Birth Trauma & Infant Torticollis
Infant torticollis, also known as “wry neck” or “Loxia” happens when during birth the baby’s neck twists. Then, the head tips to one side while the chin points upwards. Treatment must begin quickly, therefore parents should be aware of the symptoms. About Infant Torticollis Infant torticollis can develop quickly in boys or girls. The common
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Florida Nursing Homes Face Little Recourse for Abuse
Investigations into the agency responsible for ensuring nursing homes are safe found that Florida’s Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) routinely doesn’t investigate claims of abuse. Then, if abuse is found, the AHCA rarely gives adqeuate fines or disciplinary measures. About Nursing Home Abuse Each year in the United States, an estimated 2.1 million seniors
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Catholic Whistleblower Shines Light on Abuse
For years, Bishop Malone’s executive assistant was privy to all the inner workings of the bishop’s office. When his actions in private conflicted with what he showed the public, she knew she had to come forward and become a Catholic whistleblower. Priest Abuse Abuses in the Catholic Church have been well-documented in the media. However,
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Valsartan Cancer Contamination Could Happen Again
This year thousands of American consumers are shocked to learn that their heart medication could have caused their cancer as multiple recalls keep occurring. However, what happened at Zhejiang Huahai Pharmaceutical could easily not only happen again, but it is possible to happen in the United States, too. About Valsartan Manufactured by Major Pharamascetucials, Teva
Read MoreFDA Essure Monitoring Shows Even Worse Side Effects
On December 31, 2018, the FDA removed Essure from the market. This decision follows the agency’s April safety action of restricting sales and distribution. Previously, the United States was the only country that still allowed women to get the device. Every other country recalled Essure. As part of the removal, the agency will also perform
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Nine More Sick From Romaine E. coli Outbreak
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention continues to warn against eating any romaine lettuce harvested from the central Coastal growing regions of Northern and Central California amid a multistate outbreak of E. coli illnesses linked to romaine lettuce. The agency also reported Thursday that nine additional people are ill since November 26. About E. coli
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New Gadolinium Study Shows Long Retention Rates
Recently, researchers published a follow-up study on gadolinium retention from Gadolinium-based Contrast Agents (GBCAs) administered for contrast-enhanced MRIs. The study followed nearly 200 people after receiving the contrast agent. Medical professionals believe that gadolinium exits the body within a few hours and sometimes days. However, the researchers found this is not to case. In fact,
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Pinnacle Hip Implant Medical Problems
Johnson & Johnson and DePuy Orthopaedics are facing thousands of lawsuits due to their defective metal-on-metal hip implants. Researchers link Pinnacle hip implants to multiple adverse health outcomes. Metallosis, a type of metal poisoning, caused many of the Pinnacle hip implant medical problems. About Pinnacle Hip Implants Approved by the FDA in 2000, the Pinnacle
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Many Nursing Home Abusers Are Repeat Offenders
One in five U.S. residents will be retirement age by 2030, meaning more aging adults will eventually need assistance and could potentially become vulnerable to caretakers. Many states recognize that elder abuse is a growing issue, especially in nursing homes. Since the elderly population is growing, many facilities are desperate for workers. This has shown an
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Study Finds Rampant Unreported Nursing Home Abuse
A recent report conducted by the Department of Health and Human Services concluded that unreported nursing home abuse is common. The facilities did not report the abuse to police despite the fact that state and federal law require that serious cases of abuse in nursing homes be turned over to law enforcement. The study is ongoing,
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