According to a recent news article from WSAV, the Fiat Chrysler Corporation was just ordered to pay a $105 million fine, based upon the results of a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) investigation into how the company handled the recall of possibly dangerous automobiles. According to the consent order,…
For years, testosterone replacement therapy has been marketed as the ultimate treatment for aging men who are experiencing weight gain, loss of muscle tone, fatigue, mild depression, erectile dysfunction (ED), and a reduced libido. In other words, they are marketing so-called Low-T treatments for men who are getting older. The…
Xarelto is a member of a new class of oral anticoagulant medications proscribed to patients who suffer from a serious medical condition known as atrial fibrillation (Afib). Afib patients are at increased risk for certain types of serious medical conditions related to clotting disorders. When an Afib patient in not…
Each year, more and more people are choosing to undergo total knee replacement surgery than in prior years. According to a recent report from Fox News, the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons estimates that over 600,000 patients undergo the procedure each year, and, by the year 2030, they estimate the…
The number of men taking hormone replacement therapy has gone up by over 400 percent in the past 10 years. The main reason for this is not because more men have developed the relatively rare medical condition known as hypogonadism (the only FDA approved reason for testosterone hormone), but because…
There have been a lot of medical developments in hip surgery in the past decade. Hip surgery used to involve spending weeks in recovery in hospital, where extreme care was taken to not allow a patient to flex their hip joint more than 90 degrees. If a newly-implanted artificial hip…
Pradaxa, Xarelto, and Eliquis are all members of a relatively new class of drugs known as new oral anticoagulants (NOACs). These drugs were designed for patients who suffer from a medical condition known as atrial fibrillation (Afib). Afib patients need a blood thinning medication to prevent deep vein clots from…
The Fourth of July and the surrounding days are lot of fun for families across the country. Many choose to invite friends and family over to their homes and have backyard cookouts. According to a recent feature from Food Safety News, there was food poisoning that led to the recall…
We have seen a variety of different defective artificial knee replacement devices, and many of these defective products have been the result of negligence committed by various medical device manufacturers. We have seen problems with artificial joints manufactured by Stryker, DePuy, OtisMed and others. What makes things different in the…
Over the past decade, we have seen a tremendous increase in the number of patients electing to undergo total joint replacement surgery. This can include total knee replacement surgery, total hip replacement surgery, and even other newer surgical procedures, such as a total ankle replacement surgery. All of these total…