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IVC Filter Complications – A Medical Animation Video

IVC Filter Complications

From YouTube, “This medical animation demonstrates a possible complication for a patient implanted with an Inferior Vena Cava (IVC) filter. The filter, whose purpose is to catch and prevent fatal blood clots from reaching the heart, unexpectedly migrates and punctures the IVC and nearby tissues.”

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Taxotere

Taxotere (docetaxel) is a chemotherapy drug, used to treat cancer. It is one of the most commonly used chemotherapy drugs for breast cancer, and it is also used for other types of … [Read More...]

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Type 2 Diabetes Drugs Pose Numerous Health Risks

June 6, 2019 By Lynn Fugaro

The hits just keep coming for Johnson & Johnson, and now its Type 2 diabetes drug, Invokana, is in the spotlight, again. Invokana, … [Read More...]

Diseases and Conditions

Modern Medicine Extends & Improves Quality of Life

drug-informationWe live in a world where almost every single person will use a medication or medical device. Nearly 70% of Americans are on at least one prescription drug, according to the Mayo Clinic. The same study says that more than half of us take two.

New medications and medical devices are rapidly flooding the market. Pharmaceutical companies and device manufacturers are also flooding the airwaves with feel-good advertisements touting the benefits of those drugs and devices. Many are life-savers, and many are deadly. Some are both.

With so much information floating around, how can you tell the difference?

DangerousDrugNews.com is here to help you get the facts about dangerous drugs and medical devices. If this website doesn’t answer your questions, email us and we will try to find the answers to your questions.

PPIs Side Effects

PPI Heartburn and Ulcer Medications May Cause Stomach Cancer

November 27, 2018 By Lynn Fugaro

Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are used to treat heartburn, ulcers, and symptoms of acid reflux. Recent studies have found an increased risk of developing stomach cancer if you take these drugs. PPIs include popular prescription and over-the-counter … [Read More...]

Johnson & Johnson Loses Second Major Talcum Powder Case

May 6, 2017 By Altrumedia

In its second trial loss in less than 3 months, Johnson & Johnson has been ordered to pay $55 million by a St. Louis jury to Gloria Ristesund, who had claimed that using the company’s talc-powder products led to the development of her ovarian … [Read More...]

Transvaginal Mesh Lawsuit

April 4, 2017 By Altrumedia

There have been tens of thousands of claims filed across the country against the manufacturers of the transvaginal mesh inserts. The lawsuits claim that complications could have been prevented had the manufacturers of these products properly … [Read More...]

RSS FDA Med Watch

  • Church & Dwight Co., Inc. Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Zicam® Cold Remedy Nasal Swabs, Zicam® Nasal AllClear Swabs, and Orajel™ Baby Teething Swabs Due to Microbial Contamination
  • Infusion Pump Correction: Baxter Updates Instructions for Use for Novum IQ Large Volume Pump due to Potential for Underinfusion
  • Infusion Pump Recall: Infusion Pump Thermal Damage Issue from Smiths Medical
  • Anesthesia Breathing Circuit Kit Correction: Draeger, Inc. Updates Use Instructions for VentStar Flex and Anesthesia Circuit Kits Due to Cracks in Hose That May Cause Inadequate Ventilation
  • Infusion Pump Recall: False Alarm Issue with Infusion Pump from Smiths Medical
  • Infusion Pump Recall: Infusion Pump Intermittent Connection Issue from Smiths Medical
  • Flexible Tracheostomy Tube Recall: Medtronic Removes Shiley Adult Flexible Tracheostomy Tube with TaperGuard Cuff Reusable Inner Cannula Due to Risk for Disconnection of the Flange from the Device Cannula

Risk Vs. Benefit

When it comes to medications and medical devices, it is rarely a cut and dried case of good or bad. It comes down to weighing the risks and benefits. Some drugs and devices have a high potential for causing very severe or deadly side effects, but are the only hope for people who are dying. Others offer very few or no advantages.

The most important weapon for patients and consumers is knowledge. You have the right to make an informed choice. Too often, the pharmaceutical companies hide the dangers their products pose or misrepresent the benefits to consumers, doctors, and even the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Power Morcellator Lawsuit

The power morcellator, a hysterectomy surgical device that is … [Read More...]

Medical Devices Discussed by Personal Injury Firm

Recalled medical devices discussed by Personal Injury Lawyer, … [Read More...]

Talcum Powder Linked to Ovarian Cancer

The firm, Gacovino & Lake, talk about the risks of Talcum … [Read More...]

RSS US Recall News

  • Belviq Withdrawn Due to Cancer Risk
  • Common Heartburn Medication may lead to bladder, stomach, and other cancers. Zantac Lawsuits begin.
  • J&J Settles Talc Mesothelioma Settlement
  • FDA Relies on Industry to Create Safe Products
  • Canada Makes Clinical Trial Data Public, Will the FDA Follow Suit?
  • Cosmetic Talcum Powder, Including Baby Powder, a Mesothelioma Risk for Women
  • Bausch Removed Talc Powder from the Shelves Long Before Johnson & Johnson’s Recall
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