Transvaginal mesh implants are becoming one of the most controversial medical implants in recent years. Their original use was to treat pelvic organ prolapse and stress urinary incontinence, and transvaginal mesh has been a commonly used device since its approval by the FDA in 2002. Several years after FDA approval, severe side effects directly caused...
There has been a series of recalls involving several well-known high blood pressure medications. Some of these medications, offered by different manufacturers, include Losartan, Valsartan, and Irbesartan. A massive recall came from Aurobindo Pharma USA who voluntarily recalled over 80 lots of their popular high blood pressure medications including the following: Valsartan HCTZ Tablets Amlodipine...
Valsartan (Diovan) is a member of a class of drugs known as angiotensin-II receptor blockers (ARBs). These medications are often used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure) and heart failure. In people with heart failure, Valsartan also reduces the likelihood of having emergency heart issues and helps people live for longer post heart attack. This...
When children and adults are unable to breathe on their own, they rely on medical technology to breathe for them. This technology comes in many forms; tracheal tubes and resuscitation devices are common examples of equipment that can help people take in one of life’s most important elements—oxygen. Tracheal tubes are inserted into a person’s...