Category: Health News
Outbreak of Legionnaire’s Disease at UW Medical Center Linked to Heater-Cooler Devices
Amid an investigation into a recent outbreak of Legionnaires' disease that has infected at least five patients -- including two who died -- at the University of Washington Medical Center (UWMC), the hospital has announced that all heater-cooler devices used...
FDA Issues Warning on Testosterone Health Risks
Men who abuse or become dependent on testosterone or anabolic steroids face a number of life-threatening health risks, according to the FDA.
Texas Nurse Infected With Ebola Settles Lawsuit With Hospital
A nurse who got Ebola after treating "patient zero" in Dallas two years ago has settled a lawsuit with the owner of Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital.
New Jersey Man Files B. Braun Vena Tech® IVC Filter Lawsuit
A lawsuit has been filed by a man who was seriously injured when his blood clot filter broke and migrated to his heart. He now faces long-term health problems and an increased risk of death.
Texas Woman Files Bard Recovery® IVC Filter Lawsuit
C.R. Bard has been sued by a woman who was injured by an IVC filter that was pulled off the market soon after it was implanted in her body.
EpiPen Maker Under Fire for Price Hike Controversy
Mylan N.V., maker of the EpiPen Auto Injector, is facing tough questions from lawmakers over a massive price increase for the potentially life-saving allergy treatment.
New York Woman Files Bard Eclipse® IVC Filter Lawsuit
A woman who was injured by a blood clot filter has joined a federal litigation against C.R. Bard involving over 1,000 similar lawsuits.
Heart Surgery Patient Claims Heater-Cooler Device Caused Stroke
Kenneth Piechowski underwent open-heart surgery in December 2014 at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center in Philadelphia to replace a faulty aortic valve. All seemed well until May, when he became weak and lethargic for no apparent reason. Then all of a...
Study Links Birth Control and Depression
Women on hormonal contraceptive pills, patches, rings, and IUDs had higher rates of depression and antidepressant use — especially teenage girls — according to a massive new study in Denmark.
Oklahoma Woman Files Recovery® IVC Filter Lawsuit
C.R. Bard has been sued by a woman who was injured by a temporary blood clot filter that was implanted more than a decade ago. Nearly 2,000 lawsuits have been filed nationwide by people who were injured by IVC filters.