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New Study Says No Benefit to Newer Hip and Knee Devices

January 12, 2012

Attorneys interested in and working on the DePuy Hip Recall should be very interested in a new study to come out of Australia this past week. Specifically, an analysis of Australia’s orthopedic registry has stated unambiguously that there is no benefit received from newer hip and knee replacement devices such as metal on metal hip [...]

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Special Team Helps Kids With Traumatic Brain Injury Get Back to School

January 11, 2012

A Traumatic Brain Injury, or TBI, is very difficult to adapt to. Even the most basic recovery after brain injury can require dealing with headaches, disorientation, difficulty with short and long term memory, and an assortment of other problems. TBI is therefore particularly unpleasant for students attempting to return to school when recovering after their [...]

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Can We Trust the FDA?

January 9, 2012

Naturally, we want to assume that the medications we take to treat various health problems are both safe and effective. While some side effects are understandable, especially if the medicine treats a serious condition, we as consumers expect to be informed if a medicine can pose a serious risk. Unfortunately, the FDA is notoriously slow [...]

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Treating a Topamax Cleft Palate Is a Team Effort

January 6, 2012

Although the first surgery is usually performed fairly early, treating a Topamax cleft palate is an ongoing effort. For example, many children require a bone graft when they are about eight years old in order to fill in the gum line for their permanent teeth. In early adolescence, there might also be a need for [...]

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Student Athletes and the Risk of Traumatic Brain Injury

January 5, 2012

If you have fond memories of participating in organized team sports as a child, you may be eager for your child to hit the playing field. While it’s true that athletic participation can improve a child’s self-esteem, reduce the risk of obesity, and lead to many happy memories, sports are not without risk. Many parents [...]

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Researchers Think Mitochondria May Be Key to Treating Traumatic Brain Injuries

January 4, 2012

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) remains the number one cause of death and disability in children, affecting over 475,000 children each year. The brain is tremendously complex, so the prospect of treating a traumatic brain injury must be carefully tailored to meet the needs of the particular patient. Just as no two people are alike, no [...]

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Traumatic Brain Injuries Linked to Violent Crime Convictions

January 2, 2012

It is well known that traumatic brain injuries caused by accidents, falls, or participating in organized athletics can lead to lifelong troubles with memory, concentration, and higher level thinking. More troubling, however, is that recent research indicates traumatic brain injuries are linked to a significant increase in the odds that a person will eventually be [...]

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Pediatric Traumatic Brain Injury Creates Lifelong Consequences

December 30, 2011

Children are remarkably resilient, but a pediatric traumatic brain injury can cause lifelong medical issues. A study recently published in the journal “Pediatrics” indicated that moderate to severe pediatric traumatic brain injury can create negative conditions for children that are comparable to the experience of a child undergoing active treatment for cancer. One risk factor [...]

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Topamax Cleft Palate Issues Go Beyond Cosmetic Concerns

December 29, 2011

The most common birth defect associated with the use of Topamax is the cleft palate or oral cleft. The Topamax cleft palate occurs when the two plates of the skull forming the roof of the mouth do not join together properly. One in 2,500 infants is born with a cleft palate, but babies are 20 [...]

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FDA Lists Extensive Concerns With DePuy Hip Devices

December 28, 2011

According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the DePuy Hip Recall is not the only case of prosthesis failure that should concern patients with hip problems. In fact, all metal on metal (MOM) hip replacement devices are being flagged as having the potential for drastic prosthesis failure. While the DuPuy ASR hip implant is [...]

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