Nation’s Largest Religious Denominations Attempt to Tackle Clergy Sexual Abuse
The nation’s two largest religious dominations will convene meetings this week to discuss the issue of clergy sexual abuse, amid wide-ranging scandals that have severely damaged their reputations. Catholic Bishops to Meet in Baltimore According to CNN, the U.S. Conference … Continue reading
Medtronic Latest Device Manufacturer to Announce Surgical Stapler Recall
Medtronic, Inc. is recalling certain Endo GIA surgical staplers because of potentially missing components. Missing Component Could Cause Incomplete Staple Formation According to MassDevice.com, the surgical stapler recall involves select lots of Endo GIA single-use loading units, Tri-Staple 2.0 intelligent … Continue reading
Farmers in Iowa, North Carolina Claim Monsanto Roundup Caused Cancer
A growing number of farmers throughout the United States are joining the massive litigation involving Monsanto Roundup, a popular weed killer they claim caused cancer. North Carolina & Iowa Roundup Lawsuits Most recently, Roundup lawsuits were filed on behalf of … Continue reading
Roman Catholic Church Spent Millions Lobbying Against New York Child Victims Act
The Roman Catholic Church has spent more than $10 million lobbying against the New York Child Victims Act and other bills meant to aid adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse. The money was paid out from 2011 through 2018 in … Continue reading
Glyphosate Side Effects May go Beyond Cancer, Expert Warns
As Monsanto Roundup lawsuits continue to mount in courts around the United States, one expert is warning that glyphosate side effects may go well beyond cancer. Possible Glyphosate Risks: Kidney & Liver Damage, Birth Defects Glyphosate, the active ingredient in … Continue reading
Allergan Recalls Textured Breast Implants in Canada
Allergan, Inc. has announced a voluntary recall of its Biocell textured breast implants in Canada, following reports linking the devices to a rare form of cancer called anaplastic large cell lymphoma. Health Canada suspended Allergan’s license to sell Biocell breast … Continue reading
3M Military Earplugs Litigation Will Convene “Science Day” on August 26th
The federal court overseeing hundreds of 3M Combat Arms Earplugs lawsuits has rescheduled Science Day, which was originally set for June 18th. According to an Order issued in the U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida, Science Day presentations will … Continue reading
Study Suggests Nexium Side Effects May Lead to Early Death
A newly published study is pointing to a link between proton pump inhibitors like Nexium and certain potentially fatal conditions, including gastrointestinal cancer, kidney damage, and heart problems. Even worse, the findings suggest these Nexium side effects could greatly increase … Continue reading
FDA Panel on Board with Surgical Stapler Reclassification
A panel of medical experts voiced overwhelming support for a proposal that, if ultimately enacted, would subject internal surgical staplers and implantable stapler systems to a higher level of regulatory oversight. Surgical Stapler & Implantable Stapler Injuries Internal surgical staplers … Continue reading
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