Railway Whistleblower Shines Light on Project Short Cuts
A Honolulu railway whistleblower has come forward against his former employer. The brave whistleblower contacted the U.S. Department of Transportation and has filed a qui tam lawsuit. The former employee says that the Honolulu rail project his company oversaw produced hundreds of falsified change orders which added $20 million to the project. About The False
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Do I Have Gadolinium Toxicity?
Gadolinium toxicity symptoms will vary from person to person. These symptoms are based upon surveys of those with high urine levels of gadolinium. It is important if you have any of these symptoms following an MRI or MRA scan to contact us immediately. We will instruct you on the steps to take, including getting testing
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Wind Gust Injures Cruise Passengers
Last week, a severe and sudden wind gust injured several passengers aboard the Norwegian Escape. Passengers tweeted the harrowing ordeal when the 20-deck ship suddenly tilted just before midnight under the force of an unexpected gale topping 100 knots or about 115 mph. About Cruise Injuries Cruise ships bring a number of potential safety hazards
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International Symposium on Malignant Mesothelioma Could Bring Hope
Next week in Bethesda, Maryland, the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation will host its 15th annual International Symposium on Malignant Mesothelioma. This event joins those affected by mesothelioma and the experts currently treating the disease. About Asbestos Asbestos once filled countless U.S. homes and businesses in the form of insulation and heat-protecting materials. Throughout the construction boom
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Study Shows This Birth Injury Increases Teen Mental Illness
A recently published Swiss study followed almost a million Swedish children. Researchers discovered that 1,600 with brachial plexus birth injury (BPBI) also had teen mental illness more frequently than their peers. About Brachial Plexus Birth Injury Brachial Plexus Birth Injury (BPBI) occurs in twice in every 1,000 births. During delivery, a baby’s shoulder becomes stuck,
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3M Caused Veteran Hearing Loss
In 2014, almost 1 million veterans received disability benefits for hearing impairment. This doesn’t include the 1.3 million on disability compensation for tinnitus with an additional 1.6 million seeking medical care for the condition. Now, many are shocked that 3M’s standard issue dual-ended earplugs could have caused their hearing loss. About Defective 3M Combat Arms
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Nursing Home Admin Arrested For Elder Sexual Abuse
Police have made a second arrested in connection with an ongoing sexual abuse investigation at a Kansas nursing home. The nursing center administrator faces seven counts of failure to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation of an adult. This is the second arrest in an ongoing investigation into the facility. About Elder Sexual Abuse Elder sexual
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Top Florida Crash Dangers
For many, car accidents are traumatic. With them, people feel stress and physically shaken from the ordeal. However, in the state of Florida, some crash dangers are more common than others. It is important to be aware of them and display extra caution on Floridian highways and streets. Motorcycle Accidents In the state of Florida,
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AccuWeather Pays $290k After Sexual Harassment Claims
AccuWeather, the family-run weather company has agreed to pay $290,000 after a federal oversight agency found the company subjected female employees to sexual harassment. Also, dozens of women opted into the settlement. About Sexual Harassment Federal law prohibits sexual harassment through Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. This applies to employers that
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New Brain Protein Clumping Study Could Bring Gadolinium Retention Help
Researchers studying ALS and Dementia noticed damage proteins will clump inside the brain. Then, these proteins will affect cells within the nephropathy. Experts are wondering if gadolinium retention happens in a similar fashion. Also, if the treatment could extend to this neurotoxicity as well. About Gadolinium Retention Gadolinium is a chemical element carrying the atomic number 64
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