Exploding E-Cigarette Injuries
Millions of people have turned to electronic cigarettes or e-cigarettes to either cut back or quit regular cigarettes. How safe are they, though? Many have been burned and injured when these devices malfunction and explodes in a person’s hand, face or pocket. About E-Cigarettes Electronic cigarettes are also known as e-cigarettes, e-cigs or vape are an
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Kidney Issues Linked to Gilead TDF Meds
The FDA is warning that individuals taking Gilead’s HIV drug tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF) could experience kidney disease. Gilead knew its drug was dangerous, yet the company released it anyway. There are multiple less toxic versions on the market, yet Gilead wanted to increase its profits instead of helping those struggling with HIV. About TDF
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Gadolinium Study Urges Reduction of Deadly Contrast
A new study published in the Journal of the American College of Radiology is urging the significant reduction of the deadly contrast, gadolinium in MRI or MRA scans. The study mainly focuses on MS patients who often receive more than 60 doses of gadolinium over the course of monitoring the illness. However, researchers urge the
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Court Rules Double Policy Limits after Birth Injury
A Missouri appellate court ruled that insurers must pay double policy limits in a medical malpractice suit after injuries to both mother and baby. The court came to this decision after weighing that a physician’s negligence usually includes acts and omissions before and during deliveries. Therefore, there are two liability limits instead of just one.
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Carnival Employee Pushes Passenger Down Stairs
A vacationer is now seeking justice after a terrible accident onboard a cruise ship. The man says that a Carnival employee began pulling him to another room so violently that the man tripped and fell down a flight of stairs. Reasonable Care Cruise ship companies have a legal obligation to you, the passenger. In fact, federal
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Opioid Overdoses Increase as Profits Soar
According to the National Institute for Drug Abuse’s March 2018 report, 115 people in the United States die from an Opioid overdose every day. Overdose deaths used to be rare. However, now Opioid overdoses are the leading cause of accidental death in the U.S. This surpasses annual deaths caused by motor vehicle accidents, guns, and HIV
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Salmonella Beef Recall Tops 12 Million
For the third time since October, JBS Tolleson Inc. is expanding its beef recall. This brings the total salmonella beef recall to more than 12 million pounds. This outbreak has sickened almost 250 people since August. 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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Elderly Mesothelioma Patients Receive Little Care
Annals of Surgical Oncology published a new disturbing study. After following 4,500 elderly mesothelioma patients found that less than 25% received any treatment for their cancer. Therefore, many lived for less than six months. About Asbestos When the asbestos industry was booming, families of workers were at great risk. Workers often came home with asbestos
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Most Dangerous Florida Nursing Homes
As part of the government’s investigation on nursing home abuse, the agency released a list of the dangerous Florida nursing homes based upon rates of abuse and/or neglect. Along with also including Florida, the list exposes dangerous facilities nationwide. About Elder Physical Abuse Unfortunately, physical abuse of an elder is more common than most people would think
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Different Car Accident Head Injuries
Car accident head injuries are the most common injuries suffered from a car accident. It is important to be aware of the signs and symptoms of these since they can potentially kill you. Here are the most common types of head trauma and the symptoms of each. Concussion When the brain strikes the inside of
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