April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month
This year’s national Sexual Assault Awareness Month campaign is themed “I Ask.” According to the National Sexual Violence Resource Center, this theme champions the message that asking for consent is a healthy, normal and a necessary part of everyday interactions. About Sexual Abuse Sexual abuse is devastating. This is especially true when abusers take the form
Read MoreHospital Whistleblower Exposes Overbilling
A former Hospital Corporation of America (HCA) occupational therapist came out against the hospital chain for submitting false claims across 18 states. This isn’t the first hospital whistleblower who has filed suit against the company. About The False Claims Act Congress originally passed the False Claims Act during the Civil War. It was to protect the U.S.
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Losartan Recall Expands Again
The losartan recall expands again as Torrent Pharmaceuticals Limited issues another removal for its losartan potassium tablets USP and losartan potassium/hydrochlorothiazide tablets, USP. Investigators found trace amounts of another carcinogenic impurity. The impurity detected is N-Methylnitrosobutyric acid (NMBA). About NMBA N-Nitroso-N-methyl-4-aminobutyric acid (NMBA) is a known animal and human carcinogen. In March 2019, investigators first discovered
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Large Scale Butterball Turkey Salmonella Recall
Butterball is recalling nearly 80,000 pounds of raw ground turkey products. An inspection by the company discovered a dangerous bacteria. Now, there is a Butterball turkey salmonella recall affecting thousands across the United States. About Salmonella Salmonella infection (salmonellosis) is a common bacterial disease that affects the intestinal tract. The bacteria usually live in animal and human intestines
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Elderly Alzheimer’s Patient Abused before Death
Two months before his death, an elderly Alzheimer’s patient was abused by the nursing home his family trusted to keep him safe. Due to the extent of his wounds, the man died. His family is devastated. Now, they want justice. About Elder Physical Abuse Unfortunately, physical abuse of an elder is more common than most people
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FDA Ceases Transvaginal Mesh Sales
The FDA ordered to stop transvaginal mesh sales and distribution in the United States. Researchers have been noting the danger of this device for years. Now, the government agency has finally realized that transvaginal mesh does not demonstrate safety or effectiveness like premarket applications. Companies must withdraw products within 10 days. About Transvaginal Mesh Transvaginal
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Carnival Cruise Ship Tips and Injures Passengers
Three passengers suffered potentially life-long injuries after the Carnival Cruise Ship tips during their vacation. The passengers reported “Titanic-like mayhem” during the trip are now suing the world’s largest cruise line in relation to the incident. About Cruise Ship Injuries Just recently in the news, there have been Norovirus outbreaks, drownings at sea, passengers being thrown overboard, and
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Study Shows New Imaging Tech Could Reduce Gadolinium Dye Need
Researchers have been studying the effects of gadolinium dye as more people become injured from it. Plus, more studies are showing concrete evidence of retention in the body. Therefore, Stanford University researchers examined if artificial intelligence (AI) based image reconstruction could replace the need for gadolinium dye altogether. About Gadolinium Gadolinium is a chemical element
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Floridian Distracted Drivers Responsible for over 50k Crashes
According to recent statistics by the Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Florida distracted drivers are at an all-time high. In fact, last year alone, they were responsible for over 50,000 crashes. Experts think that number is actually quite higher. About Vehicle Crashes It can be shocking after an accident to learn how expensive, time-consuming and frustrating
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Mesothelioma Diagnosis Linked to College Renovation
An elderly man received a mesothelioma diagnosis. However, he was perplexed. He wanted to know when and where asbestos exposure happened. After careful investigation, the man tied his diagnosis to renovations on his college campus in the 1960s. About Asbestos Asbestos once filled countless U.S. homes and businesses in the form of insulation and heat-protecting materials.
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