A nursing home employee in Ohio faces murder charges after pushing an elderly resident causing him to fall and suffer injuries which ultimately led to his death. This nursing home abuse had devastating consequences, yet such use of force is not uncommon in facilities across the… Read More
The FDA announced that new warnings will be added to Ambien, Lunesta and other popular sleeping pills, containing information about an increased risk of sleep driving and other complex behaviors while asleep. Potential sleeping pill side effects will also be outlined by drug makers in information… Read More
An article in today's New York Times suggests that the recent Kugel hernia patch recall could have occurred sooner. If the maker of the hernia repair mesh had taken quicker actions to notify physicians of problems with the patch and remove it from the market, it… Read More
Today a New Jersey jury awarded $47.5 million in a Vioxx lawsuit filed after the popular pain killer caused a heart attack for an Idaho postal worker. The jury found that Vioxx caused the Plaintiff's heart attack and that the drug maker acted in a fraudulent… Read More
UPDATE 1/12/2009: Another peanut butter recall has been issued by King Nut Companies for large tubs of peanut butter distributed to hospitals, schools, nursing homes and other food service institutions, which may be contaminated with salmonella. The recent nationwide recall of Peter Pan peanut butter and… Read More
Today, Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury, Maryland announced that at least 25 unnecessary stent placements were performed by one cardiologist, exposing patients to stent problems which could lead to an increased risk of potentially deadly blood clots. While the hospital and doctor attempt to suggest… Read More
Saiontz & Kirk, P.A. is now investigating potential claims for injuries suffered as a result the recalled Davol / Bard Composix Kugel Hernia Mesh Patches. Lawsuits are being reviewed nationwide. (more…) Read More
A recent mesothelioma study indicates that asbestos exposure is more likely to lead to deadly cancer for men than for women. (more…) Read More
In the March 2007 “FDA Patient Safety News Show”, concerns about drug eluting stents were discussed. The FDA show is designed for health professions to provide safety information and news alerts. The portion of the show discussing concerns about drug coated stents was posted on the… Read More
UPDATE 1/12/2009: Another peanut butter recall has been issued by King Nut Companies for large tubs of peanut butter distributed to hospitals, schools, nursing homes and other food service institutions, which may be contaminated with salmonella. On March 1, 2007, the FDA confirmed that salmonella bacteria… Read More
