containing the hormone drospirenone were 74 percent more likely to experience clots than those on low- estrogen pills, according to the latest Food and Drug…
Texas Vaginal Mesh / Bladder Sling Lawsuits
As a Transvaginal Mesh recall attorney and Texas medical doctor, our law firm is fielding many calls from concerned women regarding the complications they are suffering as a result of a defective mesh medical device that has been implanted. watch the abc news video here One of the most frustrating…
Yaz, Yasmin & Ocella: Higher Risk of Blood Clots
As a Yaz, Yasmin and Ocella Deep Vein Thrombosis, Pulmonary Embolism and Stroke Attorney, we are providing this timely update. Watch the old Yasmin advertisement here. According to a recent population-based study, newer forms of progesterone in contraceptives result in higher venous thromboembolic (VTE) risk than older drugs. According to…
Texas Vaginal Mesh / Bladder Sling Lawsuits
Vaginal Mesh / Bladder Sling attorneys are currently evaluating and investigating the latest medical device tragedy to be afflicting women of a certain age. Countless women who had a vaginal mesh or bladder sling medical device implanted to treat pelvic organ prolapse have experienced life altering internal injuries, urinary problems…
Bladder Cancer Risk Actos: Recall Not Recommended in Europe,
As an Actos Blader Cancer attorney and Texas medical doctor, I am providing this latest update regarding the diabetic drug, Actos. The European Medicines Agency (EMA) issued an update on the safety concerns for Actos on October 21, indicating that the drug is still a valid diabetes treatment. But, due…
J&J Vaginal Mesh Approved by FDA Based on Recalled Device
As a Johnson & Johnson Gynecare TVT Trans Vaginal Mesh injury attorney and Texas medical doctor, I am providing this timely update. Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), the world’s second-biggest health-care products maker, is facing many lawsuits over its Gynecare TVT vaginal implant. The Gynecare TVT implant is based on a…
Consolidation of Plavix Lawsuits in Federal Court
As a Plavix Dangerous Drug attorney and Texas medical doctor, I am providing this Plavix litigation update. Plavix manufacturers Bristol-Myers Squibb and Sanofi-Aventis are calling for the centralization and consolidation of all Plavix lawsuits filed in federal courts throughout the United States on behalf of users of their blockbuster blood…