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It is anticipated that the first Legal Trials in the DePuy ASR hip implant litigation could begin sometime later this year. More than 4,200 law suits are pending in the DePuy ASR hip implant MDL which is underway in the US District Court in Ohio. Another 2,000 cases are pending in State Courts throughout the […]

Coke and Pepsi have decided to remove a controversial chemical-methylimidazole from their drink recipies. The chemical is on California’s list of carcinogens. The new recipe has less 4-MEI and has been introduced in California. The recipe will be rolled out throughout the US. Coca-Cola says that no health risks justify the recipe change. A Spokeswoman […]

Health Authorities in Canada have issued a new warning to patients and doctors about the possible complications associated with metal-on-metal hip replacements. It has alerted patients that there are warning signs of a malfunction in all-metal hip implants. The warning comes amid a growing numbers of reports worldwide regarding implant loosening, as well as significant […]

Pradaxa (dabigatran etexilate) is a blood thinner that has been approved by the IMB for sale in Ireland. It is prescribed to patients to prevent blood clots for patients with atrial fibrillation. Symptoms of Pradaxa bleeding include: • Lethargy • Pink/brown urine • Unusual bruising or bleeding • Coughing up blood • Bleeding from the […]