Here is a brief history of using surgical (hernia) mesh: 1970’s: Surgical (hernia) mesh used to correct various hernias. 1990’s: Using a mesh for hernia repairs gains wide acceptance by doctors. 2010: $1.5 million verdict against R. Bard regarding it’s Kugel hernia mesh. 2011: $184 million paid…
For DLBCL patients who have been deemed ineligible for CAR-T therapy the options have been limited. Many patients in this dilemma are older and sicker from their disease. Now some promise for those patients: As reported by Michelle on June 15, 2019: Forty Seven, Inc. Announces Updated…
New cancer treatments are exploding around the world. This month 32,000 researchers from around the world convened for the 55th American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting to present their findings in the treatment of all cancers. There were over 5,600 new research results presented.
What is Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma (NHL)? It is all lymphomas except Hodgkins lymphoma. NHL covers a lot of lymphomas. And they are different and have different treatments depending on the type of cancer cell. But before we get to the list let’s get a better understanding…
Hawai‘i trial lawyers always work with a mainland law firm on pharmaceutical cases because mainland law firms have the resources and teams of experts necessary to successfully handle those cases. But not all mainland law firms are the same. And not all mainland law firms…
I am writing this article for Hawaiʻi families that have used the herbicide Roundup for years, as well as state workers and landscape contractors who have sprayed Roundup for years in Hawaiʻi. Particularly I want to help those Hawaiʻi residents who have been diagnosed with non…
Have you heard about a chemical pesticide, herbicide or fungicide being a threat to public health? Roundup for instance? Here is a Google search result: Nice packaging. Not too expensive. Should you buy it and use it? Do you have children? What do you do…
I do not have an implant of what they call “hernia mesh”. But I have a lot of clients in Hawai‘i who do. They are in pain. They do not know what to do. Their doctors warn them that a second surgery to remove or revise…
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) can be anything from a paralyzing injury to a very subtle, almost imperceptible change in brain function. Sometimes the latter are missed by both the family and their doctors. All brain injuries are serious. Brain injury to a child is a…
Background of the Opioid Crisis The opioid epidemic is a nationally recognized epidemic caused by opioid overprescribing. The consequences of the opioid epidemic transcend party lines, socioeconomic lines and racial lines. Opioid abuse is now the leading cause of death for those under age 50. The…
As reported in the Honolulu Star advertiser “Herringbone closes amid illness, report says“. The closing came after patrons on the weekend reported becoming ill. Hawaii News Now reported that: Health officials say they’re investigating a “possible norovirus issue,” and they believe exposure appea
For individuals who have suffered spinal cord injuries, pressure ulcers caused from wheelchair use are a serious concern during rehabilitation and are the most common long-term secondary medical…
