Medical
DePuy Recalls Knee
Knee implant cases could soon take over as the next large patient litigation. There has been a lot of discussion and coverage of the on-going DePuy International Pinnacle hip failure case. The litigation has just finished and judgment is awaited. Of great interest is the decision of DePuy Synthes, another Johnson and Johnson company, to…
Read MoreWhat is IPF? -Keith Chegwin’s death -Your Questions answered
The death of much loved television presenter Keith Chegwin has shocked many of us. Keith Chegwin has sadly died due to Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, known as IPF. What is IPF? IPF is a scarring to the lung which stops the lungs breathing properly. Over a course of time this fibrosis causes the lungs to stiffen and…
Read MoreVaginal mesh scandal gathers momentum
Vaginal mesh developments in Australia and the death of a Canadian mesh campaigner have hit the headlines. They have brought into sharp focus the massive impact that the mesh implants are having on people’s lives. Australian ban on vaginal mesh Australian authorities have introduced a ban on the use of trans vaginal mesh products. The ban – started by…
Read MoreBereavement damages – change means fairer compensation for thousands
Bereavement awards following the death of an unmarried partner will be made in the future following a Court of Appeal decision recently. A change in the law will affect thousands each year. Bereavement Award-The Case Miss Jakki Smith, an NHS worker took the government to court for breaching her human rights as she was denied…
Read MoreCall for ban on Mesh Implant supported by Corries
A ban on vaginal mesh impant operations in the UK may happen soon and could have a huge impact. This massive change may affect thousands. NICE – Vaginal Mesh Ban The National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) have drafted new guidelines. Most noteworthy is the recommendation that vaginal mesh should be banned from treating organ prolapse…
Read MoreLoose Women tackle sex injuries issue
ITV’s “Loose Women” have tackled the issue of sex injuries recently. The panel got to grips with this thorny and delicate issue with their usual aplomb. Janet Street-Porter and Coleen Nolan discussed their own sex related injuries in water bed, bathrooms and carpet related incidents. Cut and paste the link here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yc4cNPef-NQ Whilst the video segment…
Read MoreSmear tests – ten minutes to save your life
Smear tests for younger women have shown a marked drop in recent years so barely half are taking this vital test. The Jade Goody effect It was 8 years ago, back in 2009, when reality TV star Jade Goody was diagnosed with and then died from cervical cancer. She was just 27 years old and…
Read MoreEssure Implant Advice – have you been affected?
Essure Implant advice if you have been affected by this product. Essure is a form of permanent female birth control akin to sterilisation. It has been used in the UK since 2009. The product was suspended from UK use in August 2017 due to concerns about performance. Essure – The Background It is thought that…
Read MoreFaulty Hip implant Court trial to start next week
A hip implant court trial is to start at the Royal Courts of Justice which will affect hundreds of hip operation patients. Corries Solicitors have the second largest number of cases in what is considered to be the one of the largest UK product liability trials ever. The cases are brought for over 300 patients…
Read MoreBreaking the Silence – Vaginal mesh and Post Natal Prolapse
Vaginal mesh is sometimes picked up and discussed in the media but is there hope for those who have suffered due to problems with it? We often hear of men suffering from a stubborn injury or unexplained symptoms yet reluctant to attend his GP until persuaded to do so by his partner. The failure of…
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