The New York City Housing Authority has exposed thousands of New York City apartments to lead poisoning, as a result of falsely claiming proper inspections
A compensation program has been set up by the Archdiocese of Brooklyn to pay compensation for children who were abused in the past by priests
When Invokana was released in 2013 by Johnsons & Johnson, it was hailed by its manufacturers as the pinnacle of innovation in diabetes medication. Invokana
Safety issues stemming from the use of birth control pills containing drospirenone, such as Yaz and Yasmin, have been a concern for years. Studies conducted
Widely used among consumers of all ages, talcum powder is a popular product found in any drug store. However, the easily accessible product has many
Eva Echeverria had used Johnson & Johnson’s baby powder as part of her feminine hygiene routine since the age 11, unaware of the product’s link
In the United States, an estimated 800,000 people rely on implantable defibrillators to regulate their heart rhythm. However, when this life-saving device starts malfunctioning, the
The New York State Senate recently approved a bill that would amend the New York Civil Law and Practice Rules (CPLR) in order to make
Invokana has now been associated with several amputations. As of May 2017, the FDA has sounded the alarm by adding warnings for this severe side effect.
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,
As a commonly used over-the-counter and prescription drug, Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs) are meant to remedy heartburn and prevent the formation of ulcers in the
The severe consequences of medical errors have come with an enormous cost. The British Medical Journal reported that medical error is the third leading cause
In a recent 8-1 decision, Supreme Court justices set a dangerous precedent that holds severe implications for injured victims. In a lawsuit against Bristol-Meyers Squibb,
Most people who take PPIs remain on the drugs for years. However, due to increasing evidence suggesting the acid reflux drugs can lead to a
Pedestrians are the most vulnerable people on public roads, and their lack of protection puts them at an increased risk of suffering serious or even
Johnson & Johnson’s Year in Court $1 billion, $502 million, $124 million, $ 72 million, $70 million, $70 million, and $55 million. Those seven numbers
Medical errors are the third leading cause of death in the United States. They are not the patient’s fault in any way, yet the Federal
Congress’ 2008 Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act mandates the creation of a searchable product safety database. The public database is being developed by the U.S.
A lawsuit is underway in California Superior Court against DePuy, Inc., a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson for their defective ASR hip implant system. Over
For those with chronic renal disease, hemodialysis is the most common method used to treat kidney failure. For a half a century, medical professionals have
Who knew mistakes could be profitable, especially in a hospital? The common perception of medical mistakes is that, when a hospital commits wrongdoing, it can
Not long ago, the Toyota Prius was the star of the Japanese automaker’s line-up. With its distinctive appearance and hybrid technology, it was seemingly a
The Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) strategy for managing drug risks-Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies (REMS)- has garnered national attention for its lack of success
About one in 20 hospitalized patients will develop an infection. Based on the new Consumer Report of only 544 hospital who have data for surgical-site
A study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) showed that 68% of 68 ambulatory surgical centers studied exhibited at least one
Deaths and hospitalizations caused by prescription drug misuse have reached “epidemic proportions,” according to new research. In fact, drug poisoning is now the leading cause
As complaints rise against doctors in New York, the number of sanctions levied against them has dropped. The Office of Professional Medical Conduct says it
Patients go to the hospital hoping for a diagnosis, a cure, a way to feel better. According to an article in the February 22, 2010
Birth injuries are a terrifying experience. You go through this incredible experience only to have it marred by a medical error. In fact, many birth
Taxotere, a drug manufactured by Sanofi-Aventis, is used to combat various types of cancer such as breast cancer, non-small cell lung cancer, advanced stomach cancer,
Generic drug manufacturer, Ranbaxy USA, knowingly produced fake drugs at two plants in India and distributed them to the United States. Company officials knew that
There are many types of abuse, and not all of them involve neglect or outright physical harm. And now there are reports of nursing home
Obtaining additional medical opinions is the right of every patient. Knowing when and how to do this is important. New Yorkers who may be concerned
The Joint Commission, the United States’ leading hospital accreditation board, released its annual report on quality and safety last month. Included in that report was
The creative marketing of prescription drug companies continues to evolve with the growing importance of websites and social media. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration
How do prescription drugs get recalled? How do problematic artificial hips get fixed? Many manufacturers imprint a seriel number on their devices – the problem
