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CPAP Machine Foam Linked to Cancer Risk Millions of Americans suffer from sleep apnea, a condition that causes them to struggle to breathe or even stop breathing altogether while asleep. In addition to severe sleep disturbances and deprivation, this condition also results in serious health problems. One of the most effective treatments is using a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine, but (more...)

When Dangerous Foreign Objects Are Surgically Implanted, Serious Complications Can Arise Surgical implants are big business in the U.S. They’re used in a variety of manners, from cosmetic surgery to mobility improvements to even life-saving interventions. However, not all surgically implanted devices and objects are safe, and when they’re not, recipients can experience severe and even life-threatening complications. For example, some breast implants may cause an (more...)

Suspect a Medical Device Injury? Get Help Right Away to Protect Your Health and Rights. When you received a medical device, especially if it was surgically implanted in your body, you expected it to improve your life and ease your symptoms. But now, you may be experiencing new pain, new symptoms, and new worries. Is your device defective or even dangerous? If you suspect it is, it’s important to get (more...)

30+ Medical Devices Were Recalled in 2020 Medical devices can significantly improve patients’ quality of life. They’re used for a variety of purposes, whether it’s replacing damaged or failing joints, monitoring and controlling heart rhythm, and administering steady doses of drugs and insulin. But like all manufactured products, medical devices are always at risk of failure—and sometimes, that failure is due to (more...)