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Former Nurse Heather Pressdee Sentenced to Consecutive Life Terms for Role in Deaths of 17 Patients

Butler, Pennsylvania – Heather Pressdee, 41, faced a harsh sentencing on Tuesday for her involvement in the deaths of at least 17 patients in health facilities across four counties between 2020 and 2023. She was handed three consecutive life sentences and an additional consecutive term of 380-760 years behind bars in a courtroom in Butler, located about 30 miles north of Pittsburgh. The victims, ranging in age from 43 to 104, fell victim to Pressdee’s …

Abbott Heart Device Recall Raises Safety Concerns for Patients

Miami, Florida – A recent FDA recall has raised concerns about the safety and efficacy of two heart devices linked to numerous injuries and deaths. The FDA announced on Monday that the HeartMate II and HeartMate 3, produced by Thoratec Corp., a subsidiary of Abbott Laboratories, are the subject of the agency’s most serious recall. Despite the HeartMate 3 being considered the safest mechanical heart pump of its kind, reports show over 4,500 incidents where …

Innovative Treatment for Multiple Myeloma Cancer Delivers 90% Effectiveness, Offering Hope for Patients

The city and state of New York has seen a groundbreaking development in the treatment of multiple myeloma, a type of blood cancer. Recent advances in treatment options have led to improved outcomes and increased survival rates for patients. These advances have transformed what was once considered a fatal diagnosis into a more manageable and treatable condition. One patient, Judith Harding, who was given a grim prognosis after her diagnosis in 2009, has now survived …

The True Stories of Dr. Paolo Macchiarini’s Patients in the Shocking New Season of “Dr. Death” Now Streaming on Peacock

Los Angeles, California – The shocking second season of Dr. Death, an original series on Peacock, delves into the real-life stories behind the reported victims of Dr. Paolo Macchiarini. This Italian thoracic surgeon, once considered a pioneer in regenerative medicine and stem cell research, is now the center of controversy for the medical research behind his procedures, which was misleading at best, inaccurately fabricated, and likely contributed to multiple deaths and botched surgeries. The series …

Fentanyl Drug Diversion: Oregon Hospital Patients Die from Tap Water Injections

MEDFORD, Oregon – A criminal investigation is underway at an Oregon hospital following the deaths of multiple patients. According to NBC5 News, the deaths were reportedly caused by infections resulting from tap water injections that were substituted for fentanyl. Fentanyl is a commonly diverted drug and one of the most dangerous opioids. The Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center in Medford is the subject of the investigation, as police look into at least one patient’s death. …