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Health officials from the federal government have reported that defective surgical devices manufactured by Medtronic are causing severe problems in patients who are implanted with the devices. The problems can be so detrimental that patients with the implantations are at...
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When a medical emergency presents, timing is critical. In many cases, an individual's short and long-term prognosis depends on how quickly their condition is diagnosed and treated. In some cases, doctors fail to recognize signs that a patient is suffering...
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When someone suffers a brain injury, the outcome of the injury is often hard to predict. In some cases the injured individual returns to normal within a short amount of time. Other times, the life of the person who suffered...
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Last week, the Department of Justice and the FDA announced that Janssen Pharmaceuticals has pled guilty to misleading buyers of the drug Risperdal and selling it under fabricated pretenses. Johnson & Johnson and its subsidiary, Janssen, will pay a total...
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Riding a bicycle is often regarded as a leisurely and fun activity. While biking can certainly be fun and serve as a good form of exercise, today, a growing number of Ohio residents rely upon bicycles for everyday transportation needs.No...
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When a physical injury or medical condition is painful and interferes with an individual's ability to perform everyday tasks, a doctor typically recommends that a patient undergo some sort of medical procedure or surgery. Prior to any medical procedure, the...
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Recent claims against Stryker Orthopaedics, for its ShapeMatch Cutting Guide, suggest that the medical manufacturing subsidiary may be guilty of negligence and providing the public with a defective surgical device. The ShapeMatch Cutting Guide was recalled in April of 2013...
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Pharmaceutical companies used to settle dangerous drug claims against their illegal marketing and advertising practices by paying a fraction of their profits and releasing the news on a Friday or Saturday evening when hardly anyone noticed. Today, since almost all...
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In mid-October, it was reported that Boston Scientific has agreed to pay the federal government in excess of $30 million in an attempt to resolve accusations that the medical manufacturing conglomerate sold defective surgical devices. The defective products were implanted...
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We, at Dallas W. Hartman, P.C., would like extend our deepest sympathies and kindest thoughts to the families and friends of the members of our beloved community who perished in the two-vehicle accident on Friday evening in Sharon, PA.Involved in the...
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Construction projects are worked on year-round in the state of Pennsylvania. Depending on the type of construction being completed a variety of different types of risks exist for those who work at the sites. One of those risks is the...
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Most people don't like going to the doctor and only do so when absolutely necessary. When a person exhibits odd symptoms or is experiencing pain or discomfort they often seek professional medical advice. Patients rely upon the skills and expertise...
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