Children Suffer From Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Related to Video Games
Video Games May Cause Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is a type of repetitive stress disorder (RSD) which was always regarded as an adult disorder. Today, however, more and more children are suffering from the problem according to Dr. Michael Woo-Ming of San Diego, California. The culprit? “It’s the video games,” … [Read more...]
Zimmer Ends Relationship with Doctor Following Criticism of Knee Replacement Component
Criticism of Knee Replacement Component. A prominent surgeon who was once a consultant for Zimmer Holdings, a maker of surgical tools and joint replacements, thinks the company may have terminated its relationship with him because he questioned the performance of one of its artificial knee components. According to The New York … [Read more...]
Defibrillator Leads Need Monitoring
Doctor Group To Monitor Defibrillator Leads. Defibrillator lead wires, such a those involved in the 2007 Medtronic Sprint Fidelis lead recall, need better surveillance to detect defects, a group of heart doctors has said. The Heart Rhythm Society also called on hospitals to train doctors in the delicate procedure of removing such … [Read more...]
Medtronic to Publicize Doctor Payments
Doctor Payments Creates Problems In America. Medtronic Inc. said yesterday that it will soon begin disclosing the consulting fees, royalties or honoraria in excess of $5,000 that it pays to doctors and researchers. According to the Minneapolis Star Tribune, Medtronic is the largest medical tech company to make such … [Read more...]
Test Guidelines for New Defibrillator Criticized
Test Guidelines For a New Defibrillator. Dr. Robert Hauser of the Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation has said in today’s New England Journal of Medicine that he is not confident in the test guidelines for a next-generation heart defibrillator under development by Medtronic, Inc., Boston Scientific Corporation, and St. … [Read more...]
Doctor Who Released Cancer Advisory Plans Large Cell Phone Study
Cell Phone Study Released Cancer Risks of Cell Phone Use Dr. Ronald Herberman, director of the University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute and UPMC Cancer Centers, very recently made headlines by issuing a staff advisory on the potential cancer risks of cell phone use. Now Herberman is looking to create a research project focusing on … [Read more...]
Complaint Against Dix Hills Doctor At Center of Hepatitis Scare Poorly Handled
Hepatitis Scare Complaint On Dr. Harvey Finkelstein. Raymond Bookstaver says he contracted hepatitis C in Dr. Harvey Finkelstein office. Bookstaver filed a complaint against Finkelstein in 2005, but almost three years later, the state Office of Professional Medical Conduct (OPMC) had not told him the results of its probe and … [Read more...]
St. Louis Doctor First Reported Baxter Heparin Problems
Baxter Heparin Problems. The Baxter Heparin recall had its origins in a report filed by one St. Louis doctor. In early January, Dr. Alexis M. Elward—a pediatric infectious disease specialist, an assistant professor at Washington University School of Medicine, and troubleshooter at St. Louis Children's Hospital—was called on to … [Read more...]
Lipitor Lowers Cognitive Ability in Women
Lipitor Lowers Cognitive Ability in Women. The Lipitor patient information insert does not list cognitive issues among its side effects; however, anecdotal reports linking statins—like Lipitor—to mental problems go back years and some doctors are voicing concerns that in some patients, statins like Lipitor may help hearts but hurt … [Read more...]
Manufacturer Knew Replacement Knee Was Bad
Woman claims devices implanted in her were known to be defective by the doctor and the manufacturer. A woman is suing a State College doctor and a … [Read more...]
Doctor sues drug company, casinos after losing $14 million
A Doctor Is Suing A Casino And A Drug Company. When the retired doctor from Austin suddenly began spending big money at the casinos, the casinos assigned him a "host," and gave him first-class airfare to Las Vegas, free hotel suites and meals, and shopping trips for his wife, according to a lawsuit filed in federal court in … [Read more...]
Doctor Who Faked Cancer Study Admits More Fraud
Norwegian Doctor Jon Sudbo Faked Cancer Study. Already disgraced Norwegian doctor, Jon Sudbo, apparently has more to be ashamed of than simply faking the data for a major cancer. He has now admitted also fabricating data for two scientific articles about cancer of the mouth in leading medical journals. According to Sudbo’s … [Read more...]
Doctor Suffers Heart Problem After Vaccination
Smallpox Vaccination Alert. Two days after getting her smallpox vaccine, Dr. Cynthia Olson of Minnetonka became one of seven U.S. health workers who suffered heart problems, prompting a nationwide alert. Olson, 45, a dermatologist at Hennepin County Medical Center, said her illness was "a bolt out of the blue." She was … [Read more...]
Hospital Had Data Before Transplant Error
Duke Hospital Transplant Error. Duke University Hospital surgeons declined a heart and lungs offered for transplant in two cases before one doctor requested them , but for a teenager with the wrong blood type, two organ-procurement agencies said. The girl's surgeons may also have committed themselves to the transplant … [Read more...]
Jury Awards $8 million in Cancer Lawsuit
A Woman Sued Her Doctor For Cancer Lawsuit. A Miami jury awarded $8 million to a 44-year-old woman who sued her doctor and the University of Miami, saying her cancer went undiagnosed for 11 months after a mammogram showed a small nodule in one breast. Hyacinth Vassell, who lives in North Miami and worked at Jackson … [Read more...]
