Mycobacterium chimaera, or M. chimaera, is a rare species of bacteria that is usually found in soil or water. Healthy people exposed under normal circumstances, rarely get sick from M. chimaera. Those who are exposed during open heart surgery are at … [Read more...]
Cholesterol Reducing Medications or “Statins” Have Associated Health Risks
There is a controversy about the weighted risks and benefits of “statin” drugs, which are used primarily to reduce the blood levels of low-density lipoprotein (“bad cholesterol”). This article will discuss the statistical health risks of statins and … [Read more...]
IVC Migration and Perforation
A retrievable inferior vena cava (IVC) filter is small, metal, cage-like device that is surgically inserted into a vein to prevent blood clots from travelling to the heart. It is used in people who are at risk for pulmonary embolism (PE), but cannot … [Read more...]
The Dangers of Power Morcellators
Power morcellation devices have come under the microscope ever since the FDA issued a safety warning in April 2014 that implicated their use in the spread of occult cancer (which is where the cancer doesn't have a primary site in the body such as the … [Read more...]
Ketoacidosis
Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a dangerous medical condition that can affect anyone with diabetes, but is rare in type 2 diabetes. In DKA, acids build up in your blood. It can lead to diabetic coma and death. Invokana (canagliflozin) is in a class of … [Read more...]
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