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Surgery always carries some risk. Surgeons, hospitals, and device manufacturers will be the first to tell you that. But there's a difference between an accepted medical risk and a preventable error, and when a surgical navigation system fails to provide accurate guidance, the consequences can fall… Read more
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Medical technology is supposed to help surgeons operate with more confidence, not leave patients with more questions after a procedure goes wrong. But that is exactly why the TruDi Navigation System is now drawing attention. For some patients, what was supposed to be a routine sinus or ENT… Read more
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Popular products like face powder and baby powder often include talcum powder. This useful ingredient helps to keep people’s skin protected and dry. Talcum powder has been used in many different cosmetic products for decades. Recently, this ingredient has been scrutinized because of a… Read more
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As one of the most publicized product liability cases ever to see the light of a civil courtroom, the Johnson & Johnson product liability lawsuits for the company’s line of talcum powders remains in the legal spotlight. In May of 2020, Johnson & Johnson released a statement that the company… Read more
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For almost a century, people have known of the dangers of using talcum powder. Historically, talcum powder has contained asbestos, a known carcinogen (cancer-causing agent). If inhaled, this asbestos-laden substance is linked to tumors and abnormal cell growth. Not all talcum powder contains… Read more
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Morgan & Morgan is reviewing claims on behalf of women who developed ovarian cancer or mesothelioma after using talc powder or other talc products.Since 1971, more than 20 studies have linked talc powder to ovarian cancer, and, in 2003, an analysis of 16 of these studies found that ** women… Read more
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For decades, families trusted talcum for a variety of daily hygiene needs without knowing the high risk of cancer it was exposing them to. Unfortunately, the link of ovarian cancer to the traces of asbestos found in talc products has led to devastating health issues and tragic losses. If you… Read more
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Medical technology is marketed to patients as tools to help improve patient safety and outcomes, but when it fails, the consequences can be devastating. One recent example is the recall of the TruDi Navigation System, a device used to guide surgical tools during delicate procedures. This… Read more