January 10, 2020
While a majority of medical devices have revolutionized healthcare and helped to save thousands of lives, others have proved to be detrimental, causing patients to suffer serious side effects. One such medical device is hernia mesh. Hernia mesh is used for repairing hernias by strengthening…
April 19, 2019
Manufacturer and U.S. military supplier 3M supplied a version of the Combat Arms™ Earplugs (CAEv.2) as standard-issue hearing protection to service members in training and in active combat between 2003 and 2015. Recent allegations now suggest 3M—and its predecessor, Aearo Technologies, Inc.—neglected to inform users…
March 22, 2019
One surgeon with years of experience in physical trauma has noted an increase in the number of injuries stemming from exploding e-cigarettes. An article on this growing danger appears here. An assistant professor of surgery working inside the Division of Trauma and Surgical Critical Care…
March 8, 2019
Recently, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warned consumers not to use certain makeup products sold by Claire's, noting samples had tested positive for asbestos. A detailed article on the warning is available here. The Warning The FDA issued the warning after Claire’s…
March 7, 2019
A recent report issued by the United States Public Research Group (USPIRG) Education Fund has discovered trace amounts of glyphosate in popular brands of beer and wine. Glyphosate is the active ingredient found in Monsanto's Roundup weed killer. An article detailing the group's findings is…
November 26, 2018
Were you or someone you love fitted with an inferior vena cava (IVC) filter due to being at risk for sudden artery blockages or pulmonary embolism? Did you suffer health problems due to the device? If so, it’s important to know that you may be…
October 15, 2018
Asbestos was widely used in construction and industrial applications throughout the early to mid-20th century in America. However, its usage was significantly reduced, or even banned in many cases, after it was discovered that it was linked to cancers, including lung cancer and mesothelioma, among…
October 10, 2018
“The Bleeding Edge,” a recently released Netflix documentary, explores the risks posed to patients by the United States’ $400 billion medical device industry. In the weeks following its release, the film has earned a rare 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, an online database of movie…
