Power Morcellator Still Under Fire

Mar 11, 2015
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We have previously blogged about the ongoing debate over the use of power morcellators in a number of gynecological surgeries.  In particular, the device is typically used in laparoscopic surgeries of women...

Suicide Warning To Remain On Chantix

Mar 11, 2015
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The Associated Press has recently reported that the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) has decided to keep a suicide warning label on the anti-smoking drug Chantix.  The label will also include updates such as...

Wrongful Death As A Result Of Dental Malpractice

Mar 11, 2015
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Many people have a fear of the dentist.  Dental visits can be not only uncomfortable, but also painful.  A recent case involving a Connecticut dentist, Dr. Rashmi Patel, would be the worst nightmare of those that...

$5.7 Million Jury Award Against Johnson & Johnson

Mar 11, 2015
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Bloomberg Business recently reported that Johnson & Johnson was ordered to pay $5.7 million in damages in a case involving an incontinence implant.  The jury decided that the implant had a defective design...

Medical Negligence, Leading Cause of Death

Mar 11, 2015
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A recent study in the Journal of Patient Safety reported that deaths from medical negligence may be higher than previously thought.  A toxicologist that works for NASA and runs a program...