Compensation for Breast Cancer Survivors after Natrelle Implant Removal
There are more than 3.8 million breast cancer survivors in the United States, including women still being treated and those who have completed treatment. Last year, there were 2 million more diagnosed. Millions of breast cancer survivors received Allergan Natrelle Saline-Filled Breast Implants during their reconstruction surgeries. However, upon hearing that these breast implants increase the risk
Read MoreThe Rise of Senior Abuse During the Pandemic
Unfortunately, disasters impact seniors the most. This also includes senior abuse during a pandemic. The abuse is not just physical but financial as well. Thus far, the elderly have the highest mortality rates during the current pandemic. About Nursing Home Abuse Each year in the United States, an estimated 2.1 million seniors are the victims
Read MoreBirth Injury Fund Helps Hospitals but Hurts Families
Maryland hospitals are asking lawmakers to create a birth injury fund to compensate families of children injured by doctors at birth. Johns Hospital Medical Center he the University of Maryland are two of the big sponsors of this proposed bill, stating that they believe it will ease the pressure off hospitals and doctors from high-value
Read MoreFBI is Warning of Child Abuse Photos During Zoom Meetings
Due to social distancing requirements during the pandemic, many organizations and schools have turned to virtual meetings and events. Zoom has become the leading digital platform to conduct these events. Since the meetings are so common, many share links to the meetings without vetting and approving participants. Pedophiles use these links to share material depicting
Read MoreDrug Manufacturers Exaggerate Medication Benefits
The FDA has established a Bad Ads program to review promotional materials from drug manufacturers. This includes TV, radio, sales aids, journal ads, patient brochures, drug websites, webinars, email alerts, and e-details. Since starting the program, the agency has uncovered thousands of violations. About Bad Ads Program The Bad Ad Program is an FDA-sponsored outreach
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Long-Term Side Effects of Car Accidents
Every year, nearly 6 million people experience car accident injuries. Of these, over 30,000 were fatal. Car accidents often lead to serious injuries which can have long-term effects on an accident victim’s health. These include head injuries like concussions, contusions, and penetrating head wounds. Physical Effects Due to the dangerous nature of car accidents, these can
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Mesothelioma Symptoms & Signs
Symptoms of mesothelioma can be confused with a host of other conditions. People may experience symptoms of mesothelioma similar to the flu, such as fever, sore throat, chest pain, nausea, and cough. Other signs of mesothelioma may include excessive sweating, weight loss, and shortness of breath. This is why it is important to also be
Read MoreSingulair Linked to Increased Suicide
Due to the increased risk of suicide while taking the popular asthma medication, Singulair, the FDA added the strongest warning to medication in March of this year. The agency received countless reports of potential psychiatric side effects for years before adding the label. About Singulair Singulair (montelukast) is a class of drugs of selective leukotriene
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FDA Releases Report on E. coli Romaine Outbreak Cause
Last fall, 167 people in 16 states became infected with E. coli. All consumed infected romaine lettuce grown in Salinas, California. From September through December, out of the 167 people infected 85 needed to go to the hospital. Also, 15 developed a syndrome of kidney failure. About E. coli E. coli are bacteria that normally
Read MoreEye Damage Could Be Due To Elmiron Medication
Thousands of people taking Elmiron for bladder pain are unaware that their vision loss and eye damage are related to the medication. Many people take Elmiron for years and do not know that the longer they take it the more prone to eye damage they become. About Elmiron Elmiron is the brand name for
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