The Stages of Chronic Kidney Disease
Posted on February 8, 2016
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a progressive condition that involves the gradual loss of kidney function. Many kidney specialists use a system involving stages to describe patients’ symptoms as the disease progresses, according to the National Kidney Center. Stage 1 90% Kidney Function Most people do not know they have stage 1 CKD, as they may not experience any symptoms....
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What Does a Concussion Look Like?
Posted on February 4, 2016
A person can sustain a concussion any time he or she suffers a bump, blow or jolt to the head or body that results in a quick movement of the head. It’s important that coaches and teammates look out for these injuries and any signs of a concussion that may subsequently occur. A player who sustains a concussion may appear...
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Responses to Use of Power Morcellators by the FDA, FBI, GOA and Market
Posted on February 3, 2016
The first reference to power morcellators spurring the ongoing controversy was in December 2013 when the Wall Street Journal profiled Dr. Amy Reed, an anesthesiologist at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston. Dr. Reed underwent a routine morcellation laparoscopic hysterectomy at Brigham & Women’s Hospital to remove uterine fibroids and discovered – after the surgery – that the mass...
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Causes of Chronic Kidney Disease
Posted on February 2, 2016
More than 10 percent of adults in the United States have chronic kidney disease (CKD), which involves the gradual loss of kidney function. That’s more than 20 million people with varying stages of the disease, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). There are numerous risk factors and causes of chronic kidney disease, such as diabetes and...
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Power Morcellator Litigation: A Closer Look at Putting Women at Risk
Posted on February 1, 2016
46. The number of cases currently pending in In re Ethicon, Inc. Powel Morcellator Products Liability Litigation (MDL 2652) pending in the District of Kansas (D. Kan. No. 15-md-2652-KHV). 1 in 352. 1 in 368. 1 in 278. These figures represent estimates of the number of women who are at risk of having a deadly cancer spread when undergoing routine...
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The Sudden and Painful Effects of Brachial Neuritis after a Vaccine
Posted on January 28, 2016
Brachial neuritis is an extremely painful condition that’s exacerbated by the simplest of movements. A person who develops brachial neuritis after a vaccine can suffer intense pain for a few hours up to several weeks, but low-grade pain and arm weakness may persist for up to a year. The condition, which is also known as neuralgic amyotrophy or Parsonage-Turner syndrome, can...
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Proton Pump Inhibitors Linked to Adverse Effects, May be Overprescribed
Posted on January 27, 2016
More than 15 million Americans used proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) such as Prevacid, Prilosec and Nexium in 2013 to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), ulcers, and other stomach acid-related issues. However, a serious and life-threatening side effect was recently associated with PPIs, which are among the most commonly used drugs in the world. An analysis of medical records from more...
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Medical Journal Highlights Current Power Morcellator Debate
Posted on January 27, 2016
This January issue of Obstetrics & Gynecology features two articles diametrically opposed in their messages as to the true risk of power morcellation. In this month's issue, a group of 48 top gynecological surgeons, headed by William Parker of UCLA, and a few women’s health advocates, including Carla Dionne of the National Uterine Fibroid Foundation (NUFF.org), published a letter directed...
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Filing Deadlines for Vaccine Claims
Posted on January 26, 2016
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Health Resources and Services Administration has set time limits for vaccine reaction victims and their families to be eligible for compensation. It is therefore very important to contact a vaccine lawyer as soon as possible if you or a loved one suffered a rare adverse reaction to a vaccine. The sooner victims file...
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Chronic Kidney Disease and Acid Reflux Medication
Posted on January 25, 2016
Chronic kidney disease is a condition that worsens over the course of months or years as a person’s kidneys lose their ability to function properly. People with chronic kidney disease may not have noticeable symptoms until kidney function has greatly declined, according to an article by Medline Plus. Symptoms of advanced kidney damage may include: Bone pain Changes in skin...
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Use of Popular Stomach Acid Drugs Linked to Chronic Kidney Disease Risk
Posted on January 22, 2016
A widely used class of stomach acid drugs called “Proton pump inhibitors” (PPIs) have been associated with an increased risk for chronic kidney disease, according to two population-based analyses published in JAMA Internal Medicine in January 2016. An estimated 15 million Americans take PPI drugs, which reduce the production of acid made by the stomach glands. These drugs are typically...
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Vaccine Encephalopathy
Posted on January 21, 2016
Encephalopathy is a medical emergency that requires hospitalization. It’s a life-threatening condition that’s traumatic not only for the victim, but also for the people who see it happen. Young children with acute encephalopathy may suffer a seizure or lose consciousness, or they may be unable to respond to their environment or even make eye contact with familiar people or things. Aside...
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