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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McDonald's Sexual Harassment Charges
McDonald’s sexual harassment claims are returning for the third time in a three year period. Now, female employees are coming forward to report rampant sexual harassment behaviors by male coworkers and managers. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission announced 25 new lawsuits by the American Civil Liberties Union. About Sexual Harassment It is important that
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Grad Student Sexually Assaulted Women Through Dating App
Police have arrested an Iowa State University graduate student for sexual abuse. The man used a popular dating app to meet two women that he raped. This happened all in a span of 24 hours. Police are holding him for a $50,000 cash-only bail. About Sexual Abuse Sexual assault on college campuses is a common underreported
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Delayed Car Accident Injuries
The adrenaline rush following a car accident can mask injury symptoms. It can take hours or even days for injuries to present themselves. For this reason, it is important to always seek medical treatment following an accident. This will also help document your injuries. About Car Accident Injuries During the impact of an accident, the
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Ground Beef E. coli Outbreak Injures Many Again
After over a hundred people became ill with E. coli, The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention thinks it could be another ground beef E. coli outbreak. However, the agency doesn’t know where it started. It continues to look at grocery stores and restaurants people ate beef at before becoming ill. About E. coli E.
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Radiologists Not Reporting Gadolinium Damage
A new study shows that many medical professionals don’t report gadolinium retention along with gadolinium damage. In fact, out of all the radiologists interviewed, 58% did not include the retention in their radiology reports. Doctors are misdiagnosing thousands of people instead of telling them they have gadolinium retention. About Gadolinium Gadolinium is a chemical
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Female Teachers Need Sexual Harassment Protection
In America, female teachers do not have protections against sexual harassment from students. Many report “upskirting” videos by students have become popular. Yet, administrations do nothing to protect the staff. Teacher unions are calling for schools and government to seriously examine this issue. About Sexual Harassment In 2017, close to 13,000 Americans filed sexual harassment complaints with
Read MoreInvokana Cancer Risks
Early trials for Invokana demonstrated an increased risk of kidney and bladder cancer. However, the FDA still approved the medication and did not place a warning for the potential risk of Invokana cancer. Previous diabetic drugs such as Actos had massive lawsuits due to the failure to warn about the risk of bladder cancer. Now
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