MassTorts in the Spotlight
Medical Device Associated Injuries, Deaths And Malfunction. Each year, the FDA receives an excess amount of medical device reports of suspected device-associated deaths, serious injuries and malfunctions. Medical Device reportage is one among the postmarket tools the bureau uses to watch device performance, discover … [Read more...] about MassTorts in the Spotlight
Medtronic Infuse Disclosures Put Medical Journals in Spotlight
Some medical journals are facing fire again over their conflicts-of-interest policies in the wake of the latest Medtronic Infuse scandal. The latest Medtronic Infuse controversy indicates that many prestigious medical journals aren't doing enough to spot obvious financial bias. Last week, The Spine Journal published an entire … [Read more...] about Medtronic Infuse Disclosures Put Medical Journals in Spotlight
Louisiana Oil Rig Explosion Puts Spotlight on Offshore Drilling Risks
Workers Missing Since The Louisiana Oil Rig Explosion. As rescue crews continue to search the Gulf of Mexico for 11 workers missing since Tuesday night's explosion on the Deepwater Horizon oil rig, the incident has highlighted the dangers of offshore drilling and energy exploration. According to the Associated Press, if the … [Read more...] about Louisiana Oil Rig Explosion Puts Spotlight on Offshore Drilling Risks
Ranbaxy Allegations Put FDA in Spotlight
Ranbaxy Allegations. Lawmakers probing allegations that generic drug maker Ranbaxy Laboratories Inc. imported defective drugs to the US have sent a letter to Food & Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Andrew von Eschenbach, demanding information on each drug Ranbaxy has approval to market here. Rep. John Dingell and Rep. … [Read more...] about Ranbaxy Allegations Put FDA in Spotlight
Gene Therapy Trials in the Spotlight After Woman’s Death
Gene Therapy Clinical Trials. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is investigating the death of an arthritis patient last month who was involved in a gene therapy trial. The death of Jolie Mohr from massive bleeding triggered the suspension of the trail, and has called into question the tactics used by drug companies to recruit … [Read more...] about Gene Therapy Trials in the Spotlight After Woman’s Death
