Patients who have undergone revision surgery in an attempt to resolve complications allegedly caused by the Stryker Rejuvenate hip prosthesis may be at a higher risk for additional complications. These findings were revealed in a study recently published in the Journal of Arthroplasty. The researchers,... Read More

Just like the adage, “one bad apple spoils the bunch”, the wrongful actions of a few obstetricians have a costly effect on other OB/GYNs and the public. A Canadian investigation by the Toronto Star in conjunction with Ryerson University found that obstetrics is a unique... Read More

One of the newer generations of diabetes medications, Invokana, has come under fire in recent months for potentially increasing the risk of serious health problems. Now, the FDA has issued a new safety communication informing healthcare practitioners and patients that the agency has revised labeling information... Read More

Coordinated proceedings involving talcum powder litigation continues to move forward in New Jersey, even as the number of lawsuits continues to increase. Lawsuits were consolidated by court order just weeks ago and now the first status conference has been scheduled to discuss the details of... Read More

A recent study has revealed the number of doctors using laparoscopic morcellation to remove uterine fibroids is on the decline. Another new study suggests that women have lower survival rates when a morcellator is used during their myomectomy or hysterectomy procedure. Both were published in... Read More

Kathryn Singleton has filed a lawsuit against American Medical Systems, Inc., Endo Pharmaceuticals, et al. in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana. The plaintiff is a resident of Louisiana who claims that the defendants’ pelvic mesh devices directly caused her significant physical... Read More

A new complaint has joined the RE: Stryker Rejuvenate and ABG II Hip Implant Products Liability Litigation, known as MDL No. 2441. Rosena Lyons filed a short form complaint in the Northern District of Georgia in regards to hip implant complications she claims to have... Read More

A Maryland task force has recommended that the state implements a no-fault birth injury fund to compensate families with children who suffered serious trauma during delivery. While proponents of the fund claim it will help more injured children and their parents receive financial assistance to get... Read More