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In 2010, Johnson & Johnson recalled nearly 100,000 ASR hip replacement implants for the damage and complications that they were causing to recipients. Since then, more than 8,000…
It’s hard to believe that summer is winding down and it’s already back-to-school time for students. As you get your children geared back up for another year of…
The national vehicle safety advocacy organization KidsAndCars.org had some sobering news for the public this week: 7 children died in hot cars in the first week of August. Families in…
Owners of Ford Escape vehicles need to be aware of a recent recall related to unintended acceleration. In late July, Ford issued a recall for nearly 500,000 Ford Escapes due to issues with…
In the wake of news that Johnson & Johnson had been selling its Gynecare mesh implants for years without FDA approval, the transvaginal mesh manufacturer has now announced that it is…
Prompt filing of an insurance claim following an auto accident—even when the full extent of injury is unknown—is fundamental for ensuring recovery. This is a lesson that an Iowa…
Transvaginal mesh implants used to repair pelvic organ prolapsed have caused thousands of women unnecessary pain and suffering. Now, news is out that Johnson & Johnson, one of the…
Metal-on-metal hip replacement systems have come under close scrutiny in the last couple of years, as new studies have shown increased risks and failure rates for patients who receive these…
Ending distracted driving related to cell phone use while driving has been a priority issue for highway safety agencies and advocacy organizations for the last several years. Nearly 3000…
The vehicle safety advocacy organization KidsandCars.org has for a long time waged public safety campaigns to help keep kids safe around cars, even when they aren’t moving. They work…
The weather is nice and the kids are out of school; it’s a great time to be outdoors bicycling. But before hitting the road or the trail, the Consumer Products Safety Commission is…
Selecting an appropriate and effective birth control method is a very personal issue for a woman and her partner. But effectiveness isn’t the only consideration. So too is safety. And…
