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Scottish Vaginal Mesh Victims Sent to th...
MedTruth Editors · July 22, 2021
Scotland has agreed to pay for Scottish women implanted with vaginal mesh to travel to the United States and undergo treatment from a specialist.
NewsJuul Settles Youth Vaping Marketing Laws...
MedTruth Editors · July 20, 2021
Juul Labs and North Carolina have reached a settlement in a lawsuit claiming Juul promoted vaping to youths.
Legal DevelopmentsPelvic Mesh Lawsuit Amendment Struck Dow...
MedTruth Editors · July 14, 2021
Judge Wiegand has rejected the amended complaint of Susan and Carl Antonucci in an ongoing lawsuit regarding Boston Scientific’s pelvic mesh products.
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Scottish Vaginal Mesh Victims Sent to th...
MedTruth Editors · July 22, 2021
Scotland has agreed to pay for Scottish women implanted with vaginal mesh to travel to the United States and undergo treatment from a specialist.
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Juul Settles Youth Vaping Marketing Laws...
MedTruth Editors · July 20, 2021
Juul Labs and North Carolina have reached a settlement in a lawsuit claiming Juul promoted vaping to youths.
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Pelvic Mesh Lawsuit Amendment Struck Dow...
MedTruth Editors · July 14, 2021
Judge Wiegand has rejected the amended complaint of Susan and Carl Antonucci in an ongoing lawsuit regarding Boston Scientific’s pelvic mesh products.
Legal Developments
15 States Sign on to Opioid Settlement
MedTruth Editors · July 12, 2021
Fifteen states have chosen to accept Purdue Pharmaceutical's $4.5 billion opioid settlement offer.
NewsSupreme Court Allows Johnson & Johnson's $2 Billion Baby Powder Cancer Verdict
MedTruth Editors · June 7, 2021
The Supreme Court has allowed a $2.1 billion baby powder cancer verdict against Johnson & Johnson to stand.
NewsNew York Restores Right to Sue Nursing Homes for COVID-19 Injuries and Deaths
MedTruth Editors · April 21, 2021
Governor Cuomo signed a bill repealing a New York law that protects health care facilities and professionals from COVID-19 related lawsuits.
Legal DevelopmentsMulti-Million Dollar Transvaginal Mesh Settlement with 47 States
MedTruth Editors · March 31, 2021
Boston Scientific has agreed to settle transvaginal mesh claims from 47 states and the District of Columbia for $188.7 million. Last week’s settlement concludes a series of lawsuits accusing Boston Scientific of violating consumer protection laws by misrepresenting the safety and effectiveness of their transvaginal mesh products.
Legal DevelopmentsNew Guide Teaches Consumers How to Verify FDA Approved Medical Products
MedTruth Editors · March 18, 2021
Following an increase in fake “FDA Registration Certificates,” the FDA published an online consumer guide to medical device approval.
FDA RegulationMedical Research Peer Review Process: What You Need to Know
MedTruth Editors · March 5, 2021
The medical peer review process is a crucial aspect of research. Biases and limitations of the process may lead to misleading or inaccurate studies.
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Breast Implant Dangers: Arizona Bill Would Improve Patient Information
MedTruth Editors · February 25, 2021
A bill intended to increase patient awareness of the dangers of breast implants was preliminarily approved in January.
Women's HealthMultidistrict Litigation: What You Need to Know
MedTruth Editors · February 5, 2021
A guide to multidistrict litigation, from the basics to the reasoning behind consolidating lawsuits.
Legal DevelopmentsSenators Demand Answers From FDA on Imported Drug Safety
MedTruth Editors · November 24, 2020
Senators Elizabeth Warren and Tina Smith have voiced concerns around reductions in FDA oversight of foreign drug manufacturing facilities.
FDA RegulationFDA Issues Guidance on Drug Impurities
MedTruth Editors · September 8, 2020
The FDA announced new guidance on Sept. 1 for drugmakers, citing “serious concerns” about common medications.
FDA RegulationParagard Lawsuit Claims Copper IUD Broke in Uterus
MedTruth Editors · September 3, 2020
A woman is suing the maker of the Paragard intrauterine device after part of the copper IUD broke off in her uterus during removal.
Women's HealthDrug Companies Investigated for Possible Failure to Disclose Zantac Cancer Risks
MedTruth Editors · September 1, 2020
The U.S. Department of Justice is investigating whether drugmakers violated the False Claims Act by possibly failing to disclose the presence of NDMA in their Zantac and generic ranitidine heartburn products.
NewsHigh BPA Linked to 49% Increased Risk of Death
MedTruth Editors · August 28, 2020
New research suggests BPA may be linked to a higher death rate from conditions including cardiovascular disease.
Research + FindingsEssure Settlement Costs Bayer $1.6 Billion
MedTruth Editors · August 20, 2020
Bayer will pay $1.6 billion to settle the majority of U.S. claims brought by women who said they were sickened or harmed by Essure permanent birth control.
Legal DevelopmentsExpanding FDA List of Potentially Toxic Hand Sanitizers Hits 77
MedTruth Editors · July 24, 2020
The list of hand sanitizers potentially contaminated with toxic methanol has continued to grow since the FDA first raised concerns in June.
FDA Regulation7 Films to Celebrate Pride 2020
MedTruth Editors · June 26, 2020
In the mood for a queer documentary, comedy or romance? Look no further. We've selected a handful of the best gay, lesbian and trans films to watch during Pride 2020 and all year long.
Health FeaturesFilm & Guide: How to Report Adverse Events to the FDA
MedTruth Editors · June 24, 2020
Adverse event reporting is essential to patient safety. Watch our short film and download the MedTruth Guide to Adverse Event Reporting to help you prepare to share your side effects with the FDA.
Health FeaturesCanadian Drug Co. Apotex Recalls Metformin Due to NDMA Contamination
MedTruth Editors · May 29, 2020
Metformin was voluntarily recalled after N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) was discovered in a single lot of Apotex’s product.
FDA RegulationMT Weekly: COVID-19 Testing Accuracy, Organ Failure, Plasma Therapy
MedTruth Editors · May 14, 2020
This week, MedTruth summarizes key info about COVID-19 testing efficacy. Plus, nursing home testing, a large-scale hydroxychloroquine study and a promising new plasma therapy for coronavirus patients.
NewsMT Weekly: New COVID-19 Symptoms, Multi-Million Dollar Mesh Settlement
MedTruth Editors · May 7, 2020
This week, MedTruth relays new COVID-19 symptoms and a quick and cheap diagnostic test in the works. Plus, FDA warnings to companies selling “fraudulent” COVID-19 products and a 3.9 million pelvic mesh lawsuit.
NewsMT Weekly: Emergency Approval for COVID Drug, Nursing Homes Request National Protections
MedTruth Editors · May 1, 2020
This week, MedTruth summarizes key info about the emergency COVID-19 drug remdesivir. Plus, nursing home immunity, a breakdown of the Daubert opinion and a clinical trial hoping to deliver a vaccine by the end of the year.
NewsMT Weekly: Trump Orders Ventilator Production, Coronavirus May Spread From Talking
MedTruth Editors · April 2, 2020
MedTruth is focusing on the coronavirus. Here’s a summary of the most important public health developments this week.
NewsMT Weekly: Major COVID-19 Developments
MedTruth Editors · March 26, 2020
This week, MedTruth is focusing on the coronavirus. Here’s a summary of key developments from regulatory agencies and justice department officials regarding COVID-19.
News4 Entertaining Health Films to Watch During Coronavirus Crisis
MedTruth Editors · March 20, 2020
As COVID-19 progresses and states begin to shelter-in-place, people are searching for movies to watch. From 'Thank You For Smoking' to 'Five Feet Apart,' here are a few Hollywood films depicting interesting, relevant public health concepts to keep you thinking and entertained.
Health FeaturesBlack History Month 2020: Honoring Leaders in Health and Medicine
MedTruth Editors · February 25, 2020
In honor of Black History Month 2020, MedTruth is highlighting the contributions of five Black Americans in the healthcare field.
Health FeaturesChronicon, First-Ever Chronic Illness Conference, Comes to New York
MedTruth Editors · October 9, 2019
On October 28, medical professionals and social influencers will gather to bring visibility to the topic of chronic illness. As one of the most prevalent health conditions the U.S. population, the event is a long-anticipated one. The first-ever chronic illness event, spearheaded by chronic illness advocated Nitika Chopra, is bound to be illuminating and inclusive for all who will be in attendance.
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