Xarelto and Bleeding Injuries
BY Chelsie King Garza FILED UNDER: Dangerous Products
Xarelto was jointly developed by Janssen Pharmaceuticals, a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson and Bayer Health Care. Xarelto is an anticoagulant used to reduce the risk of stroke, blood clots, pulmonary embolism, and deep vein thrombosis. Despite the possible benefits of the drug use, Xarelto has been linked to a substantially increased risk of internal
Talcum powder and ovarian cancer
BY Chelsie King Garza FILED UNDER: Dangerous Products
Talcum powder has been used as part of women’s daily hygiene regimen for years. Talc may be responsible for causing ovarian cancer in thousands of women each year. The link between Johnson & Johnson’s talcum powder and ovarian cancer dates back as early as 1971, when a study of ovarian cancer patients revealed talc particles
Bariatric Surgery
BY Chelsie King Garza FILED UNDER: Medical Malpractice
Two thirds of Americans, or an estimated 97 million people, are now overweight or obese, so healthcare providers frequently interact with patients who are struggling to lose weight. Indeed, obesity is an important clinical problem that cannot be ignored, and high quality healthcare is critical in efforts to improve health in this population. Additionally, with
Drunk Driving Accidents Statistics
BY Chelsie King Garza FILED UNDER: Highway Crashes
EVERY DAY IN AMERICA, 28 PEOPLE DIE AS A RESULT OF DRUNK DRIVING CRASHES. [1] Drunk driving accidents can cause immense physical, emotional, and financial damage. It is estimated that drunk driving costs the United States $199 billion every year. [2] This figure does not include the individual costs of medical bills, loss of household