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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released warnings about the risk of infection associated with duodenoscopes. Duodenoscopes are long fiber-optic cameras that are inserted through the mouth to examine a patient’s duodenum, the top of the small intestine. Though they are designed to...
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is taking a closer look at reports of health problems linked to breast implants. Doctors and manufacturers have been dismissing these reports for years, but the number of claims of injury or illness has reached a tipping...
The digitization of medical records was supposed to reduce medical errors, save money, and provide patients with a way to have quick and easy access to their medical histories. Yet, 10 years after its implementation, the system has not produced the intended positive effects....
Stryker has recalled over 13,000 Lifepak 15 monitors/defibrillator units amid 58 complaints and reports of six fatalities associated with malfunctioning equipment. The defibrillator machine delivers an electronic shock to the heart during a cardiac emergency. The malfunction of the Lifepak 15 defibrillators delays the...
Medical devices that are surgically implanted can give patients relief without the hassle of strict pill regimens or frequent doctor visits. When these devices fail, however, they can be difficult to remove or replace; in some cases, patients may be attached to a defective...
Talc is comprised of silicon, magnesium, hydrogen, and oxygen and is often used in baby powder, cosmetics, feminine products, and contraceptives. When talc is ground into a powder, it is effective for absorbing moisture and odors, and reducing chafing. Although Johnson & Johnson has...
Just because you obtained a drug through a prescription does not mean it is entirely safe. Some of the most addictive and potentially hazardous drugs are regularly prescribed by doctors. These medications need to be taken in certain amounts at specific times to offer...