The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) provides benefits to help former military members receive medical care, supplement their income, receive educational training, and more. Its disability benefits program provides compensation for veterans who suffered a military-related or service-connected disability.…
Military members understand the risks that they are taking when they enlist in the armed forces. They understand the heightened threat of severe injury and even death and undertake this risk to protect others. However, what many people often overlook …
Members of the U.S. military risk their lives every day. However, these dangers extend far beyond foreign or domestic enemies. Many military members and their families have been exposed to toxic substances during their service, from dangerous burn pit fumes …
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) provides several types of benefits for the millions of veterans who served in the U.S. Armed Forces. The family members of these veterans are also eligible for certain benefits, both during their loved ones’ …
Many people live with respiratory conditions like sleep apnea, which can be life-threatening without medical assistance. Devices like CPAP and BiPAP machines help open the airways and make it easier to breathe. However, some of these machines have been found …
In June 2021, medical device manufacturer Philips recalled many of its CPAP, BiPAP, and ventilator machines. These devices, which are critical for treating conditions like sleep apnea, put patients at risk of serious health problems because of the sound abatement …
Knee replacement surgery is a procedure that can help restore function and alleviate pain in knee joints. When the bone or cartilage is damaged or diseased, knee replacements can help improve your quality of life and improve your mobility. This …
Synovitis is a condition where the synovium becomes inflamed. This membrane lines synovial joints like the hip, ankle, and knee, and any irritation or swelling in this area can be extremely painful. Without treatment, synovitis can impact your mobility and …
Osteolysis is a progressive medical condition characterized by the degradation of bones. This condition can be caused by a number of factors, including defective medical devices like polyethylene inserts.
If you are diagnosed with osteolysis, you are more likely …
In August 2021, medical device manufacturer Exactech began to recall the polyethylene liners used in some of its knee and ankle implants. These liners were poorly manufactured and prone to degradation, leading to devastating illnesses among patients.
There are several …
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