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A new study published in the Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery shows that magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can help detect failure of metal-on-metal hip implants even before symptoms appear. Parker Waichman LLP comments on these findings, and warns consumers to be aware of the risks of all-metal hip implants such as the DePuy ASR. New York, New York (PRWEB) May 21, 2013 Parker Waichman LLP, a national law firm dedicated to protecting the rights of victims injured by defective medical...
NEWBURY, England, May 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The Dental Implants Clinics directory is dedicated to putting patients in touch with some of the most experienced and knowledgeable dental implant professionals in the country. Only containing the details of registered and qualified dental implant experts, users of the site can be assured that anyone they find through the directory will be a dental professional of the highest standards. It is ensured that the dental...
The SurfLink® implant treatment's biocompatibility trait and cost-effectiveness are clear differentiators from all competing solutions LONDON, May 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Based on its recent research on the dental implant market, Frost & Sullivan presents Nano Bridging Molecules SA (NBM) with the 2013 European Frost & Sullivan Award for Technology Innovation Leadership. The company's patented SurfLink(®) technology has the potential to bring a major revolution to...
The Firm is actively filing lawsuits on behalf of alleged victims of metal-on-metal hip replacement failure, including DePuy ASR hip recall lawsuits, DePuy Pinnacle hip replacement lawsuits, Biomet hip implant lawsuits, Stryker hip recall lawsuits, and Wright hip implant lawsuits. New York, New York (PRWEB) May 20, 2013 The nationwide law firm of Bernstein Liebhard LLP notes that a new study has found that magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can be used to predict metal-on-metal hip...
Dental patients in Encino, CA are now taking advantage of the stimulation benefits associated with the Laser Assisted New Attachment Procedure (LANAP) prior to receiving dental implants. This innovative new laser gum surgery can help regenerate bone in cases where the existing density is not sufficient enough for an implant to fuse to. Encino, CA (PRWEB) May 18, 2013 Patients of Dr. Andrew Satlin now have the opportunity for healthier gums and more successful implant surgeries thanks to...
The Firm is representing alleged victims of metal-on-metal hip implants, including clients who have filed DePuy ASR hip recall lawsuits, DePuy Pinnacle hip replacement lawsuits, Biomet hip implant lawsuits, Stryker hip recall lawsuits, and Wright hip implant lawsuits. New York, New York (PRWEB) May 18, 2013 As metal-on-metal hip implant lawsuits continue to mount in courts throughout the country, Bernstein Liebhard LLP notes that a new study has found that metal-on-metal hip replacement...
The Firm is representing numerous DePuy Pinnacle hip lawsuit clients who have suffered serious injuries, allegedly due to the metal-on-metal version of the DePuy Pinnacle Hip Replacement System. New York, New York (PRWEB) May 17, 2013 Bernstein Liebhard LLP, a nationwide law firm representing clients in DePuy Pinnacle hip implant lawsuits, notes that Johnson & Johnson has announced a decision to end sales of metal-on-metal hip replacements. According to a May 16th report from The New...
The firm is actively filing DePuy ASR lawsuits on behalf of those who allegedly suffered metallosis, premature device failure, or other serious complications related to the 2010 DePuy ASR recall. (PRWEB) May 17, 2013 Johnson & Johnson subsidiary DePuy Orthopaedics announced on May 16 that it will stop sales of metal-on-metal hip replacements. This comes after the company saw the market for the products drop significantly* amid lawsuits and calls for increased regulation,** and after...
The national law firm comments on Johnson & Johnson’s decision to discontinue some of its DePuy all-metal and ceramic-on-metal hip implant products, while continuing to offer its Pinnacle Cup lineup. With this move, the company shrinks its presence in a product category that has been the focus of regulatory scrutiny and thousands of customer lawsuits, according to Bloomberg. New York, New York (PRWEB) May 17, 2013 Parker Waichman LLP, a national law firm dedicated to protecting the...
redOrbit Staff & Wire Reports - Your Universe Online The sensors used by implanted cardiac defibrillators and pacemakers to detect the rhythm of a person’s beating heart are vulnerable to computer hackers, say researchers from the US and South Korea. Implanted defibrillators monitor the heart for irregular beating and administer an electric shock to restore normal rhythm when needed. Pacemakers use electrical pulses to continuously maintain the heart’s rhythm. Both types of...
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The artificial heart, a mechanical heart replacement, is typically used in order to bridge the time to heart transplant or to replace the heart in case a transplant is impossible. Often ventricular assist devices are confused with mechanical hearts because the assist the heart through pumps. They are also different from a cardiopulmonary bypass machine which is an external device used to provide the function of the heart and lungs. CPBs are usually only used for a few hours at a time,...
