Virginia Woman Files Bard Meridian® IVC Filter Lawsuit
A woman from Virginia who was injured by a blood clot filter that was recently pulled off the market by C.R. Bard has joined a nationwide litigation with over 1,000 lawsuits.
Florida Man Files Option™ Elite IVC Filter Lawsuit
A man with a blood clot filter permanently embedded in his body has filed a lawsuit accusing Rex Medical of selling a defective device.
Strong Earthquake Hits Largest Oil Storage Hub in U.S.
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake caused injuries and structural damage in an Oklahoma town known as the "Pipeline Crossroads of the World."
Energy Drinks Linked to Case Report of Hepatitis
Excessive consumption of energy drinks with vitamins like niacin (Vitamin B3) may cause sudden liver inflammation or acute hepatitis, according to a case report.
2,000 Wright Hip Implant Lawsuits Settle for $240M
Wright Medical Technology has agreed to pay a $240 million settlement to resolve most of the lawsuits involving their metal-on-metal hip replacements.
Keyless Ignitions Are Big Convenience for Car Thieves
Keyless ignitions are convenient, and not just for car-owners. Thieves "hack" wireless keys to effortlessly break inside. It is a big problem — about 100 million cars are vulnerable.
Dehumidifiers Recalled After Causing $4.8M in Fire Damage
Own a dehumidifier? It could burn your house down. Over 7 million have been recalled because they can catch on fire. The most recent house fire was on Halloween.
IVC Filter Removed After Risky Surgery
A man from Canada who was told his broken IVC filter could not be removed because it punctured through his vein has successfully had surgery to get it out.
Hernia Mesh Benefits Offset by Long-Term Risks
Hernia mesh prevented hernias from re-opening and needing another surgery in "relatively few patients," but caused much higher rates of long-term complications, according to a new study.