In January 2020, after a brief investigation, the Food and Drug Administration approved Tepezza for sale in the United States. This drug treats thyroid eye disease, a rare condition also…
Most people who got next-generation Exactech ankle, knee, or hip implants believed these artificial joints would restore mobility, last a long time, and have few of the side-effects associated with…
WE ARE NO LONGER ACCEPTING CPAP CASES Many people struggle with sleep apnea and other serious problems. These issues are especially common among World Trade Center survivors. For all these…
FDA Has Second Thoughts About the JET 7 Catheter Less than a year after it declared the gadget was safe, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a Class I…
permanent, there is very little that any gadget can do. But Advanced Bionics’ cochlear implant was different. This device, when implanted in the skull, could supposedly restore lost hearing. Unfortunately,…
For many years, pentosan polysulfate, known for its band name Elmiron®, has been one of the most commonly-prescribed drugs for patients struggling with Interstitial Cystitis, a rare and extremely painful…
WE ARE NO LONGER ACCEPTING ZANTAC CASES Over-the-counter Zantac (Ranitidine) is already one of the largest-selling antacids in the United States. Annual revenue exceeds $125 million. That market share was…
Your Rights if Injured by a Prescription Drug or Medical Device Technological advancements in the fields of chemistry, medicine and biology have allowed for the creation of prescription drugs, over-the-counter…
The AIDS epidemic, which was rampant in the United States in the 1980s and 1990s, has largely died down. Better education and more effective preventative measures have contributed significantly to…