Because of the severe—and common—risks associated with pelvic mesh, talk to your doctor. There are key questions patients should ask …
Dangerous Marketing to Blame in Yaz Birth Control Lawsuit
Yaz became a wildly popular form of birth control in the United States after hitting the market in 2006. By …
Risperdal Can Lead to Male Breasts, Psychological Scarring
Powerful drugs come with powerful side effects. Risperdal effectively treats several mental illnesses, but can also cause significant damage. One …
Transvaginal Mesh Settlements and Compensation: Why, What, and How
Most women who had transvaginal mesh surgery for pelvic organ prolapse or stress urinary incontinence didn’t know how bad it …
Pelvic Mesh Claims: The Risks and Benefits
About 3.3 million women suffering from pelvic organ prolapse (POP) undergo over 300,000 POP surgeries annually. Millions of women also …
Invokana-Related Ketoacidosis: What to Look For
Invokana helps type 2 diabetes patients regulate blood sugar. Invokana lowers A1C (blood sugar measured over a 90-day period). Also …
What the Xarelto Anticoagulant Does to Your Body
How the Xarelto Anticoagulant Works To understand Xarelto, we first have to understand blood clots. Blood clotting (or “coagulation”) happens …
FDA: Birth Control PIlls May Increase Risk of Yaz Blood Clots by 3x
On April 10, 2012 the FDA published a drug safety announcement about the risk of Yaz blood clots from drospirenone-containing …
FDA Approves New Mesh, Despite Transvaginal Mesh Litigation
A new mesh device has been approved by the FDA, despite backlash from patients who have been harmed by similar instruments.
Xarelto Internal Bleeding Measurements Found to Be Unreliable
A recent study found tests used to measure bleeding risks may not be effective for patients taking Xarelto.