Search most class action websites and you will likely see news about Johnson & Johnson and Depuy hip implants. This hip implant was used by many orthopedic surgeons in procedures called a “total hip arthroplasty”. The devices were supposed to stabilize the hip-joint…
Zimmer NexGen Knee Implants
Search most class action websites and you will likely see news about Zimmer Holdings, Inc., and the NexGen Knee Implants. This medical implant was used by many orthopedic surgeons between 2003 and 2005 in total knee replacement procedures. The devices…
Zimmer ‘Durom Cup’ Hip Implants
Search most class action websites and you will likely see news about Zimmer Holdings, Inc., and the Durom Cup Hip Implant. This medical implant was used by many orthopedic surgeons in 2006, 2007, and 2008 in procedures called a “total hip…
The Danger of Toning Shoes: Consumers Beware
Consumers should beware when considering so-called “toning shoes” allegedly intended to promote fitness. The American Council on Exercise questions the existence of any evidence to support any benefit of these shoes. There have been numerous complaints to the Consumer Products…
Health Care Reform Law requires nursing homes to report suspected crimes
The 2010 health care reform law includes an Elder Justice Act provision, which requires long-term care facilities to report any reasonable suspicion of a crime against a resident to the state survey agency and local law enforcement. The provision sets…
What are the Signs and Symptoms of Hepatitis?
There are three phases of Hepatitis – Preicteric, Icteric and Posticteric. Symptoms of the first phase – the preicteric phase includes: nausea / vomiting, decreased appetite / weight loss, fever, fatigue, headache and joint pain, rt upper quadrant abdominal pain, enlarged spleen/liver/lymph…
Preventing and / or Managing Liver Cirrhosis
Liver Cirrhosis is the result of death of liver cells caused by chronic liver disease. The dead cells are replaced by scar tissue and cause liver dysfunction. Liver Cirrhosis can be prevented and / or managed by abstaining from alcohol,…
What is Liver Cirrhosis?
Cirrhosis is the result of chronic liver disease which has led to death of liver cells, which is replaced by scarring and causes liver dysfunction. The liver is located in the right upper quadrant of the abdomen and has many…