Study Reveals Propecia May Cause Persistent Sexual Dysfunction
Recent reports have linked finasteride – marketed as Propecia – with persistent and possibly irreversible sexual dysfunction. Propecia, which treats hair loss, works by decreasing the conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone, a hormone that causes hair loss. In fact, doctors have known for years that Propecia has been linked to sexual problems including impotence, but… read more
New Mexico Man Killed In Colorado/New Mexico Border Truck Accident
News reports indicate that a New Mexico man was killed in an 18-wheeler crash near the border of Colorado/New Mexico. According to reports, Ruben Gomez was traveling northbound on U.S. 550, just past the New Mexico-Colorado state line when his tanker truck veered off the road. Gomez attempted to correct and steer the big rig… read more
FDA Holds Hearings On Transvaginal Mesh
The FDA met last week to determine whether surgical mesh inserted surgically inserted into the vagina, also known as transvaginal mesh or pelvic mesh, needs tighter regulation by the FDA. The mesh is used to treat a painful condition called pelvic-organ prolapse. As the result of close to 3000 reports of adverse events, including seven… read more
FDA Warns Of Risks Associated With Transvaginal Mesh
Recently the FDA issued a transvaginal mesh warning concerning the use of the medical device (also known as pelvic mesh, pelvic sling, or bladder mesh) as a method to repair pelvic organ prolapse. The FDA warning stated that using transvaginal mesh to repair pelvic organ prolapse exposes patients to an “unnecessary risk” without providing any… read more
DePuy Hip Linked To Metal Poisoning
More and more claims concerning the troubled DePuy Hip continue to emerge. A recent article reveals that in addition to extreme pain from the faulty medical device, other symptoms related to metal poisoning occurred. According to one DePuy Hip patient – Tony Stauffer – discussed in the San Diego news, his hair started to fall… read more
DePuy Hip Recall Makes Some Experts Question FDA Medical Device Review Process
A recently released medical device study concludes that the FDA should “abandon” its present system for approving U.S. medical devices such as the DePuy Hip because it fails to ensure patient safety. Currently, the FDA employs a streamlined approach to approve medical device applications such as those for the beleaguered DePuy knee and hip parts… read more
Yaz Investigated For Increased Risk Of Blood Clots
Many types of birth control pills create risks of blood clots. However, new birth control research suggests that certain types of pills create an even higher risk of blood clots than others. Birth control pills that contain Drospirenone – such as Yaz, Yasmin, and Beyaz contain a two to three-time higher risk for developing blot… read more
Zimmer Introduces New Tool For Use In Defective Knee Revision Surgeries
Zimmer Holdings – maker of the defective Zimmer NexGen knee replacements – has recently announced that it has developed a complete set of Trabecular Metal material augmented shapes and cones to be used in knee revision surgeries. These new augments are intended to fill any size bone defects detected while performing surgery and supposed to… read more
Topamax May Alter Effectiveness Of Birth Control Pills
Recent reports indicate that in addition to problems such as cleft palates and cleft lip from taking Topamax, Topamax may cause oral contraceptives to lose their effectiveness. Topamax (topiramate) is a popular migraine and seizure medication that has been recently revised by the FDA as a “Class D” pregnancy drug – i.e. one where significant… read more
Topamax Recall After Reports Of Unusual Odors
Johnson & Johnson has issued a Topamax recall after receiving complaints about an unusual odor linked to a byproduct from a chemical used in treating wood. Sources believe the contamination may have occurred as a result of the way medication is shipped and stored. Topamax has recently come under fire after the FDA issued warnings… read more