Certain medications designed to treat illnesses and symptoms in a sick patient can actually make things much worse by triggering a rare, intensely painful, and often life-threatening disease known as
In January, the manufacturer of Roundup, the most popular weed killer in the world, received a tough verdict from a Pennsylvania jury.
Monsanto and its parent company Bayer were ordered
About 3.6 million women give birth every year in the U.S. While childbirth is a happy occasion, it carries the risk of serious medical complications, and some of these patients will be left with permanent damage. Pelvic floor injuries are some of the most common…
A Florida woman died after being burned by a robotic device while undergoing colon cancer surgery, according to a new federal lawsuit. The suit alleges that a robotic device tore
Former Boy Scouts who selected a quick payout option in the 2022 sex abuse settlement appear to have inadvertently cost themselves a much higher award.
The settlement, the largest relating
A birth injury recently led to the traumatic death of a newborn baby when the healthcare providers entrusted with his delivery allegedly failed to meet their standard of care. A young Georgia couple filed a lawsuit last August, claiming their child was decapitated during birth…
Every mother hopes for a smooth pregnancy, but complications are an unfortunate reality for many. The best way to prevent pregnancy complications from turning into severe birth injuries is to receive quality healthcare before, during, and after pregnancy. Despite steady advances in obstetric medic
As the United States Tennis Association (USTA) navigates a federal lawsuit involving alleged sex abuse against a female tennis player, it has launched an official review of its safeguarding policies
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,
