How Dangerous Is Gastroparesis? July 8, 2024 Gastroparesis, also known as stomach paralysis, is not typically life-threatening, but complications from the condition can be fatal. Stomach paralysis can create multiple, serious health complications, such as: What is Gastroparesis? According to Mayo Clinic, Gastroparesis is a condition that affects the normal movement of the muscles in your stomach. Usually, strong muscle contractions push […] Read More
Why did the FDA Issue Its Highest Alert for Certain Heart Pumps? July 5, 2024 On March 21, 2024, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) classified the recall of Abiomed’s Impella left-sided pumps as a “Class I recall,” the agency’s “most serious type of recall.” This is a classification the FDA uses when a device imposes a risk of serious injuries or death. The FDA warned that using these […] Read More
Data Emerges as a Tool to Combat Human Trafficking July 1, 2024 An investigation by The Independent, published yesterday, shows that alleged sex trafficking at Red Roof Inn hotels has reached “epidemic levels.” According to The Independent reporters, hundreds of sex trafficking victims are filing lawsuits against the massive hotel chain and its franchisees, accusing them of turning a blind eye and profiting from human trafficking abuse. […] Read More