FDA Recommends Black Box Warning on Breast Implants
James Parker · October 2, 2020
The FDA has issued a final warning label and new guidance to inform patients of the potential risks associated with breast implants.
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Allergan Launches Campaign to Reach Patients with Recalled Breast Implants
Lauren Styx · June 4, 2020
Breast implant manufacturer Allergan announced the launch of a digital campaign to reach patients currently or formerly implanted with recalled Biocell breast implants.
NewsTwo Brands of Mesh Linked to Greater Risk of Breast Surgery Complications
Carah Wertheimer · April 7, 2021
According to the FDA, two brands of surgical mesh used in breast reconstruction surgery may be linked to a higher risk of complications.
Women's HealthFDA Recommends Black Box Warning on Breast Implants
James Parker · October 2, 2020
The FDA has issued a final warning label and new guidance to inform patients of the potential risks associated with breast implants.
Women's HealthAllergan Launches Campaign to Reach Patients with Recalled Breast Implants
Lauren Styx · June 4, 2020
Breast implant manufacturer Allergan announced the launch of a digital campaign to reach patients currently or formerly implanted with recalled Biocell breast implants.
NewsTwo Brands of Mesh Linked to Greater Risk of Breast Surgery Complications
Carah Wertheimer · April 7, 2021
According to the FDA, two brands of surgical mesh used in breast reconstruction surgery may be linked to a higher risk of complications.
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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 HealthDo Heavy Metals Contribute to Breast Implant Illness?
Lauren Styx · July 16, 2020
Heavy metal toxicity within the body can disrupt metabolic function and damage the kidneys, brain, liver and central nervous system. Both saline and silicone FDA-approved breast implants contain heavy metals as either ingredients or part of the manufacturing process.
Women's HealthFDA Issues Warning Letters to Hold Breast Implant Manufacturers Accountable
Lauren Styx · June 4, 2020
As part of its ongoing efforts to protect patients, the FDA issued warning letters to two breast implant manufacturers citing violations of quality system and medical device reporting regulations.
FDA RegulationTwo Brands of Mesh Linked to Greater Risk of Breast Surgery Complications
Carah Wertheimer · April 7, 2021
According to the FDA, two brands of surgical mesh used in breast reconstruction surgery may be linked to a higher risk of complications.
Women's HealthFDA Acts to Protect Consumers from Fake "FDA Certified" Health Care Products
James Parker · March 9, 2021
The FDA sent letters to 25 printing firms to stop producing fake “FDA registration certificates.”
FDA RegulationBreast 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 HealthClass Action Lawsuits: What You Need to Know
James Parker · February 24, 2021
MedTruth's guide to class action lawsuits, from the basics to how the process works.
Legal DevelopmentsBreast Implant Illness: Groundbreaking Summit Informs and Educates
Lauren Styx · January 15, 2021
The Breast Implant Health Summit, first-of-its-kind educational forum for health care practitioners, provides a roundup of information and resources on breast implant illness.
Health FeaturesThe Hidden Toll of Breast Implant Illness on Transgender Women
Lauren Styx · November 10, 2020
MedTruth spoke with transgender health experts and members of the trans community, specifically trans women of color, to paint a more inclusive picture of the adverse effects of breast implants.
Patient StoriesFDA Warns Against Dental Amalgams for Groups Sensitive to Mercury
James Parker · October 26, 2020
Certain individuals are instructed to avoid getting “silver” fillings due to mercury exposure concerns.
FDA RegulationFDA Recommends Black Box Warning on Breast Implants
James Parker · October 2, 2020
The FDA has issued a final warning label and new guidance to inform patients of the potential risks associated with breast implants.
Women's HealthHow to Quit the Birth Control Pill
Annie Simon · September 29, 2020
This guide explains how hormonal birth control affects your body and the side effects that may happen when you stop taking it, as well as lifestyle changes to help support your body’s adjustment to its natural cycle.
Women's HealthNo Increased Risk of Most Cancers From Hair Dye, Study Says
Carah Wertheimer · September 14, 2020
A major study found no increased risk of most types of cancer in women who use permanent hair dye at home.
Research + FindingsDental Implant Complications: Dick Van Dyke's Painful Story
Akilah Wise · September 2, 2020
Dick Van Dyke experienced excruciating headaches, chronic fatigue and insomnia despite tests coming back normal. He turned to Twitter for answers.
Health FeaturesToxic Metal Elements Potentially Linked to Essure Side Effects
T.J. La · August 12, 2020
A French study found metal particles in the bodies of women with Essure implants, which may be due to corrosion of the device.
Women's HealthIs It Time to Recognize Breast Implant Illness as a Medical Condition?
Lauren Styx · August 6, 2020
A petition sponsored by the Breast Implant Safety Alliance is calling for the CDC and FDA to develop a medical code for breast implant illness.
Health Features5 Top Podcast Recommendations for Minority Mental Health Awareness Month
Krystal Kavita Jagoo · July 24, 2020
We recognize July as National Minority Mental Health Month and the importance of prioritizing mental well-being for communities of color. These five podcasts provide diverse perspectives on mental health, race, identity and more.
Health FeaturesDo Heavy Metals Contribute to Breast Implant Illness?
Lauren Styx · July 16, 2020
Heavy metal toxicity within the body can disrupt metabolic function and damage the kidneys, brain, liver and central nervous system. Both saline and silicone FDA-approved breast implants contain heavy metals as either ingredients or part of the manufacturing process.
Women's Health“STINK!” Exposes the Odious Chemical Practices of Corporations in America
James Parker · July 10, 2020
The documentary STINK! follows the personal story of how Jon J Whelan became involved in activism against toxic chemicals.
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 FeaturesAdverse Event Reporting Resumes After COVID Hiatus
James Parker · June 24, 2020
The slowdown in adverse event reporting can be attributed to an official regulatory pause for a period of two months.
FDA RegulationAllergan Launches Campaign to Reach Patients with Recalled Breast Implants
Lauren Styx · June 4, 2020
Breast implant manufacturer Allergan announced the launch of a digital campaign to reach patients currently or formerly implanted with recalled Biocell breast implants.
NewsFDA Issues Warning Letters to Hold Breast Implant Manufacturers Accountable
Lauren Styx · June 4, 2020
As part of its ongoing efforts to protect patients, the FDA issued warning letters to two breast implant manufacturers citing violations of quality system and medical device reporting regulations.
FDA RegulationAfter 9 Months, Daubert Ruling on Talcum Powder-Cancer is Released
James Parker · May 1, 2020
The recent Daubert opinion, written by presiding Judge Wolfson after a nine-month deliberation, is a crucial ruling on the validity of the methods used by the expert scientific witnesses testifying in the talcum powder and ovarian cancer multi-district litigation.
Legal DevelopmentsMedical Device Removal Surgeries Delayed by Coronavirus Pandemic
Nicole Knight · March 26, 2020
Patients who have been implanted with medical devices face uncertainty over when they can have an unwanted device removed or receive treatment for device-related complications.
NewsCorporations Accused of Allowing Excess NDMA in Zantac MDL
James Parker · March 4, 2020
A Zantac multidistrict litigation hearing was held to decide how to proceed with over 100 lawsuits filed alleging that the makers of Zantac and its counterparts concealed fatal defects in the drug’s ingredients.
Legal DevelopmentsChemical Hair Dyes and Straighteners May Increase Breast Cancer Risk
Benjamin Duong · March 2, 2020
Use of hair dyes and chemical hair straighteners may be associated with an increased risk of breast cancer, with black women being at an increased risk compared to white women.
Research + FindingsBlack 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 FeaturesAre Breast Cells Damaged By Sunscreen, Cosmetic and Personal Care Chemicals?
Carah Wertheimer · February 19, 2020
Chemicals in common personal care products may damage DNA in breast cells at acute exposures, according to a study.
Research + FindingsEarly Puberty in Girls Linked to Personal Care Products
Carah Wertheimer · February 11, 2020
Endocrine-disrupting chemicals commonly found in personal care products have been linked to early puberty in girls in a recent study.
Research + Findings6 Chemicals in Sunscreen Absorbed by Your Body
S. Nicole Lane · February 10, 2020
Sunscreen is an essential protectant against skin cancer, but it may contain harmful chemicals that do not meet safety regulations.
Research + FindingsFDA Updates Recognized Consensus Standards for Medical Devices
Benjamin Duong · January 28, 2020
The FDA published more than 80 additions, withdrawals or modifications to its list of recognized consensus standards for medical devices in the U.S. market, impacting devices such as cardiovascular stents and nails used to secure implants to bones.
FDA RegulationBoynton Beach Zantac Lawsuit Filed by Local Woman
James Parker · January 15, 2020
A Florida woman has filed a lawsuit alleging that Zantac manufacturers deliberately allowed an unsafe product to remain on the market.
Legal DevelopmentsMT Weekly: End of Essure, Virus Outbreak, Allergan's Alleged Anti-Litigation Clause
Carah Wertheimer · January 14, 2020
The end of Essure, a mysterious virus, a drop in U.S. cancer death rate and more news to begin 2020.
NewsDoctor and Accomplice Charged in Transvaginal Mesh Surgery Scheme
Nicole Knight · November 14, 2019
A doctor and his consultant face multiple charges after tricking transvaginal mesh patients into getting unnecessary surgery.
Legal Developments2020 Kicks Off With Global End of Controversial Birth Control Essure
Carah Wertheimer · January 7, 2020
Controversial birth control Essure finally removed from the market, bringing celebratory remarks from the harmed patients who call themselves the "E-sisters."
NewsEthylene Oxide and Concerns With Medical Device Sterilization
Nicole Knight · January 6, 2020
Ethylene oxide, a gas used to sterilize more than half of medical devices in the U.S., can cause cancer. As agencies begin to regulate the gas, hospitals may face potential medical device shortages due to the lack of an acceptable sterilization alternative.
FDA RegulationMT Weekly: Hair Dye Linked to Breast Cancer, Senate Recommends FDA Commissioner
Carah Wertheimer · December 9, 2019
While recent reports reveal increased prevalence of measles deaths and prediabetes in adolescents, one recent study indicates a link between hair chemicals and risk of breast cancer. Meanwhile, Dr. Stephen Hahn has been recommended as the next FDA Commissioner after a 18-5 vote by the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee. Here's last week in medical.
NewsFDA Panel Reveals: Not All Medical Devices Created Equal
Crystal Duan · December 6, 2019
The FDA hosted a public advisory committee meeting to discuss the adverse health impacts of metals in medical devices, such as dental amalgam, Paragard contraceptives and hip implants.
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Legal Developments
Class Action Lawsuits: What You Need to Know
February 24, 2021
Health Features
Breast Implant Illness: Groundbreaking Summit Informs and Educates
January 15, 2021
Patient Stories
The Hidden Toll of Breast Implant Illness on Transgender Women
November 10, 2020
Health Features
Is It Time to Recognize Breast Implant Illness as a Medical Condition?
August 6, 2020
Women's Health
Do Heavy Metals Contribute to Breast Implant Illness?
July 16, 2020
FDA Regulation
FDA Issues Warning Letters to Hold Breast Implant Manufacturers Accountable
June 4, 2020
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MT Weekly: End of Essure, Virus Outbreak, Allergan's Alleged Anti-Litigation Clause
January 14, 2020