September 13, 2016 - Factors Which Influence Stryker Hip Failure - Although doctors have identified specific factors which appear to cause those with an ABGII or Rejuvenate to be more likely to suffer adverse symptoms, such as metallosis or hip failure, there may be no definitive actions patients can take to absolutely prevent such problems. Doctors have noticed that patients with Stryker hip implants on both the right and left sides are at a higher risk of total hip failure...

September 14, 2016 - First Indications that Talcum Powder Used for Feminine Hygiene Could Cause Ovarian Cancer - While there have been some 22 studies conducted on the subject of talcum powder and its link to ovarian cancer over the past thirty-five years, in fact, the first indication that talcum powder, when used in the perineal area, could potentially cause ovarian cancer, occurred in the early 1970’s.  In 1971, British researchers analyzed 13 ovarian tumors under a microscope. The researchers found...

June 10, 2016 - Talcum Powder Used for Feminine Hygiene Could Potentially Cause Cancer of the Reproductive Organs - In 1971, researchers found talc particles deeply embedded in the ovarian tumors of ten out of thirteen women. This led to the theory that talc particles can travel through the vagina and Fallopian tubes, into the ovaries, leading to talcum powder ovarian cancer...