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The debate as to whether or not metal-on-metal hip replacement systems provide their recipients with a positive risk/benefit profile has plagued the medical device industry for years. Unfortunately, however, the current debate may be nearing its final days. According to cumulative data collected from foreign registries, metal-on-metal hip replacements exhibit an increased propensity for…

The exponential growth in the use of dietary supplements has witnessed a twofold increase over the past ten years. Accordingly, their popularity has given rise to a $62-billion-a-year industry that shows no signs of slowing down. Of particular concern, however, is the rate in which illegally adulterated products are permitted access to the U.S….

Zimmer, a world leader in musculoskeletal health, has recently been the target of intense public scrutiny after numerous reports of product failure have plagued the company. As early as last year, Zimmer announced a recall of their Zimmer NexGen MIS knee replacement system upon receiving confirmation that 68,000 components were reported to have been…

Having already been the subject of a 2007 recall, Bumbo Baby seats have once again become a reason for worry. Subsequently, numerous children have been injured after maneuvering out of or falling from these baby seats. Of significant concern, however, are several traumatic head injuries that have occurred during such a fall. Accordingly, the…

Botulinum toxin, otherwise known as Botox, is a neurotoxin protein that is more known for its cosmetic indications. However, Botox is widely used in the treatment of migraines, cerebral palsy, dystonia, muscle spasms, and numerous other medical conditions in children and adults. Unfortunately, the use of Botox has been associated with potentially lethal complications….

Lexapro (generic: escitalopram) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment and prevention of major depressive disorders and generalized anxiety disorders. As a viable treatment option, Lexapro has been prescribed to approximately 18 million adults in the United States. However, recent studies suggest that Lexapro treatment may coincide…

Also known as a proton pump inhibitor (PPI), Prevacid (generic: lansoprazole) works to decrease the amount of acid produced by the stomach so that patients may treat the symptoms of excessive stomach acid. Unfortunately, this medication has been associated with harmful Prevacid side effects. Patients who use Prevacid may develop weaker bones that results…

Many people believe that the minimal regulations placed on New England Compounding Centers (NECC) are to blame for the recent fungal meningitis outbreak affecting approximately 23 states nationwide. Subsequently, the contamination of their injectable steroid used to treat back pain may have been avoided with the introduction of stricter regulations. However, compounding pharmacies, such…