Do you trust the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to keep you informed about the dangers that crop up with medical devices, products and drugs? You probably shouldn't. It's no secret that medical product manufacturers don't like recalls on their products. They're...
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Asbestos faces new restrictions under EPA ban
After mounting criticism regarding its asbestos policy, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has tightened the rules on the importation and use of products containing asbestos in the United States. The new rule stops just short of a complete ban on all asbestos...
Misdiagnosis is the major cause of malpractice involving children
When you're a parent, you hate it when your child is sick. You turn to a doctor you trust to make sure that your child gets whatever they need to get better. Unfortunately, doctors seem to have a particularly difficult time diagnosing illnesses in young children with...
Why your electronic health care records aren’t making you safer
The odds are very high that you haven't seen a physician with a paper chart in a very long time. Back in 2009, the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH) pressured physicians and hospitals to adopt electronic health records. The...
A federal jury finds Cook Medical IVC filters defective
If you have an intravenous filter in your body, you will likely find the latest lawsuit about defective devices of interest. A federal jury in Indianapolis, IN, has found the IVC filters Cook Medical makes to be defective and a danger to patients. About IVC...
