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Tiger Paw System II Recalled Due to Risk of Heart Tissue Tears and Serious Bleeding
| May 26th, 2015
The Tiger Paw System II is a medical device used during open-heart surgery that is manufactured by Maquet Medical Systems. The device is used to obstruct the left atrial appendage during the procedure. But numerous reports of the Tiger Paw System II causing patients serious injury have surfaced recently, and the device is being recalled
Read MoreResearch Shows Surgery Boosts Mesothelioma Survival Rate
| May 19th, 2015
Mesothelioma is a deadly form of cancer of the lungs and body cavity. The disease often develops in patients who have been exposed to high levels of asbestos, a naturally occurring substance found in many of the work environments and products that are available to consumers in the United States. There are numerous treatments to
Read More$2.4 Billion Settlement Offered to Actos® Drug Injury Lawsuit Plaintiffs
| May 12th, 2015
Actos® is a drug that can treat diabetes, but studies show that the drug may significantly increase the chances of patients developing bladder cancer. Unfortunately, the risk wasn’t communicated to many patients who took the drug. As a result, patients who developed bladder cancer after taking Actos filed drug injury lawsuits against the manufacturer of
Read MoreFDA Issues Warnings Regarding Testosterone Therapy Heart Attack Risks
| May 5th, 2015
Testosterone is a hormone that helps regulate energy levels, body mass, and sex drive in males. Several medications can raise a man’s testosterone levels, but it’s important to note the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has only approved a majority of these drugs to treat certain medical conditions—not low testosterone levels resulting from aging.
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