Here is an ongoing and growing list of doctors in the state who remove mesh, or understand its complications. Many doctors do not, nor do medical associations, which often have ties to Industry.
At the annual meeting of the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists (AAGL), two leading urogynecologists debated the use of pelvic mesh versus native tissue repair in surgery.
In this Mesh News Desk podcast, Dr. Donald Ostergard talks about how to find a doctor to do pure tissue repair rather than use polypropylene mesh, tests, and treatments for SUI.
Why have hernia surgeries with mesh become the most common repair for 95 percent of procedures? Dr. William Brown weighs in on this Hernia Mesh Insights podcast.
Mesh Medical Device News Desk No matter what stage you are in your journey with polypropylene (PP) pelvic and hernia mesh, this free e-book is a val…
Versalius drawing - Medical Misconceptions have existed for 400 years. Why have they not been corrected, especially as they pertain to the female pelvis?
Do you get colds, viruses, and the flu during the winter months? Ever wonder why? The solution may be as simple as the degree of humidity in your home.
Untrained doctors are largely ignoring the vaginal mesh sling nerve injuries and as a result, they largely go untreated.
Mesh Medical Device news Desk, October 18, 2019 ~ The first time ever, Johnson & Johnson is recalling a shipment of baby powder after the FDA found so…
Reactions are coming in reacting to the sudden death of surgeon, researcher, and tireless patient advocate, Dr. Robert Bendavid, MD.
Monique Sanders is a prolapse expert who turned to natural remedies to resolve her own problems. She turned to natural remedies and shares what you might ask your doctor who suggests mesh or surgery.
You are not the patient, you are the physician, is the mantra of an education program promoted by the Whole Woman program, created by RN Christine Kent
If one legal team is any indication, doctors who implant polypropylene mesh to treat incontinence could be charged with medical malpractice.
For women newly diagnosed with incontinence, what are your options if you do not want to go the mesh route? Questions to ask your doctor.
Writer, mesh-injured activist, and author, Nancy Gretzinger contributes this story about her experience with her implant and a controversial treatment.
The Minneapolis Star Tribune report that newly implanted pelvic mesh women were sold on a mesh implant by doctors who said it was "new mesh."
The Lancet is one of the oldest medical journals in the world. Ed Holt writes for The Lancet about the FDA's decision to suspend the sales of POP mesh because of safety and efficacy concerns.
By Dr. Una Lee, MD, of Virginia Mason Hospital and Medical Center, Bellevue, Washington State reports on the non-mesh alternatives to mesh which your doctor may not tell you about.
Neurological Injuries: Path More Certain. Sponsored Content. Dr. Greg Vigna, JD, talks about his continued focus on pelvic mesh injuries with a neurological component.
The American Urogynecologic Society still promotes the mid-urethral sling as an option for women experiencing incontinence and wants to keep it that way despite a lawsuit by Washington AG against JNJ.
What facility did Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) choose when he had to have a hernia operation? Hint- It's not in the U.S.
AUGS, the American Urogynecologic Society concluded its annual members meeting this month, standing by its commitment to the use of polypropylene mesh, despite the many injuries reported.
Nancy Gretzinger, Author, Educator, Patient Advocate, mesh victim turned to writing and advocacy to deal with her mesh injury.
Besides transvaginal and hernia mesh, a number of other implantable medical devices such as a male sling system is also showing problems for patients.
The editor of Mesh News Desk is hearing from newly mesh-implanted women who are being told the same thing - that the mesh they are being presented is "New Mesh" - it is still polypropylene!
The Honorable Judge Joseph Goodwin The Honorable Judge Joseph Goodwin will oversee a hearing Friday, April 13, to decide who will be the lead attorne…
Mesh Medical Device News Desk, November 3, 2016, Updated May 6, 2019 ~ As the number of pelvic mesh cases increases, so do the wins for plaintiffs. …
Jane Akre Happy Birthday to Mesh News Desk. Four years old this past August began the journey. From 2,500 mesh injury cases then, there are now mo…
Mesh News Desk, May 2, 2016 ~ Third Talc Trial Awards $55 Mil to Plaintiff following $72 Million verdict in February. Fourth talc trial is set for …
