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It’s no surprise that the public hates Big Pharma. They rank just under the government on most Americans’ despised institution list. The public cites high drug prices and a lack of transparency with data from clinical trials as the reason why d
About half of men who are 50 or older suffer from male-pattern baldness. Some men may even start losing their hair in their 20s. Merck introduced Propecia (finasteride) to treat hair loss in 1997. It was an instant hit. Nearly half a million me
Filmmakers Kirby Dick and Amy Herdy join me on this episode of Drugwatch Podcast. Dick and Herdy are two of the creative forces behind Netflix’s original documentary The Bleeding Edge. The film does a deep dive into the powerful medical device
Medical device safety advocate Angie Firmalino joins me on this episode of the Drugwatch Podcast. She is the founder of Essure Problems, a support group for women injured by Essure birth control. The group started out as a way for Firmalino to
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccines such as Gardasil and Cervarix to prevent cervical cancer and other related diseases. Children as young as 9 years old may get the vaccine. The most c
February is American Heart Month. Heart disease is the number one cause of death worldwide. Each day, 2,300 Americans die of cardiovascular disease — that’s about one death every 38 seconds. What people may not know is that some prescription he
My guest on this episode of Drugwatch Podcast is award-winning investigative journalist Jeanne Lenzer. She has appeared in and written for media outlets and journals, including The New York Times, The Atlantic and the British Medical Journal (B
It’s National Influenza Vaccination Week, and the 2017-2018 flu season has officially started. On this episode of the Drugwatch Podcast, Dr. Cammy Benton of Benton Integrative Medicine in North Carolina talks about the safety and effectiveness
On this episode of the Drugwatch Podcast, Dr. E. Scott Sills discusses his book Essureal Journey: Concepts, Concerns and Considerations for Hysteroscopic Sterilization. Nova Science Publishers released the 155-page book in July 2017. The book,
Jerry Conway joins me on this episode of Drugwatch Podcast. Prior to taking fluoroquinolone antibiotics Cipro and Levaquin, he was an active, fit 57-year-old man with a good career. But, after he suffered an aortic dissection, he lost everythin
Urogynecologist Dr. Christopher Walker discusses complications from transvaginal mesh implants, what to expect after revision surgery and alternatives to mesh for treating pelvic organ prolapse or incontinence.
Patient advocate Joyce Peterson has spoken to hundreds of people affected by defective hip implants. She talks about complications that can occur from metal-on-metal hips and treatment options.
After Teresa Sawyer received a transvaginal mesh implant for incontinence, she suffered a number of serious complications. She and her husband David founded TVT-NO!, an advocacy group dedicated to informing women about the risks of mesh implant
Physical therapist Amy Robinson of Clear Passage Physical Therapy talks about pelvic floor physical therapy and how it can help women dealing with pain before and after transvaginal mesh removal surgery.
Dr. Bert J. Thomas, chief of Joint Replacement Service at UCLA Medical Center, discusses hip replacement surgery, the advancements in implant design and complications caused by metal-on-metal implants.
Lisa McGiffert of Consumers Union's Safe Patient Project talks about medical device safety and why implants such as hips and knees should come with warranties. This is part one of two in a series.
Lisa McGiffert of Consumers Union's Safe Patient Project talks about medical device safety and why implants such as hips and knees should come with warranties. This is part two of two in a series.
Transvaginal mesh survivor Christy Hammond shares her personal experience with mesh implants. After receiving mesh surgery to prevent urinary incontinence after hysterectomy, the mesh damaged her organs, caused severe pain and damaged her nerve
Transvaginal mesh survivor Christy Hammond shares her personal experience with mesh implants. After receiving mesh surgery to prevent urinary incontinence after hysterectomy, the mesh damaged her organs, caused severe pain and damaged her nerve
Hip implant lawyer G. Sean Jez of Fleming, Nolen and Jez talks about what happens when a hip implant fails because of manufacturer negligence. Jez discusses the lawsuit process.
Dr. Michael Carome, director of the Health Research Group (HRG) at the public advocacy group Public Citizen, talks about the dangers of diabetes drugs and hip implants. He also touches on the regulations of the FDA and Obamacare. Part one in a
Dr. Michael Carome, director of the Health Research Group (HRG) at the public advocacy group Public Citizen, talks about doctors' independence, the FDA and Obamacare. Part two in a two part series.
Dr. Sidney Wolfe, founder of Public Citizen’s Health Research Group, warns men about the dangers of testosterone replacement drugs such as Abbvie’s AndroGel. According to research, testosterone drugs may increase the risk for stroke, heart atta
TreatmentDiaries.com founder Amy Ohm created the website after she received a melanoma diagnosis. The site allows patients to share their stories and support each other while keeping their information private.
Teresa Sawyer suffered serious complications after her doctor used a transvaginal mesh sling to repair a leaky bladder. Her experience gave her and her husband David the motivation to advocate for other women who received mesh.
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