Paraquat Poisoning and Its Adverse Health Effects
In the United States, only licensed applicators are given access to the herbicide Paraquat. Paraquat poisoning might not be so common in the country, but in some parts of...
Paraquat & Parkinson’s Disease: Is There a Link?
Paraquat is a highly dangerous toxic chemical used mainly for weed and grass control. Agricultural workers who were exposed to Paraquat have been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. A Paraquat...
Can Your Body Reject Hernia Mesh?
For decades, doctors have been using hernia mesh patches to repair hernias. And even though hernia mesh manufacturers say their meshes are composed of biologically compatible materials, it is...
Surgical Stapler Complications: All You Need to Know
Today, health care providers rely more on surgical staplers and staples in place of stitches and sutures due to the ease of use and increased speed promised by these...
Can a Hernia Come Back after Mesh Repair?
Surprisingly, one of the most common complications that patients have after a hernia mesh surgery is hernias coming back. Doctors call this hernia recurrence. To overcome this problem, surgeons...
Your Question Answered: Can an IUD Cause Infection?
Infection is just one of the more serious but rare side effects of an intrauterine device (IUD). The use of an IUD indeed increases your risk of coming down...
Precautions after Hernia Surgery: Dos and Don’ts and What to Expect
Hernias are a common medical problem. It can affect men, women, and even children. Hernias actually happen more frequently than you think. In fact, the most common type of...
Is the Mesh Used for Hernia Repair Safe?
Hernias are an extremely common health problem. Anyone can develop this medical condition, including men, women, and children. A hernia occurs when a tissue or organ pushes through a...
Can Birth Control Cause Depression and Anxiety?
Over the years, you might have heard stories from your friend or other women who feel like they are not themselves while in birth control. They may have told...
Dealing with Hernia Mesh Pain Years Later
The hernia mesh is a medical device made of polypropylene plastic that helps provide support for damaged or weak tissue. Each year, more than 100,000 hernia mesh medical devices...