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• Aspirational Pneumonia Risk Linked to Ozempic, Wegovy and Other GLP-1 Medications During Endoscopy Procedures: Study

  April 24, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study recommends patients taking Ozempic and similar drugs pause use before endoscopy procedures, due to the risk of aspiration pneumonia caused by stomach paralysis side effects.

• Ventral Hernia Mesh Linked to Lower Recurrence Rates than Non-Mesh Repair Surgery

  April 16, 2024

  Martha Garcia

  A new study finds that while there are concerns over ventral hernia mesh surgery, it results in a lower rate of hernia recurrence than hernia surgery without the use of a mesh implant.

• Failure of Cartiva Implant Caused Nerve Damage and Mobility Loss in Big Toe, Lawsuit Alleges

  February 23, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  A Cartiva implant lawsuit says the device failed only a couple years after implantation, leading to nerve damage, loss of mobility, and the need to go through additional surgeries to remove the implant and fuse his big toe.

• Cartiva Toe Surgery Linked to Persistent Pain, Limited Range of Motion, Other Complications: Study

  December 1, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study links Cartiva toe implant results with pain, swelling, stiffness, surgical complications and the need for revision surgery.

• Lawsuit Indicates Cartiva Synthetic Cartilage Implant (SCI) Led to Restrictions in Use of Big Toe

  November 21, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  A Cartiva SCI lawsuit claims the implant's defective design led to restricted big toe movement, pain, and the need for revision surgery.

• Ozempic Stomach Risks Result in Debate Among Anesthesiologists Over Surgery Guidelines

  September 13, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  Some anesthesiologists are saying recent ASA guidelines don't go far enough to prevent Ozempic stomach risks during surgery.

• Cartiva Implant Lawsuit Filed Over Bone Loss and Deformity of Big Toe, Resulting in Fusion Surgery

  August 10, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  A Cartiva implant lawsuit claims the device failed for a Pennsylvania woman due to its defective design, resulting in the need for implant removal and big toe fusion surgery.

• Exposure to Wildfires Poses Serious Risk for Lung Cancer Patients: Study

  July 31, 2023

  Martha Garcia

  A new study links wildfire exposure to lower survival rates in patients who recently underwent lung cancer surgery.

• FDA Outlines Hernia Surgery Mesh Complications and Risks For Consumers Making Treatment Decisions

  July 14, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  The FDA has published a guide to the benefits and risks of hernia surgery mesh risks and benefits for consumers amid growing concerns over defective designs and failures.

• Surgical Risks May Result from Ozempic, Wegovy Use Before Anesthesia, Experts Warn

  July 7, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  New guidance calls for patients to stop taking Ozempic, Wegovy and similar drugs before surgery due to risks of vomiting and suffocation.