When 63-year-old John Harrison had surgery to repair his rotator cuff in 2009, he thought he would have a better quality of life and be good as new in six weeks. Instead, two weeks after the surgery, his scar turned bright red, felt hot to the...
The FDA Approval Process for New Medical Devices Should be Stronger
If the public knew what goes on in the world of the multi-billion dollar medical device manufacturing industry with regard to seeking approval, they would be very concerned, to say the least.
Lobbyists are hired by the industry, working...
Teva Pharmaceutical Pays $250 Million to Settle Propofol Lawsuits
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. reportedly will pay more than $250 million to settle nearly one hundred lawsuits over the sedative Propofol. The lawsuits allege that Teva intentionally sold the anesthetic, Propofol, in vials which were large...