It seems like U.S healthcare is more concerned about profits than patients these days. Now is the time to learn more about the latest legal battles patients face with conditions from head to toe and how to be your own best healthcare advocate, so you receive the care you deserve.
A California mom recently filed a new baby formula lawsuit on behalf of her baby. She blames baby formula manufacturers for her baby’s injuries and seeks general and special damages. Plaintiff Blames Infant Formula Manufacturer’s for Her Baby’s NEC According to her complaint, the plaintiff’s…
The American College of Radiology (ACR) recently reported concerns about certain ultrasound contrast agents. These are used in imaging tests to help improve the visibility of blood flow and blood tissues. The federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has notified healthcare professionals that Definity, Definity…
Recent studies have suggested a potential link between infant formulas like Similac and Enfamil and necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC), a dangerous bacterial disease—when the formulas are given to premature infants. Now a new study published in Pediatrics and Child Health shows that breast milk is best…
Though most health organizations note that breastfeeding is best for infant nutrition, infant formulas are widely used to supplement or replace breastfeeding in a variety of conditions. Although these formulas need to be nutritionally adequate, some have been advertised as providing additional cognitive benefits. According…
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently released a warning reminding healthcare providers about the risks associated with the Medtronic Micra leadless pacemaker system. The FDA encouraged doctors to be aware that the risks may be higher in patients who receive leadless pacing systems…
On September 16, 2021, Pfizer expanded the nationwide Chantix (varenicline) recall to include all lots of the medication due to potentially unsafe levels of the carcinogen N-nitroso-varenicline. Now, the company faces increasing litigation from consumers who have used its Chantix products. One of those is…
An Illinois man recently filed a new paraquat lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois. He claims that after being exposed to the popular herbicide, he developed Parkinson’s disease (PD). He seeks to hold manufacturers Syngenta Crop Protection LLC and…
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently warned doctors about a potentially serious infection that may occur in patients who have undergone surgery using heater-cooler devices. These devices help warm or cool a patient during open-chest surgeries. FDA Long Aware of Potential Heater-Cooler Associated…
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced that Pfizer is expanding its voluntary Chantix (varenicline) recall to include all lots of 0.5 mg and 1 mg tablets. The company is pulling these products from the shelves because of unacceptable levels of N-nitroso-varenicline, an…
Medtronic continues to have problems with its MiniMed insulin pumps. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced another Class 1 recall for the devices, the most serious type of recall. This is an update on a previous recall for the same devices, implemented…
