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We're living longer but in poorer health, warns thinktank
Life expectancy is increasing, but the number of years of healthy life in retirement is not keeping up, with dramatic variations seen across the country. Article published in the Guardian.
Last modified: Tue, 27 Feb 2018 12:28:24 GMT
Johnson & Johnson hit with $247 million verdict in hip implant trial
A federal jury in Dallas ordered Johnson & Johnson and its DePuy Orthopaedics unit to pay $247 million to six patients who said they were injured by defective Pinnacle hip implants. Article published by Reuters.
Last modified: Tue, 27 Feb 2018 12:16:14 GMT
BBC News: Hip implant patients sue manufacturer
Hundreds of people who received allegedly faulty hip replacements are suing the manufacturer at the High Court.
Last modified: Thu, 19 Oct 2017 10:06:27 BST
Metal-on-metal hip implant patients sue manufacturer in 'biggest ever' class act
Telegraph 14th October 2017. Hundreds of patients claiming compensation for “failed” metal-on-metal hip implants will take a manufacturer to court tomorrow in one of the largest class actions of its kind.
Last modified: Thu, 19 Oct 2017 09:55:52 BST
$89 Million Rids Wright Medical of Metal-on-Metal Hip Lawsuits
Wright Medical Technology, Inc. (WMT) and plaintiffs in the Conserve metal-on-metal hip litigation have agreed on a "comprehensive" settlement to settle almost all the last claims against the company.
Last modified: Mon, 16 Oct 2017 14:46:18 BST
National Joint Registry 2017
NJR's 14th Annual Report is now published with information, data and analyses on hip, knee, ankle, elbow and shoulder joint replacement surgery.
Last modified: Thu, 12 Oct 2017 15:25:39 BST
India introduces price controls for knee implants
Reuters report that India has capped prices of orthopaedic knee implants, in the country’s latest move to bring down prices of medical devices.
Last modified: Thu, 12 Oct 2017 13:47:46 BST
2016 Report to the Public About Hip and Knee Replacements
AJRR's first-ever patient annual report
Last modified: Thu, 12 Oct 2017 13:32:35 BST
When your body becomes eligible for an upgrade
BBC news article on 'What will happen when humans decide to become robots?'
Last modified: Thu, 12 Oct 2017 13:16:01 BST
Fresh concerns for ‘metal-on-metal’ hip implant patients
HSE safety alert sent to all State hospitals says patients need to undergo regular testing (The Irish Times)
Last modified: Thu, 12 Oct 2017 11:32:50 BST