Additional Problems Caused by the Pinnacle - As patients engage in activity—even something as simple as walking—the metal parts of the Pinnacle rub against one another, causing tiny metal ions to shear away, imbedding themselves in the surrounding hip tissues or making their way to the bloodstream where they cause such symptoms as...

In response to President Donald Trump’s pullout of the Iranian nuclear deal, lawmakers in Iran lit a paper United States flag on fire shouting “Death to America.” Trump’s decision could destroy the 2015 nuclear accord, and the Iranian Parliament’s flag-burning demonstration speaks to the level of public anger in response to that decision...

If you have been implanted with a retrievable IVC filter and have heard many of the safety concerns regarding these filters, you may wonder about the FDA stance on IVC filters. Retrievable IVC filters are small metal devices which are used to prevent blood clots from traveling from the legs or pelvic region to the heart or lungs. Although...

Regarding the ongoing Johnson & Johnson talcum powder ovarian cancer lawsuits and the recent victories on the part of plaintiffs who claimed J & J’s baby powder with talc gave them ovarian cancer—many wonder why there are not warning labels on baby powders which contain talc...

The Cases in Anti-Terrorism Lawsuits - Under the United States Anti-Terrorism Act, any national of the United States and his or her survivors may sue for any injuries received through acts of international terrorism. Under this Act, organizations that support international terrorism may also be held accountable...