PVDF Mid-urethral Sling Options Outside the United States: Safer, Less Inflammation, Less Pain

Dr. Laila Najjari at the University Hospital Aachen, Germany wrote, “There was no difference established between the slings in the improvement of continence. It is described that polypropylene causes an intense inflammation, whereas PVDF seems to be the synthetic material with the best biocompatibility, minimal foreign body reaction, and optimal ingrowth… polypropylene slings seem to [...]

2025-05-19T15:09:47-07:00May 19th, 2025|News, Vaginal Mesh|0 Comments

Stair Climbing: Easy, Cheap, and Effective Path to Cardiorespiratory Fitness

“Discussion focuses on stair climbing bouts as time-efficient exercise and the potential benefits of a home-based intervention. Stair use at home offers a low-cost intervention for disease risk reduction,” states Elpida Michael, MSc., Sports Physiology. What does Elpida Michael report in “Home-Based Stair Climbing as an Intervention for Disease Risk in Adult Females; A Controlled [...]

2025-05-19T15:07:28-07:00May 19th, 2025|News, Uncategorized|0 Comments

Low Apgar Score and Higher Risk of Autism Risk: Diffusion Weighted MRI

“Low Apgar score has been associated with higher risk for several neurological and psychiatric disorders, including cerebral palsy and intellectual disability… This study suggests that low Apgar score is associated with higher risk of Autism Spectrum Disorder, and in particular Autism Disorder,” states Dr. Abraham Reichenberg, Professor of Psychiatry, Icahn School of Medicine. What does [...]

2025-05-14T16:47:50-07:00May 14th, 2025|Birth Injuries, News|0 Comments

Twenty Percent Recurrence of Inguinal Hernia After Polypropylene Mesh Removal

“Up to 12% of patients undergoing minimally invasive inguinal hernia repair may develop chronic postoperative inguinal pain, possibly explained by the presence of mesh," states A.M. Chaoui, MD, surgeon. What else did Dr. Chaoui say in his article “Inguinal hernia recurrence after laparoscopic mesh removal for chronic pain: A single-center experience with 11 years of [...]

2025-05-14T16:38:03-07:00May 14th, 2025|News, Vaginal Mesh|0 Comments

Early Pain with Coloplast Altis Single-incision Sling: Inner Leg, Groin, and Thigh

“The Coloplast Altis 522 study and the Coloplast Altis Investigational Device Exemption study both show the occurrence of pain in the inner leg and thigh in frequencies that are unique to this device. This device is too stiff and there are safer options," states Greg Vigna, MD, JD, national mid-urethral sling and malpractice attorney. Dr. Greg [...]

2025-05-14T16:33:07-07:00May 14th, 2025|News, Vaginal Mesh|0 Comments

Daleview Care Center Hit with ‘Never Event’ Bedsore Lawsuit

“We represent those who have hospital acquired Stage III or Stage IV bedsores that are discharged to nursing homes without being offered the standard of care recommended by Wound Healing Society Guidelines. Early flap closure is required to prevent malnutrition, chronic infection, sepsis, and death,” states Greg Vigna, MD, JD, national decubitus ulcer attorney. The National [...]

2025-05-14T16:29:07-07:00May 14th, 2025|Decubitus Ulcer, News|0 Comments

American Hospital Association’s Statement on Tariffs While Private Equity Guts Medicine

“The American Hospital Association should focus on building back the trust of community hospitals, focusing on rebuilding local ownership in nursing homes, and ensuring hospitals become a safe place for the sick and injured,” states Greg Vigna, MD, JD, national malpractice attorney. What does Rick Pollack, the American Hospital Association President and CEO say in the [...]

2025-05-14T16:26:23-07:00May 14th, 2025|Decubitus Ulcer, News|0 Comments

Primary Ovarian Mesothelioma: A Rare Tumor and a Rare Person Who is a ‘Unicorn’

“Primary ovarian mesothelioma is a rare tumor caused by Talc and Asbestosis exposure. There are survivors who continue immunotherapy and they and their family suffer significant physical, mental, and financial harm. They are unicorns and should be treated as such," states Greg Vigna, MD, JD, national pharmaceutical injury attorney. What does Dr. Fatemeh Derakhshani say in [...]

2025-05-14T16:16:19-07:00May 14th, 2025|News, Uncategorized|0 Comments

Autism Spectrum Disorder Screening with M-CHAT for Ages 18-24 Months with History of Neonatal Encephalopathy

“We believe that the M-CHAT screening test is suitable for use in the screening of this age group (18-24 months), adaptable to all countries, and can be applied by all healthcare workers with sufficient sensitivity (92%), and it will be the first step for a consultation to child psychiatry clinic,” states Dr. Birol Karabulut, neonatologist. [...]

2025-04-02T17:30:20-07:00April 2nd, 2025|Birth Injuries, News|0 Comments
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