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
Read MorePrevalence of Flight Attendant Sexual Harassment
The Association of Flight Attendants released a report stating that two-thirds of flight attendants in the U.S. report experience verbal or physical sexual harassment during their careers. The study included employees from 29 U.S. airlines. Types of Sexual Harassment Federal law prohibits sexual harassment through Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. This
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Is Your Pinnacle Hip Implant Failing?
Around 7 million people in the United States are living with a hip implant. Many have the DePuy Pinnacle hip implant. However, thousands are experiencing their Pinnacle hip implant failing. This makes many people scared and wondering what are the warning signs of a failing device. About Pinnacle Hip Implants Approved by the FDA in
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Regardless of Warnings Doctors Keep Pushing Gadolinium
Even though in December of 2017, the FDA issued a tougher warning on gadolinium, the dye used in MRI and MRA scans, doctors still push patients to use the hazardous chemical. The government agency is calling for additional studies and urging doctors to be careful. However, the medical field isn’t heeding the warnings. About Gadolinium Gadolinium is
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A Single Asbestos Exposure Leads to Mesothelioma
Most believe that it takes years of heavy inhalation of asbestos to cause mesothelioma. However, if Libby, Montana taught us anything is that even low or single doses can still cause this type of cancer. It is important to stay vigilant if you suspect you came in contact with the carcinogenic material. Dangerous Asbestos Asbestos is
Read MoreMassive Kellogg Cereal Recall
The famous cereal company, Kellogg is recalling an estimated 1.3 million cases of Honey Smacks cereal from more than 30 U.S. states. The company cites the cereal is contaminated with salmonella and has injured over 70 people. About Salmonella Salmonella infection (salmonellosis) is a common bacterial disease that affects the intestinal tract. The bacteria usually
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Pre-Cut Melon Salmonella Sold in 23 States
The FDA has now linked pre-cut melon salmonella to 23 states. Cut watermelon, honeydew, and cantaloupe, as well as fruit salads containing these melons, have injured at least 60 people so far. The FDA expects this number to grow as not all people report their injuries to the government agency. About Salmonella Salmonella infection (salmonellosis) is
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