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In the past few years, the hernia mesh device has been increasingly used in hernia repair surgeries that it has been considered as a gold standard in treating hernias. Recently, however, surgical mesh implants have been linked to a wide array of side effects and complications. In fact, the hernia mesh medical device has been […]
Pesticides, pollutants, and even heavy metals continue to be under scrutiny for their potential adverse effects to the environment and to humans. These chemicals have also been linked to an increased risk of developing Parkinson’s disease (PD). In the United States alone, the number of PD patients has increased by 35% over the last 10 […]
A surgeon uses stitches and staples for wound closure after surgery. However, these materials are not perfect, and a surgical incision may reopen, either partially or completely. This condition is also known as wound dehiscence. A surgical site infection is known as a common cause of wound dehiscence. In surgery with staples, infection is also […]
Modern agriculture and farming heavily relies on chemicals such as pesticides and fertilizers for a better crop yield. However, both substances have also been constantly under scrutiny for their potential harmful effects to humans, the environment, and even animals. For instance, complaints in the Paraquat lawsuit have talked about how exposure to a popular herbicide […]
The intrauterine device (IUD) is generally known to be safe and effective in preventing pregnancy. But no single birth control method is a hundred percent fool-proof. Can anything make an IUD less effective? As it turns out, certain things can actually interfere with your IUD and may render it less effective. What Can Cause an […]
There is mounting evidence that exposure to a number of environmental chemicals can have adverse effects on a woman’s pregnancy and even her child’s developmental health. A certain environmental chemical that has been linked to a wide array of complications, including birth defects, is the pesticide. But aside from being a threat to expectant mothers […]
More than 1 million hernia repair surgeries are done in the United States each year. However, not all of these procedures are successful. In fact, the hernia mesh device, which has been the gold standard of hernia treatment has been named in several complaints filed in the court. According to plaintiffs who have filed a […]
Evidence on health issues associated with pesticides continues to mount. And these chemicals do not only affect the health of your family or your pets, but even the environment and the rest of the population as a whole. So before you decide to treat your lawn with pesticide, you should first understand the risks involved […]
An intrauterine device (IUD) is a small, T-shaped device only a doctor or nurse can implant into the uterus in order to prevent pregnancy. Known to be generally safe and effective, this birth control method is steadily becoming a favorite among women, just behind the birth control pill. But no form of contraception is completely […]
Every surgical procedure comes with a number of risks, and a surgery to close a wound with surgical staples is no exception. Although considered rare, a patient can potentially suffer from allergic reactions due to staples. Read the article to learn more about what triggers this side effect and how you can ask help from […]