By Staff Writer In the past decade, medical device recalls have nearly doubled. By 2012, the instances of medical device recalls have risen from 604 to 1,190. This drastic increase, experts suggest, is because: Due to these factors, the FDA views the increase in recalls as a win. More recalls means there are less dangerous […]

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By Staff Writer Johnson & Johnson is facing more than 12,000 lawsuits stemming from improperly designed vaginal inserts (a.k.a. slings) that would erode and shrink over time, leading to damaged organs and pain during sexual intercourse. In the U.S. in 2010 alone, doctors implanted more than 70,000 mesh devices into patients. The process involves threading […]

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By Staff Writer Hip replacements are one of the most common surgeries to correct joint problems that go as far back as three centuries. Like any other surgery, artificial hip replacement does carry some risk. Metal-on-metal replacements that were once considered a huge advancement in helping to extend the life of the artificial hip have […]

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By Staff Writer Anything extra that you do inside your vehicle that diverts you away from the primary action of driving can be considered a distraction. According to distraction.gov these activities include (but are not limited to): While the above activities defiantly will cause you distraction while driving, the hot button topic these days involves […]

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By Staff Writer When a person is so sick that they need constant attention by a healthcare provider, the best place for them to be is in an assisted living facility. While, in most cases, the patient receives all of the care they need without incident, there are instances where those with the power (i.e. […]

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