Nexium®, Prilosec®, And Other Heartburn Medications Carry Dangerous Side Effects Nearly one out of every five people in the U.S. experiences heartburn and acid reflux, with some suffering from and aggravated condition called gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Patients with GERD rely on medications to relieve symptoms of burning in their throats, painful gas, and difficulty […]

A Patient’s Guide To Recalled Metal-On-Metal Artificial Hip Implant Models People who need hip replacement surgeries are placed in the difficult position of choosing which artificial device will give them the greatest amount of mobility in later years. Artificial hips can be made of ceramic, plastic, or metal, and are frequently molded with a combination […]

Zofran® May Cause Harmful Interactions With Certain Foods, Drugs, And Medical Conditions There's a lot of controversy surrounding the anti-nausea medication Zofran®, particularly when it's used by pregnant women. While there are many types of patients who shouldn't take Zofran, some patients who would otherwise benefit from the medication can suffer side effects due to […]

FDA And Drugmaker Warnings About Zofran® For Patients And Prescribers Anti-nausea medications can be lifesaving for patients undergoing chemotherapy and recovering from invasive surgeries. One of these medications, Zofran®, is well-known for its ability to control nausea and vomiting. However, the medication may not help a large number of patients—and in some cases, the drug can worsen […]

Zofran® Dosages, Warnings, And Other Prescribing Information Nausea after surgery or radiation therapy can do far more harm than making a patient feel unwell. The inability to eat can cause patients to lose body weight, feel tired and weak, and evoke immuno-compromise that increases the risk of deadly infections. Since eating improves health and bodily functions, many […]

Failures And Flaws That Led To The Stryker Hip Implant Recalls Like most people who have received an artificial hip, you may be wondering if your device is one of the implants making the headlines. Several manufacturers have initiated recalls and warnings about the failures of these devices, many of which have led to revision surgeries, including Stryker […]

How Patients Can Identify A DePuy ASR Hip Implant Failure Many patients who have undergone hip replacement surgeries will experience greater range of motion and restoration of the mobility they enjoyed years before. However, some will be placed in the difficult position of choosing to undergo a second surgery or keeping a device that is […]

What Patients Need To Know About Forced Air Warming Blankets You may have already heard of the dangers of forced air warming (FAW) blankets used to prevent hypothermia during surgery. But what you may not know is that these devices were approved nearly thirty years ago through the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) 510(k) premarket clearance program. […]

What Patients Need To Know Before Taking Zofran® Many patients rely on anti-nausea drugs after major medical procedures. Surgery, cancer treatments, and other necessary medical care can have widespread effects on a patient’s digestive system, and a loss of appetite can affect a patient’s ability to heal and recover. However, anti-nausea medications are not without […]

Vioxx® Injuries Can Cause Suffering Long After Patients Stop Taking The Drug Patients often take pain relievers without giving the potential side effects a second thought. Most pain relievers that consumers consider safe have been on the market for years, allowing their full effects to become known. In the case of Vioxx®, an experimental non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) released […]