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What is the HCG Treatment for Low T and Is It Effective?

Men with symptoms of low testosterone may find HCG a useful add-on to increase their energy levels, strength, muscle mass and bone density. HCG is a bio-identical human hormone secreted by the placenta in the pregnant female. The male counterpart to HCG is called LH (leutinizing hormone secreted by the pituitary) and is the messenger which instructs the testicles to make more testosterone.

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Problems Associated With Metal Hip Implants: Metallosis - The Metal on Metal Hip eBook, Part 7

In medical terms, metallosis is defined as aseptic fibrosis or local necrosis caused by corrosion of a metal device implanted in the body and the subsequent release of metal ion debris. Metallosis has also been described also as the macroscopic staining of the soft tissues…associated with abnormal wear. When metal surfaces come in contact with one another during periods of activity on the part of the patient—or when the polyethylene liner between the two metal components has degraded, allowing unintended contact between the metal parts—corrosion, fretting and excess wear can occur.

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What is the Latest Update on the DePuy Pinnacle Hip Implant Litigation?

According to court documents, over 5,600 DePuy Pinnacle lawsuits are pending in an MDL which is currently underway in the Northern District of Texas, U.S. District Court. These lawsuits allege injury from the metal-on-metal version of the DePuy Pinnacle hip implant which utilizes the Ultamet metal-on-metal Pinnacle liner. Plaintiffs are questioning whether the DePuy Pinnacle should have been recalled along with the DePuy ASR, which was recalled in August, 2010. The first federal trials for the Pinnacle are expected to begin in September, 2014.

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Is the Stryker Rejuvenate Hip Implant Really That Bad?

If you have a Stryker Rejuvenate metal hip implant you may well wonder whether you could develop Stryker hip metallosis or chromium and cobalt poisoning, and whether you should speak to a Stryker hip recall lawyer. You may also wonder when Stryker first became aware of the issues associated with the Rejuvenate, and whether that knowledge could have saved you—and thousands of others—from the problems associated with the Stryker Rejuvenate.

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What is the Latest Update on the Stryker Rejuvenate Litigation?

In early 2014, Stryker Corporation settled the first four Rejuvenate and ABGII hip replacement lawsuits filed since the Stryker hip recall. On March 15, 2014, eight more Stryker Rejuvenate hip lawsuits were settled. Following the resolution of the first four Rejuvenate cases, ten more were ordered to mediation by Judge Martinotti. One of those cases was delayed, and eight of the nine...

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What is the HCG Treatment for Low T and Is It Effective?

Problems Associated With Metal Hip Implants: Metallosis - The Metal on Metal Hip eBook, Part 7

What is the Latest Update on the DePuy Pinnacle Hip Implant Litigation?

Is the Stryker Rejuvenate Hip Implant Really That Bad?

What is the Latest Update on the Stryker Rejuvenate Litigation?

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