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Pain Relief Compounding Creams Linked to Potential Fraud

Potential fraud has led the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to investigate $500 million in healthcare fraud. The compounding creams in question are for pain management purposes. It is reported that the creams are mainly marketed to the elderly and athletes. Fraud complaints have come from multiple private insurance companies. Other major healthcare providers such as… Continue reading

$72 Million Verdict Johnson & Johnson Talcum Powder Cancer Death Lawsuit

Talcum powder, used by millions of women for personal hygiene, caused the death of Jacqueline Fox. She was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. She used Johnson & Johnson talc-based baby powder and Shower to Shower for some 35 years. The lawsuit came about when it was found that the manufacturer knew of the cancer risk associated… Continue reading

3M Bair Hugger Warning: Infections Associated with Orthopedic Surgery

More than one dozen lawsuits have been filed against Bair in connection with the Bair Hugger warming blanket used during surgical procedures. Claims state that the device is defective. The warming blanket can come in contact with bacteria and contaminants on operating room floors, which can get into the procedure location causing infections and other serious… Continue reading

FDA Class I Recall: Brainlab Cranial Image-Guided Surgery System

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a Class I Recall of all Brainlab Cranial Image-Guided Surgery Systems before version 3.0. This comes after findings exposed errors in the navigation system that can lead to serious injury and/or death. The potential for errors in navigation system display in comparison to a patient’s anatomy can lead… Continue reading

Ohio Medical Malpractice Cases May Go to Federal Court

Hundreds of spine patients claim that an Ohio doctor, Dr. Abubakar Atiq Durrani, botched surgeries and completed unnecessary procedures. Many of these medically-unnecessary surgeries were billed to Medicare and Medicaid. Attorneys for both the doctor and local hospitals where he practiced have filed motions to move these cases to the U.S. District Court. The indictment… Continue reading

Consumer Product Danger: Hoverboards are a Fire Risk

Metra, a major transportation system in Chicago, Illinois has banned the use of hoverboards on all of its modes of public trains. These electronic scooters are shown in several stories, and in video evidence, to catch fire while charging or spontaneously. All U.S. Airlines have banned hoverboards from their buildings and aircraft given the fire… Continue reading

Federal Government Keeping a Very Close Eye on Home-Care Fraud

Home healthcare fraud is an increasing issue. The Department of Justice indicates that there is a steady incline in healthcare fraud cases where home healthcare/hospice providers are concerned. Roughly half of the claims received involve a home healthcare provider according to DOJ spokesman Peter Carr. In 2012, a study of 2010 home healthcare claims was conducted. The… Continue reading

Superbug-Contaminated Endoscope Lawsuit – 2 Deaths Reported

Two deaths have been reported as a result of potential superbug contamination in endoscopes used at the University Of California Los Angeles Medical Center. Endoscopes are inserted through the throat to examine the body from the inside. A small camera is on the end of medical-grade flexible tubing. Endoscopes are reusable medical devices, requiring a thorough… Continue reading

Benicar Warning: Medication Causes Dangerous and Undisclosed Side Effects

Benicar, also known as olmesartan, has been linked to dangerous side effects in patients nationwide. The drug is manufactured by Daiichi Sankyo and Forest Laboratories. Daiichi Sankyo is based in Japan. The serious side effects were experienced  while maintaining proper dosages of the drug. The warning also applies to Benicar HT, Tribenzor and Azor. These… Continue reading

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