Forceps Birth Injuries Are Increasingly Common
A new study shows a startling increase in the physical trauma to women from forceps deliveries. Researchers have warned for years that doctors are not receiving appropriate training in the use of forceps. Therefore, forceps are a main contributing factor to birth injuries. About Birth Injuries A birth injury is not a birth defect. A
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Depuy Attune Knee Replacement Ruins Lives
Patients who received the Depuy Attune Knee replacement are upset that not only are their knees worse than before, but now they are in even more pain. Many feel like they have nowhere to turn. This is why it is important to contact a knowledgable complex litigation attorney likes those at The Michael Brady Lynch
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About the Harvey Weinstein Case
Harvey Weinstein is set to appear in Criminal Court in Manhattan on July 30. There he will learn whether a grand jury has indicted him. If so, then he will be arraigned in State Supreme Court in Manhattan. In light of this, many have been wondering what is exactly involved in the Harvey Weinstein case.
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Del Monte Recalls Parasite Infected Vegetable Trays
The food retailer, Del Monte has issued a recall over parasite infected vegetable trays. This recall came after state agencies notified the company that their fresh vegetable trays contain the parasite, Cyclospora. The CDC also confirms that almost 150 people have been infected. About Cyclospora Cyclospora infection (cyclosporiasis) causes watery, and sometimes explosive, diarrhea after
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Gadolinium Toxicity Affects the Brain
Many know the risks of injecting gadolinium into the body. These include kidney impairment and also hurting developing babies among other hazards. However, what researchers are starting to link now is the buildup of the gadolinium toxicity in the different areas of the brain. About Gadolinium Gadolinium is a chemical element carrying the atomic number 64
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Another Abilify Settlement
Abilify manufacturer, Bristol-Myers Squibb has reached a nearly $20 million settlement with a group of U.S. states. This comes after accusations that the company improperly marketed its medication. This is the second time the company has committed devious marketing practices. About Abilify Abilify (Aripiprazole) is a commonly prescribed antipsychotic used to treat agitation caused by schizophrenia,
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Dermatologist Exposes Billing Fraud
A dermatologist at Minnesota-based office, Skin Care Doctors, took a courageous stand. He exposed false Medicare billings of unnecessary surgical procedures of his fellow doctors. Brave whistleblowers like this dermatologist help to stop fraud, and the government rewards them for it. About Billing Fraud Medicare and Medicaid lose an estimated $60 billion or more annually
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Cruise Ship Slip and Falls Are Too Common
Cruise ship slip and falls can occur anywhere. On deck, by the pool, in a restaurant or on a gangway. They happen for a variety of reasons. Unfortunately, cruise ship slip and falls are the most common injuries on a ship. About Cruise Ship Slip and Falls A cruise ship has the same type of slip
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Mesothelioma Risk Factors
There are many different mesothelioma risk factors. A risk factor is anything that raises your chance of developing a disease like cancer. Researchers have found several risk factors that increase a person’s mesothelioma development risk. About Mesothelioma There are different forms of mesothelioma. The most common form of mesothelioma is pleural mesothelioma. This cancer develops in
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Mom Receives $4M From Daughter's Pertussis Birth Injury
A jury awarded a Pennsylvania woman $4 million in compensatory damages for her daughter’s pertussis birth injury. In 2010, her daughter died after only 32 days. The mother insists that doctors failed to diagnose her daughter in enough time to save her. About Pertussis Pertussis (whooping cough) is an incredibly contagious respiratory disease caused by the
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