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Paragard IUD New Placement System Announced
CooperSurgical, the pharmaceutical company behind the Paragard intrauterine device (IUD) has announced a new insertion process. The inserter, approved by the Food and Drug Administration earlier this year, has a built-in loading tip and single-hand functionality to simplify Paragard’s placement. An IUD is a small,…
Benefits of Donor Breast Milk Highlighted Amid NEC Baby Formula Lawsuits
With an ever-increasing number of NEC lawsuits being filed against baby formula manufacturers, health officials have spoken out publicly on the need to protect premature babies by emphasizing the benefits of breast milk, especially in light of the risks linked to cow’s milk-based formulas. Necrotizing…
Dangers of Using Diabetes Weight Loss Drugs Without a Prescription
Prescription diabetes weight loss drugs have become a popular option for those looking to lose weight. However, a recent Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center study highlighted a startling trend. Nearly 25% of U.S. adults said they would consider a prescription weight loss medication without…
What Is Depo Provera?
For women who choose to utilize birth control methods, there are a variety of options available. They range from injectable shots, IUD devices, implants, the pill, and more. Some options are associated with hormones while others are hormone-free. For some, choosing birth control means selecting…
Another Bankruptcy Filing Amid J&J Talc Baby Powder Lawsuits
Many cancer victims and advocates who hope to see more accountability put on Johnson & Johnson (J&J) for the injuries caused by the company’s talc baby powder are dismayed by a recent decision by a Houston judge. On October 10, U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Christopher Lopez…
More Research Is Requested for NEC and Baby Formulas
Being a parent nowadays is more challenging than it has been in the past. From how to parent, infant product recalls, pandemic impacts, and formula versus breastfeeding, parents’ knowledge and patience are stretched to the limits. For those who rely on infant formula to feed…
How the Supreme Court Ruling on Purdue Pharma Opioid Settlement Could Impact Other Mass Tort Settlements
In June, the United States Supreme Court rejected the Purdue Pharma settlement that would have protected the Sackler family, the owners and founders of the corporation, over their role in the opioid crisis. The Sackler name has become linked with the highly addictive Oxycontin, and…
What You Need to Know About the Paragard IUD Removal Process
For women across the country, many use some form of birth control. Birth control options include pills, condoms, patches, implants, shots, and intrauterine devices (IUDs). Of the five IUD medical devices approved for use in the U.S., the Paragard IUD is made of copper and…