Cobaltism Dangers Thousands of patients have been negatively impacted by the DePuy ASR hip implants. One such health issue caused by the defective implants is cobalt poisoning (cobaltism)….
Via a press release dated November 23, 2010, Sonova AG, the parent company of Advanced Bionics issued a voluntary, worldwide recall of all Advanced Bionics HiRes90k cochlear implant devises….
Cobaltism, or Cobalt poisoning, is a potentially serious health threat that is caused by exposure to dangerous levels of cobalt. Typically, cobalt poisoning occurs as a result of breathing in or…
Reently, news broke that a grand jury in Somerset, New Jersey indicted former Melrose Place star Amy Locane for aggravated manslaughter and assault by auto, which carry a potential prison…
Serious Accident Drinking and driving can result in serious consequences and ultimately end in tragedy. Drivers who drink and drive not only put their own life in jeopardy, but also the lives of…
While crossing a street in Atlanta, a woman was struck by a Cobb County transit bus. The impact was so severe that one of her legs was completely detached from her body and the other severely…
Tractor-Trailer Accidents Drivers know to be cautious of large trucks. That is because a collision with a large truck could prove fatal. In 2007, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration…
If you are someone who had hip replacement surgery in 2003 or after, you need to determine whether you have a recalled DePuy ASR Hip Implant. This is very important because DePuy Orthopaedics…
Cobalt has the potential to cause serious injury. In excess, cobalt blocks cellular metabolism. This can result in damage to multiple organs. Cobaltism can occur with arthroplasty implants and…
DePuy’s Faulty Hip Implant Devices Hip implants are supposed to improve your health. They are not supposed to create more problems and require corrective surgery. However, more than 93,000…
Over two million Americans take some type of product that has Reglan in it. Even with it’s wide spread popularity and continuous use, the drug has been linked to tardive dyskinesia. The…