Why You Should File an FDA Report and How To Do It!

The FDA needs to hear from you about your mesh-related injury so it can take action.

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Can Hernias Be Inherited?

3/15/2022

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.

Native Tissue Repair v Mesh Repair

Jane Akre

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12/9/2021

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.

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9/15/2021

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.

Anatomy/Physiology

Case Histories of Mesh Patients

Diagnosis and Treatment

Drugs Gone Wrong

Medical Device Injury

Medicine

Recent Articles in this Section

Hernia Mesh Secrets: Bruce Rosenberg Answers Hernia Patient Questions After Complications

Bruce Rosenberg

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4/16/2019

Diagnosis and Treatment

Native Tissue Repair v Mesh Repair

Jane Akre

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12/9/2021

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.

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9/15/2021

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.

Doctor Directory: Miklos & Moore Talk Transvaginal Mesh

Jane Akre

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4/24/2015

What Exactly is Pelvic Organ Prolapse?

Jane Akre

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8/17/2016

A Simple Solutions to Infections?

Jane Akre

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11/24/2019

Biofilm Protects Bacteria and Causes Chronic Infection

Jane Akre

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9/22/2013

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Anatomy / Physiology

Can Hernias Be Inherited?

Jane Akre

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3/15/2022

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.

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9/15/2021

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

New Zealand Surgical Mesh Restorative Justice Report Released

Jane Akre

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12/13/2019

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.

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

Noni Wideman

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10/16/2019

Mesh Surgery- What is a Qualifying Procedure?

Jane Akre

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3/13/2019

Reactions to 60 Minutes Story on Mesh Mess

Jane Akre

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5/14/2018

Biofilm Protects Bacteria and Causes Chronic Infection

Jane Akre

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9/22/2013

Pudendal Neuralgia and Pelvic Mesh: Serious Injury - Serious Decisions

Jane Akre

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6/21/2016

Highlights from AUGS Informed Consent Toolkit

Jane Akre

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3/31/2013

Breaking News- JNJ Will Suspend Baby Powder Sales in U.S.

Jane Akre

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5/19/2020

Reactions to 60 Minutes Story on Mesh Mess

Jane Akre

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5/14/2018

What Do We Know About Polypropylene?

Jane Akre

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9/28/2012

ProPublica Wants to Raise Awareness on Medical Harm

ProPublica

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5/16/2016

TOT Mesh Devices Targeted Next for Going Off the Market

Jane Akre

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7/6/2019

Still Standing on Medical Management of Mesh Complications

Still Standing

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2/22/2016

Drugs Gone Wrong

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

Jane Akre

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10/26/2020

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.