Many Houston area residents use cosmetic items every day. The FDA warns that popular cosmetic items are not medical drugs and therefore do not go through the same quality testing. Pharmaceutical liability is important for drugs, but cosmetic devices can also be...
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Blood clot filter may be causing deaths
Medical devices can be important additions to the health care of Houston residents. Medical devices continue to get more and more advanced each year and it seems like medical device makers try and get their product out to the market as quickly as possible. This can...
Biomet hip replacement under scrutiny
Hip replacement is a popular surgery for many Houston residents. New hips can help people with mobility issues regain a normal life. But sometimes an implant device can turn out to be a defective medical device and cause more harm than good. One type of hip...
Antipsychotic medicine can harm elderly people
For many in Houston, growing older can mean decreased quality of mental health. Dementia is a common ailment for the elderly and can be heartbreaking for families. Antipsychotic medication is frequently prescribed to these patients because of the difficulties they may...
Antibiotic has been linked to dangerous drug side effects
For decades, antibiotics have saved millions of lives. Illnesses that were at one time deadly can now be cured with antibiotics. But some antibiotics have dangerous drug side effects that can cause a serious injury. These antibiotics need to be taken with caution and...
Agency issues caution for using medical-grade wires
There is no doubt that medical devices have improved the lives of many Houston residents. These medical devices add years to a person's life, and many times allow them to continue with a normal life. But a defective medical device can have devastating consequences.The...
A medication killed my wife, can I file a wrongful death claim?
Many people in Houston take prescription medications for various ailments and chronic medical conditions. While all medications come with some side effects, these drugs are still relatively safe and the benefits outweigh the risks. Some, however, come with severe...
A hysterectomy performed using a power morcellation can be risky
Surgeries such as a hysterectomy are common procedures for women living in the Houston area. A hysterectomy or other procedures, such as the removal of uterine fibroids, can be done with minimally invasive surgeries that are safe and effective. But, one technique...
A drug to increase sex drive in women approved by FDA
Many women in the Houston area suffer from a decrease in their sex drive. Many view it as a complication of getting older, being on certain medications, having children and a myriad of other reasons. But a drug company has recently approved a prescription medication...
Weight loss drugs being targeted by the FDA
With the New Year upon us losing weight is on the minds of many Houston residents. It seems like there are also a million products out there to help us lose the weight as well. But not all of these products are safe and a dangerous drug can cause a serious injury.The...