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- Medical Journal Highlights Current Power Morcellator Debate
Jan 27, 2016
This January issue of Obstetrics & Gynecology features two articles diametrically opposed in their messages as to the true risk of power morcellation. In this month’s issue, a group of 48 top gynecological surgeons, headed by William Parker of UCLA, and a few women’s health advocates, including Carla Dionne of the National Uterine Fibroid Foundation (NUFF.org), published a letter directed to the FDA in defense of the use of power morcellation and challenging the FDA on...Read More - Proton Pump Inhibitors Linked to Adverse Effects, May be Overprescribed
Jan 27, 2016
More than 15 million Americans used proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) such as Prevacid, Prilosec and Nexium in 2013 to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), ulcers, and other stomach acid-related issues. However, a serious and life-threatening side effect was recently associated with PPIs, which are among the most commonly used drugs in the world. An analysis of medical records from more than 250,000 patients linked PPI use to a 20 to 50 percent greater risk of developing...Read More - Filing Deadlines for Vaccine Claims
Jan 26, 2016
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Health Resources and Services Administration has set time limits for vaccine reaction victims and their families to be eligible for compensation. It is therefore very important to contact a vaccine lawyer as soon as possible if you or a loved one suffered a rare adverse reaction to a vaccine. The sooner victims file a vaccine injury claim, the sooner they can protect their rights and obtain compensation for an...Read More - Chronic Kidney Disease and Acid Reflux Medication
Jan 25, 2016
Chronic kidney disease is a condition that worsens over the course of months or years as a person’s kidneys lose their ability to function properly. People with chronic kidney disease may not have noticeable symptoms until kidney function has greatly declined, according to an article by Medline Plus. Symptoms of advanced kidney damage may include: Bone pain Changes in skin color Bad breath Blood in the stoo Difficulty concentrating Drowsiness and/or sleep problems Easy bruising Excessive thirst Fluid retention and swelling of extremities Frequent hiccups Loss of...Read More - Use of Popular Stomach Acid Drugs Linked to Chronic Kidney Disease Risk
Jan 22, 2016
A widely used class of stomach acid drugs called “Proton pump inhibitors” (PPIs) have been associated with an increased risk for chronic kidney disease, according to two population-based analyses published in JAMA Internal Medicine in January 2016. An estimated 15 million Americans take PPI drugs, which reduce the production of acid made by the stomach glands. These drugs are typically taken to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), peptic or stomach ulcers, and damage to the lower...Read More - Vaccine Encephalopathy
Jan 21, 2016
Encephalopathy is a medical emergency that requires hospitalization. It’s a life-threatening condition that’s traumatic not only for the victim, but also for the people who see it happen. Young children with acute encephalopathy may suffer a seizure or lose consciousness, or they may be unable to respond to their environment or even make eye contact with familiar people or things. Aside from the short- and long-term health problems and disabilities people may suffer as a result of vaccine induced...Read More - The Potentially Deadly Effects of Second Impact Syndrome
Jan 21, 2016
Second impact syndrome is a rare but potentially fatal condition that can result after a second concussion occurs while the brain is still healing from a previous concussion. Second impact syndrome involves brain swelling and bleeding that leads to permanent brain damage or death. It can occur up to several weeks after a concussion diagnosis, according to an article by the University of Washington Medicine. Symptoms of second impact syndrome are similar to concussion symptoms, but...Read More - What Is a Power Morcellator?
Jan 20, 2016
Power morcellators are made by multiple manufacturers, and provide a less-invasive option in gynecological surgeries. They are shaped much like a drill, and can be inserted into a woman’s lower abdomen through a tiny incision. Once inside, during hysterectomies or myomectomies, they work by rapidly spinning blades which shred, grab and/or and chop up organs and tissue for removal through small incisions. The tool has been used with increasing frequency for laparoscopic gynecological surgeries in...Read More - Filing an Asbestos Lawsuit in Pennsylvania
Jan 19, 2016
Asbestos is a naturally mined mineral used for a multitude of industrial, commercial and residential purposes related to heat resistance and insulation for nearly 100 years. When airborne asbestos fibers reach a person’s lungs, they can cause scarring, fibrosis, and lung restriction and impairment. These fibers can result in the development of cancers including mesothelioma, which is virtually always fatal regardless of treatment. Overwhelming evidence shows that asbestos suppliers knew about the potentially deadly effects of...Read More - What is a Negligent Security Lawsuit?
Jan 19, 2016
Owners of property and businesses have a duty to protect their customers and tenants on their premises from unreasonable dangers including criminal acts. An injured person is able to bring a negligent security suit based on the duty imposed on landowners and possessors of property to offer reasonable security measures and protect lawful visitors from foreseeable crimes of third parties. Negligent security assumes that the crime could have been prevented or at least made less likely...Read More