Exposure in the workplace to organic solvents has been linked to heart birth defects, a study has revealed. The study published online in occupational and environmental medicine, found that solvents were linked to a number of heart defects at birth. Organic solvents are typically used to dissolve and disperse substances such as oil, fats and […]

Johnson & Johnson earlier this month settled three DePuy ASR hip lawsuits that were scheduled to go to Trial in the US later this year. The lawsuits settled for a total of $600,000. The Plaintiffs lawsuits were scheduled to go to Court on the 3rd December in Nevada’s 8th Judicial District Court.  The 3 Plaintiffs […]

A new report has revealed that older hip implant and knee replacement patients face an increased heart attack risk following surgery. The risk for acute myocardial infarction (AMI) was seen in the first 2 weeks after the surgical procedures. Total hip replacement (THR) and total knee replacement (TKR) are used to treat patients with moderate […]

A woman in the United States has issued legal proceedings against 2 companies Bayer Corporation and Berlex Laboratories claiming that she has been left permanently disabled due to defects with the Mirena Intra-Uterine Device (IUD). The companies are responsible for the distribution and manufacturing of the Mirena IUD. The lawsuit claims that when the Plaintiff […]

Proposals for a stream-lined Garda Compensation Scheme are contained in the draft general scheme of the Garda Siochana Compensation Bill 2012. The new scheme relates to a death or injury which is maliciously inflicted upon a member of An Garda Siochana while on duty or in connection with official duties. Under the current Garda Compensation […]

Young children continue to remain at risk of back pain and spinal injuries due to the weight of the bags they carry to and from school. Primary school pupils in Ireland routinely carry bags filled with books, equipment, sports kit and lunches which often weigh more than 2 stone. 1 in 4 children now have […]

The vaccine for the H1/N1 pandemic virus may have increased the risk of people suffering from Guillain-Barre Syndrome according to new research from Canada. 900,000 doses of the controversial vaccine, Pandemrix were administered at HSE Clinic’s and by GP’s in Ireland in 2009 and 2010. The vaccine has now been withdrawn from use and unused […]

Already facing thousands of Law Suits arising from the DePuy ASR hip replacement device recall Johnson & Johnson is facing another potential legal nightmare involving its metal-on-metal version of its pinnacle hip replacement system. The Company and its DePuy unit now face Defending some 1,600 metal-on-metal hip implant lawsuits over its pinnacle device, all of […]

Experts have warned that the Atkins diet poses higher cardiovascular risks for women. Dr Robert Atkins opened his first weight loss clinic in New York 30 years ago and his high protein, low carbohydrate has been the source of heated debate. A study completed by the university of Athens found that an additional 4-5 cases […]