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Blood Test Could Help Detect Pancreatic Cancer Early
Researchers in Japan have developed a new blood test that may hold promise for catching pancreatic cancer early enough to improve patient survival. That could be good news for diabetes patients, who may be at an increased risk of developing pancreatic cancer if they take certain medications, including Januvia and Byetta. The new screening method [...]
Massive Hip Recalls Cause Financial Setbacks for Johnson & Johnson, Stryker
Hip implant recalls cost orthopaedic manufacturing companies Stryker and Johnson & Johnson millions of dollars so far in 2013, according to first-quarter earnings reports by the companies. Stryker Corporation’s report of quarterly net earnings includes a $40 million charge related to the 2012 voluntary recall of its Rejuvenate and ABG II Modular-Neck Hip Stems, hiking [...]
Study: Autism Linked to Antidepressant Drug Use During Pregnancy
The use of antidepressants during pregnancy increases the risk of autism spectrum disorders in children, according to a Swedish study. The New York Times reported on the study that collected data from the Swedish medical birth register and other publicly funded sources that screen for autism spectrum disorders. The researchers also took other factors linked [...]
Journalist Informs Public About the Dangers of Transvaginal Mesh
Jane Akre, an award-winning journalist and national news editor, is the founder of Mesh Medical Device News Desk (MDND). MDND is a website that strives to “put a face on adverse events” by sharing the stories of people who suffered complications from dangerous medical devices. MDND provides the latest news, perspectives and information from the [...]
Judge Throws Out $6.5M Verdict that Linked Actos to Bladder Cancer
Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. convinced a judge to throw out a $6.5 million jury verdict awarded to a California resident who claimed the drugmaker failed to adequately warn Actos patients of bladder cancer risks caused by the blockbuster diabetes drug. After more than five days of deliberation, jurors issued a verdict in favor of Jack Cooper, [...]
New Lawsuit Filed against Medtronic over Infuse Bone Graft
An estimated 100 patients filed a federal lawsuit against Medtronic – the maker of the INFUSE Bone Graft – and a spinal surgeon who patients say performed experimental spine surgery without consent, Mass Device reported. In their claim, former patients said Dr. Abubakar Atiq Durrani “performed medically unnecessary, experimental spine surgeries … using falsely and [...]