Recipients of IVC Filters File Lawsuits Against Manufacturer
Inferior vena cava (IVC) filters are designed to capture blood clots before they enter the lungs. The filter is designed for patients who are unable…
Medical Devices & Implants
Special Nail Polish Could Help Stop Rape on College Campuses
Nail Polish Could Help Identify Date Rape Drug in Drink President Obama recently called for an increased awareness of the problem of rape on college…
New Tampon Could Stop the Spread of HIV in Women
The Amazing Tampon that Does More for You Than Keep You Clean on Your Period Reports are buzzing that a new tampon could be the…
Traditional Surgery and Robotic Surgery Produce Similar Results
Robotic Surgery No Better for Bladder Cancer As someone who has undergone robotic surgery, I can say that I thought it was a great option…
Peeing on a Stick Isn’t Just For Detecting Pregnancy Anymore
Pee on a Stick to Detect Cancer? Researchers at MIT are working hard to make it a reality: a device similar to at-home urine pregnancy…
New Pill Cam That Helps Detect Colon Cancer Gets Nod from FDA
FDA Approves New Non-Invasive Device to Detect Colon Polyps Although colonoscopy remains the gold standard for detecting colon cancer, sometimes patients cannot have a full…
Popular Tongue Piercing Fad Serves Higher Purpose for Disabled
Tongue Piercing Serves as Much More Than a Fashion Statement for Some I’m no fan of the tongue piercing fad that has some younger people…
Car Mechanic Invents Life-Saving Labor and Delivery Device
Argentinian Car Mechanic Invents Life-Saving Labor and Delivery Device It came to him in his sleep: Jorge Odón, age 59, had watched a YouTube video…
DePuy Hip Replacement Lawsuit Settled; Stryker Implants Next?
When the once-popular DePuy ASR hip implant was removed from the market more than three years ago, one major question faced thousands of patients: Why…
Physicians Fined for Sanitizing Gynecological Equipment Using Dishwasher
Of course, it's important to have sterile hospital equipment, but definitely not the way that three gynecologists decided to clean their equipment. According to recent report, three...