While hospitals are generally safe places, they contain some of the world’s smallest and most dangerous pathogens. Sometimes called a “super bug,” Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is bacteria resistant...
More and more women opt for more convenient forms of contraception, and now they can finally make an informed decision whether or not the Essure contraceptive device is right...
The laws regarding the reporting of potentially defective medical devices are spotty at best. Doctors themselves are not required to report adverse events to the FDA. Their participation is...
Under federal law, hospitals must report adverse events related to medical devices to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Doing so will help the FDA identify potentially defective...
Despite common belief, heart disease is not more prevalent in men than women. Coronary heart disease is the number one killer of both adult men and women, but when...
For patients who have undergone open heart surgery in the past few years, the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has a strong warning: you might have an...
Pacemakers can be lifesaving for patients who suffer from irregular heartbeats, but a recall of pacemakers claims some patients are at risk for serious complications. St. Jude Medical issued...
The process of receiving approval from the U.S Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is long and expensive. Critics in the pharmaceutical industry complain the process deters advances in medicine...
For people who suffer from diabetes, the insulin pump has revolutionized the management of the condition. The device is not only convenient, but it can help manage insulin levels...
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has identified a recall by DePuy Orthopedics as Class I, the most serious type of recall. The company is warning consumers the...