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  • Human Tissue Scandal Rocks Medical World
    Human body tissue is collected from what are known as tissue banks around the country. Human tissue that has been safely cleared of diseases is used in many medical procedures such as skin grafs or organ transplants. However, the industry is highly unregulated and the use of diseased and illegally obtained tissues has entered the market.
  • DES (Drug-Eluting Stents) Linked To Serious Side Effects
    Drug-eluting stents (DES) occur when a metal scaffold is inserted into a coronary artery to prevent it from collapsing. The scaffold may be coated with a pharmaceutical drug that operates on a time-release of the medication. While DES is a popular treatment in today, the adverse effects of DES can be detrimental to a patient and increase their risk of developing life threatening illnesses.
  • FDA Issues Chantix Public Heatlh Advisory
    Chantix is a smoking cessation drug that was recently linked to at least 30 deaths among patients because of the severe side effects that exist. Side effects include suicidal tendencies and behaviors, erratic behavior and depression. Chantix is being investigated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as it has additionally been linked to over 400 suicidal episodes among patients.
  • Television News Report Reveals Unsettling New Information on Trasylol Recall
    Trasylol Aprotinin is a blood-controlling agent injected into patients during surgical procedures such as open-heart surgeries. However, Trasylol has been linked to an increased risk of heart disease, kidney failure, stroke and death among individuals who have previously received the injection.
  • Open Head Injury, Skull Fractures and TBI
    There are two main types of traumatic brain injuries including open head injury. An open head injury is when the skull has been penetrated and broken in an accident. When the skull is broken, the brain becomes more susceptible to infection as well as re-injury. It is important for a victim to know what steps to take to prevent re-injury in such an incident.
  • Schizophrenia and Traumatic Brain Injury
    A victim of traumatic brain injury (TBI) can endure side effects ranging from social and motor skill function failure to hearing loss. One of the more serious side effects, however, is schizophrenia, which is a disorder-affecting behavior and mood. It is a serious illness that individuals must seek help for in order to prevent them from harming themselves and others.