Profemur Hip Implant Fracture. Today I am going to discuss the sad state of affairs regarding Profemur metal-on-metal (MoM) hips, the early failure, and the need for painful and costly revision surgery. Metal on Metal hip implants fail prematurely at a high rate and may need a revision surgery to…
Premature Hip Implant Failure leads to $3.5M Verdict. Recently, a U.S. Court of Appeals denied an appeal from Zimmer Biomet for a new trial after a $3.5 million hip implant lawsuit verdict over premature hip implant failure. Four years ago, in 2020, an Iowan federal jury awarded $3.55 million to…
Roundup Non-Hodgkin’s Cancer Lawsuit Update. I am providing this update on the herbicide Roundup, the connection between Roundup and cancer, and the recent lawsuit verdicts against Bayer and Monsanto, the manufacturers of this deadly compound. Roundup Lawsuit Settlements Roundup is linked to Non Hodgkin’ Lymphoma and other cancers. Cancer from…
Roundup Cancer Update. I am providing this overview of the herbicide Roundup, including its history, the link to causing serious illnesses, and the lawsuits that have been filed against the manufacturers of this deadly compound. Use of Roundup linked to Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma What is Roundup? Roundup is a widely used…
Smith & Nephew BHR & R3 Lawsuit Update. I am providing this timely update regarding the ongoing problems with the Smith & Nephew Birmingham hip replacement (BHR) and R3 metal on metal hip implants. This article is a continuation of a series of articles on the general and specific problems…
Talcum Powder Lawsuit Update. I am providing this Talcum Powder lawsuit update to keep injured plaintiffs and concerned citizens informed on the latest developments in the talcum powder lawsuits. Johnson & Johnson is under fire over its talc-based Baby Powder, plaintiffs allege it causes Ovarian Cancer and Mesothelioma What are…
Biomet Hip Implant Lawsuit Review. I writing this Biomet hip implant lawsuit review to inform patients who have had various Biomet implants in place for more than 10 years and now running into problems with their hip implants. This article is a continuation of the article that I posted yesterday…
Metal-on-Metal Hip Lawsuits Update. Understanding the Implications and Outcomes The medical community hailed metal-on-metal (MoM) hip implants as a revolutionary development for patients requiring hip replacements. However, over time, several concerns arose about these implants, leading to numerous lawsuits against manufacturers. This article delves into the background, health concerns, and…
Ozempic, Hero or Villain? In this article, I will unpack the data to determine whether Ozempic and its ilk are heroes or villains. A hero by definition is a person or thing who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities. A villain, on the other hand,…
Ozempic, a Bitter Pill to Swallow. Knowledgeable folks and users of Ozempic will know right off the bat that Ozempic is a weekly injection and not a pill. So why the title, “Ozempic, a Bitter Pill to Swallow?” because there is no equivalent in modern parlance for the idiom that…