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Could A Stapler Be Harmful For Your Health

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In 2015, Medtronic, a medical equipment supplier, recalled a line of their surgical staplers for failing to fire or firing incompletely. Surgical staplers typically sever blood vessels and simultaneously staple both ends closed.  If the stapler misfires, the severed blood vessel may bleed uncontrollably. If you have had cardio, thoracic, or abdominal surgery since 2015,… Continue reading

FDA Warns Public of the Dangers of Injectable Silicone Fillers

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Most people set New Year’s resolutions to improve their appearance. For some, this means eating healthier or exercising more. But others are interested in saving up for quicker fixes such as body augmentation. Body augmentation is nothing new, but there are new techniques constantly emerging on the market. One of the methods for filling out… Continue reading

What if You Have Been Misdiagnosed?

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You’ve visited your doctor feeling lethargic and weak. You’re diagnosed with depression, but you only find out much later that you actually have a thyroid disease. Or perhaps what you were told was acid reflux turns out to be a serious case of throat cancer. In both of these cases, starting the necessary treatment could… Continue reading

FDA Issues Warning on Infant Sleep Positioners

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The FDA has issued an official warning on the use of sleep positioners meant to keep infants under the age of six months from rolling over. Such devices are often marketed as reducing the risk of SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome). However, the FDA states that it has never approved any item for such use.… Continue reading

Medtronic Diabetes Infusion Sets Recalled, FDA Reports

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Faulty insulin infusion sets have been identified due to an error in which a vent membrane gets blocked with fluid. The membrane is intended to release pressure inside the pump. But when it blocked, it resulted in excessive doses of insulin. The risk of getting a high insulin dose is greatest when the infusion set… Continue reading

Suspect Medical Malpractice? What to Do and Not Do

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Many unfortunate victims of medical malpractice lost out on the chance to see compensation for their suffering because they didn’t know what to do. Don’t make the same mistakes. Do follow this list of the dos and don’ts for filing a medical malpractice claim. Don’t Wait The Georgia statute of limitations for filing a medical… Continue reading

Think You Might be a Victim of Credit Card Fraud? Here’s What to Do

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A Gwinnett County movie theater was the site for a credit card scam involving two employees may have compromised hundreds of bank and credit cards. Eight people have already been confirmed to be affected by this scam. Have you visited this theater complex any time from May through July of this year? You should seriously… Continue reading

FDA Issues Safety Alert on Balloon Surgery for Obesity Treatment

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A weight-loss procedure involving inserting a silicone balloon into the stomach has been associated with five deaths within the past year. According to the FDA, Orbera Intragastric Balloon System and ReShape Integrated Dual Balloon System were linked to the five deaths. In balloon surgery, the provider endoscopically inserts one or two deflated silicone balloons into… Continue reading

What to Do When You’ve Been Robbed

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That moment when you walked into your home and realized a stranger had been there is one you’ll never forget. It can take a few minutes for the reality of the situation to set in. Locks are broken. Furniture has been moved. Things are missing. You’ve been robbed. Here are the first steps you should… Continue reading

FDA Announces Recall on Abbott Vascular Coronary Catheters

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Doctors, hospitals, and patients alike are concerned about the recent recall of a line of coronary catheters. Three of Abbott Vascular’s products have a record of malfunction that has proven fatal in one case. Accordingly, Abbott voluntarily recalled these devices on March 22, 2017. Could this recall have affected you? What You Should Know The… Continue reading

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