Medical – Injury and Treatment

Can Hernias Be Inherited?

You may have noticed that inguinal hernias run in families. Researchers say yes, there is a genetic component to the risk of developing an inguinal hernia.

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Native Tissue Repair v Mesh Repair

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.

AUGS Founder on Pelvic Repair Choices Today

Jane Akre, Dr. Donald Ostergard, MD.

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.

Navigating Neuralgias in New Pelvic Mesh Litigation

Mesh News Desk interview Dr. Greg Vigna, also an attorney who is bringing nerve injury cases to court the latest in pelvic mesh litigation.

Anatomy/Physiology

Case Histories of Mesh Patients

Diagnosis and Treatment

Drugs Gone Wrong

Medical Device Injury

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Australian Hernia Patient Wants Help

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The Lancet on Makers Told to Stop Selling POP Mesh

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Bruce Rosenberg

Diagnosis and Treatment

Native Tissue Repair v Mesh Repair

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.

AUGS Founder on Pelvic Repair Choices Today

Jane Akre, Dr. Donald Ostergard, MD.

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.

AUGS Stands by its use of Polypropylene Mesh Implants

A Simple Solutions to Infections?

Hernia Repair: Secrets Your Doctor May Not Tell You

Pelvic Mesh Treatments - Russian Roulette

Nancy Gretzinger

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Anatomy / Physiology

Can Hernias Be Inherited?

You may have noticed that inguinal hernias run in families. Researchers say yes, there is a genetic component to the risk of developing an inguinal hernia.

Medicine

AUGS Founder on Pelvic Repair Choices Today

Jane Akre, Dr. Donald Ostergard, MD.

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.

Medical Device Injury

Three women

New Zealand Surgical Mesh Restorative Justice Report Released

New Zealand has just released a report seven months in the making that acknowledges the severity of polypropylene pelvic mesh implants routinely implanted to treat incontinence and prolapse.

Health is Aligned with Nature- Whole Woman 2021

Jane Akre, Christine Kent

MN Star Tribune: Mesh Devices Wreck Lives

Polypropylene- What You Need to Know About Links to Autoimmune Disease

Dr. Shirin Towfigh - Hernia Mesh and Why We Remove It

AUGS Breaks with the Father of Gynecology

Reactions to 60 Minutes Story on Mesh Mess

Q&A: Dr. Anthony Visco, AUGS President

A Simple Solutions to Infections?

Better Understanding the Female Body with Dr. Una Lee Offers Help to Pelvic Prolapse Patients

Pudendal Neuralgia and Pelvic Mesh: Serious Injury - Serious Decisions

MND Interviews Dr. Veronikis: On Transvaginal Mesh, Injuries and Explants

New Zealand Surgical Mesh Restorative Justice Report Released

Drugs Gone Wrong

Woman in pain

Dangers Associated with Bladder Pain Drug J&J’s Elmiron

Dangers Associated with Bladder Pain Drug, J&J’s Elmiron include the potential for blindness. The company added a warning in June 24 years after its use by millions.

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Case Histories of Mesh Patients

Australian Hernia Patient Wants Help

Death of a Pelvic Mesh Fighter – “I Don’t Want This to Happen to Anybody”

Suffering in Silence: Hernia Mesh Patient Bruce Rosenberg

MN Star Tribune: Mesh Devices Wreck Lives

Suffering in Silence: Nonie Wideman ~ Canadian Child Advocate and Rancher Sidelined By Transvaginal Mesh