Punctured Bowel Malpractice Lawsuit Results in $3M Wrongful Death Verdict
A Georgia jury has awarded $3 million to the family of a woman who died after her bowel was perforated during laparoscopic surgery.
Tag Archives: Gastrointestinal Perforation
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Avastin Breast Cancer Benefits Questioned by FDA
FDA drug reviewers are questioning the benefits of Avastin, a cancer drug by Roche, saying that studies show it does not extend lives of breast cancer patients and does not…
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Aspirin and Anticoagulant Drug Combinations Can Cause GI Problems: Study
A new study indicates that some common drugs, when combined to treat heart conditions, can lead to potentially dangerous gastrointestinal (GI) side effects.
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Avastin Gastrointestinal Perforation Risk Confirmed by Study
New research confirms that cancer patients treated with Avastin face a greatly increased risk of developing potentially deadly holes in the wall of their stomach, small intestine or large bowel,…
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Tarceva Side Effects Could Include Stevens-Johnson Syndrome: FDA
The FDA announced Friday that new warnings will be added to the cancer medication Tarceva, indicating that possible side effects could include an increased risk gastrointestinal problems, eye disorders and…
