Deadly Salmonella Kosher Chicken
The CDC announced 16 people have become sick, and one has died after consuming salmonella kosher chicken. Eight people required hospitalization. This also included the person who died. The agency also received reports from multiple states. About Salmonella Salmonella infection (salmonellosis) is a common bacterial disease that affects the intestinal tract. The bacteria usually live in animal
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Researchers Reveal Opioid Birth Defects
The American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology published a study by CDC researchers linking taking codeine, hydrocodone, or other opioid painkillers shortly before or early in pregnancy increases the risk of congenital heart defects and other opioid birth defects. As the rate of opioids use increases, the rate of birth defects from the painkillers is
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$1.2M Pradaxa Verdict For Plaintiffs
A West Virginia jury returned a $250,000 compensatory verdict along with awarding $1,000,000 more in punitive damages to plaintiffs injured by the blood thinner Pradaxa. Since October 2010, the German drug company Boehringer Ingelheim has sold Pradaxa in the United States. The company claims that the drug has achieved “blockbuster” status. This means it has over
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When to File a Sexual Abuse Civil Lawsuit
Many people don’t realize that even if their sexual abuse happened years ago, they can still receive civil justice. Many states employ a “delayed discovery rule” which postpones the statutes of limitations during the period when the victim did not know he or she had a claim. Sexual Abuse Victim Rights It is important to
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Researchers Pinpoint Cells Affected By Gadolinium
As more research becomes available on the dangers of gadolinium, studies now show exactly where the dangerous chemical stores in the body. Scientists are now looking at the body’s mast cells as the location as to where gadolinium stores inside the victim’s body. About Gadolinium Gadolinium is a chemical element carrying the atomic number 64 and
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The Most Opioid Addicted States in the U.S.
For the past two decades, people using opioids is growing by the day. Therefore, opioid overdoses are rising, too. However, overdoses from opioid use are more prevalent in some states than others. Is your state on this list? About Opioids Opioids are a class of drugs that include the illegal drug known as heroin, and
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Sexual Abuse Justice A Decade Later
A Florida man pled guilty to sexually assaulting a child when he lived in Wilmington, North Carolina more than 10 years ago. Many survivors of sexual abuse do not realize that the length of time for receiving justice could be well into adulthood. About Sexual Abuse Sexual abuse is devastating. This is especially true when
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Cybersecurity Whistleblower Awards
Many don’t realize that cybersecurity whistleblower awards exist. A disclosure leading to an SEC enforceable action collecting over $1M qualifies the whistleblower for a claim. Recently, a cybersecurity whistleblower received almost $1M for her information against Voya Financial Advisors Inc. (VFA), a broker-dealer and investment adviser. About the Whistleblower Statute In 1863 to combat fraud
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Filing a Florida Civil Child Sexual Abuse Lawsuit
Every state has different rules for filing a civil child sexual abuse lawsuit, but with recent media coverage, it is important to know the elements involved in a Florida civil suit. The length of time in Florida to file for justice is longer than one may think. About Sexual Abuse Sexual abuse is devastating. This
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Gadolinium Pregnancy Dangers
As the research community begins to expand its knowledge of the dangers of gadolinium dye, more studies are examining how the chemical affects different people. The most shocking is new research on gadolinium pregnancy complications. The results are shocking. About Gadolinium Gadolinium is a chemical element carrying the atomic number 64 and the atomic symbol Gd.
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