The litigation nightmare that has plagued medical device giant Philips Respironics for nearly two years isn’t over, despite a settlement agreement of at least $479 million finalized in September
A new medication for thyroid eye disease, widely hailed as a wonder drug upon its release, has been linked to serious hearing problems, including tinnitus and permanent hearing loss.
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Millions of Americans suffer from tinnitus – the perception of sound without an external source, so others cannot hear it. Sounds such as ringing, roaring, or buzzing are not usually severe
Two years ago, Philips Respironics was forced to recall millions of its machines designed to help patients with breathing issues. The products included ventilators, bilevel positive airway pressure (Bilevel PAP,
While preparing for your child’s birth, there are many exciting things to think about and do. It can be easy to push the thought of something going wrong to the back of your mind – but unfortunately, labor and delivery complications are possible. Among the…
Bringing home your baby should be among the most wonderful occasions in your life. Unfortunately, not every baby is born in good health. It’s heartbreaking enough when your newborn arrives with a serious health condition; how do you cope when a negligent act causes that…
While fairly rare, there are still about 6 to 8 birth injuries for every 1,000 births. Some birth injuries are unavoidable; not all complications can be prevented. Childbirth is a complicated process, and doctors and medical teams must make split-second decisions throughout labor and delivery.…
For years, people suffering from congestion, the common cold, or the flu have relied on the drug phenylephrine, which is found in over-the-counter medicines like Sudafed PE, Vicks Nyquil Sinex
It is no longer a secret that thousands of boys have suffered sexual abuse during their time spent within the Boy Scouts of America (BSA), an organization congressionally chartered in
Childbirth causes severe health complications for thousands of women every year. Many mothers have positive experiences giving birth, but the ramifications can last a lifetime for those who don’t.
One of the leading causes of death in the United States is allergic drug reactions. For those diagnosed with Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) or toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN), this may not
The manufacturer of Tepezza (teprotumumab-trbw), an intravenous treatment for thyroid eye disease (TED), has been under fire since its introduction. A link between the drug and serious hearing issues has
