Recent Posts in July, 2017

• IVC Filter Moratorium: Less Is More

  Jul 31, 2017
  In the Journal of the American Medical Association, Dr. Rita F. Redberg calls for a stop of the use of Inferior Vena Cava (IVC) filters, due to the ...
  Posted By Rheingolf, Giuffra, Ruffo & Plotkin LLP
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• Physiomesh Hernia Mesh Case Conference Date Set by Multidistrict Litigation Judge

  Jul 24, 2017
  The Ethicon Physiomesh has been linked to numerous device failures and patient health safety issues across the United States. In response, many ...
  Posted By Rheingold, Valet, Rheingold, Ruffo & Giuffra LLP
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• Popular Heartburn Medicine Linked to Increased Risk of Death

  Jul 18, 2017
  As a commonly used over-the-counter and prescription drug, Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs) are meant to remedy heartburn and prevent the formation of ...
  Posted By Giselle Cornejo
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• As Injuries Mount, Lawsuits Over Stryker LFIT Anatomic CoCr V40 Femoral Heads Consolidated into Federal Multi-District Litigation & State Multi-County Litigation

  Jul 14, 2017
  On August 29, 2016, Howmedica Osteonics Corp. recalled 42,519 of the Stryker-branded LFIT defective hips due to FDA regulations. The “higher than ...
  Posted By Queenie Cheng
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• Republican Bill Slashes Rights of Medical Malpractice Victims

  Jul 11, 2017
  The severe consequences of medical errors have come with an enormous cost. The British Medical Journal reported that medical error is the third ...
  Posted By Giselle Conejo
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• Conservative Supreme Court Decision Shuts the Door on Injured Victims

  Jul 6, 2017
  In a recent 8-1 decision, Supreme Court justices set a dangerous precedent that holds severe implications for injured victims. In a lawsuit against ...
  Posted By Giselle Cornejo
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