Hernia repair surgery is one of the most common surgeries in the U.S. with over 700,000 operations being performed every year. Sometimes complications arise after surgery leading to serious injuries if the mesh is defective. During hernia repair surgery the hernia is removed or pushed back into the abdomen. The surgeon then closes the weakened …
Women across the nation are filing lawsuits against Allergan Inc. claiming they have contracted a rare form of lymphatic cancer caused by Allergan’s BIOCELL textured breast implants. Plaintiffs are alleging that Allergan failed to warn doctors and patients of the increased risk of cancer and concealed known risks from regulators and the public. Allergan uses …
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What you need to know about talcum powder and ovarian cancer For more than 100 years, Johnson & Johnson marketed its talcum powder based Baby Powder and Shower to Shower products as safe for adults, children and new-born infants. Many women grew up using these products for their own personal hygiene based on the recommendation …
Why the FDA requires the Essure Patient Decision Checklist In April 2018, the FDA required Essure to make significant enhancements to its warning label to better disclose the risks to women and their doctors. The FDA mandate also required women considering Essure for permanent birth control and their doctors to complete a Patient Decision Checklist …
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