Category: Health News
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.
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.
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.
Alabama Man Files Cook Celect® IVC Filter Lawsuit
A man who was injured by a blood clot filter has joined a consolidated litigation involving nearly 1,000 lawsuits against Cook Medical.