While the nation battles a catastrophic opioid epidemic, a new herbal supplement has emerged as the latest controversy in the health and drug worlds. Originating from Southeast Asia, kratom has been popularized in the West as a remedy for pain, anxiety, and drug...
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FDA Kept a Hidden Database of Surgical Stapler Malfunctions
The Food and Drug Administration recently acknowledged that it maintained a hidden database of surgical stapler malfunctions. The “alternative summary” system contained over 56,000 reports of problems with the devices between 2011 and 2018. These non-public reports...
FDA Convenes to Discuss Risks & Benefits of Breast Implants
The FDA convened the General and Plastic Surgery Devices Advisory Panel to discuss the long-term risks and benefits of breast implants for both augmentation and reconstruction purposes. The meeting discussed a number of important health matters including Breast...
Heart Failure: The David Kveton Story
A year after a failed heart transplant at Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center resulted in her 64-year-old husband’s (David Kveton) death, Judy Kveton received a letter in March 2017 by an anonymous individual, claiming that the hospital is known for some of the worst...
The Dangers of Vaginal Laser Treatments
Advancements in modern medicine continue to help women across the U.S. with reproductive problems, but not all of the medical treatments available are as safe as they seem. A new medical technique uses a medical laser in the vaginal area to rejuvenate the female...
Opioid Overdose Deaths Are Still On the Rise in Ohio
While many had maintained hope that the opioid epidemic would be under control by now, a recent report issued by officials across Ohio, Kentucky, and West Virginia found that overdose deaths increased by nearly 11.5% in those states from 2016 to 2017. Worse still,...
Can I Hold My Doctor Liable for My Pain Medication Addiction?
Patients who are recovering from surgery or significant injuries are often prescribed narcotic or opioid pain medications to keep them comfortable as they heal. While these medications are highly effective at reducing a patient’s pain, they also may have unfortunate...
Who is Liable for a Defective 3D Printed Medical Device?
Printing custom medical devices and tools while you waited seemed like something we’d achieve in the distant future, but thanks to the additive process, doctors and hospitals can now make that a reality. 3D printing, using the additive process, can build 3-dimensional...
What is the Cost of Raising a Child with Cerebral Palsy?
Cerebral palsy is an umbrella term for a variety of medical conditions that result in disrupted development or damage to the part of the brain that controls posture and movement. It can vary in severity from mild coordination and muscle control problems to a complete...
A Closer Look at the Opioid Crisis
More and more people are talking about the opioid crisis sweeping our nation, but what is the real problem and how could it affect you? While some opioids are illegal, many are prescribed by doctors on a daily basis as a treatment for pain. So, if they are prescribed...