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- Elder Abuse and Neglect: A Nationwide Problem
Feb 2, 2016
A nursing home should always be a place for seniors to feel safe and protected. Unfortunately, many nursing homes have been found to mistreat some of their residents. In addition to these appalling and inexcusable actions, family and friends may never find out their loved one is being hurt. Elder abuse involves acts by a caregiver that cause harm or put an elderly person’s well-being in jeopardy. Failure to satisfy an elder’s basic needs or to...Read More - Causes of Chronic Kidney Disease
Feb 2, 2016
More than 10 percent of adults in the United States have chronic kidney disease (CKD), which involves the gradual loss of kidney function. That’s more than 20 million people with varying stages of the disease, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). There are numerous risk factors and causes of chronic kidney disease, such as diabetes and high blood pressure. Approximately one in three adults with diabetes has CKD as well as one...Read More - Power Morcellator Litigation: A Closer Look at Putting Women at Risk
Feb 1, 2016
46. The number of cases currently pending in In re Ethicon, Inc. Powel Morcellator Products Liability Litigation (MDL 2652) pending in the District of Kansas (D. Kan. No. 15-md-2652-KHV). 1 in 352. 1 in 368. 1 in 278. These figures represent estimates of the number of women who are at risk of having a deadly cancer spread when undergoing routine gynecological surgeries with a power morcellator. Generally speaking, this is a very high risk, especially considering we are dealing with an...Read More - What is Vehicle Crashworthiness?
Jan 29, 2016
Crashworthiness refers to the level of vehicle occupant protection intended to reduce the risk of death and serious injury in the event of an automobile accident. If you were involved in a car wreck, speak to an experienced car accident lawyer today. To continually enhance driver and passenger safety, research programs develop and upgrade test procedures for vehicle design, safety countermeasures, and equipment. Below are a few important aspects of vehicle safety that are involved in...Read More - Is My Parent a Victim of Nursing Home Abuse?
Jan 28, 2016
It’s painful to think that a loved one could be suffering from pain at the hands of his or her caregiver. Unfortunately, a staggering number of abuse, neglect and exploitation cases go undetected each year despite mandatory elder abuse reporting laws in most states. An intentional act by a caregiver or another trusted person that harms or creates a risk of harm to an elderly person is considered elder abuse. Elder abuse can take many forms,...Read More - The Sudden and Painful Effects of Brachial Neuritis after a Vaccine
Jan 28, 2016
Brachial neuritis is an extremely painful condition that’s exacerbated by the simplest of movements. A person who develops brachial neuritis after a vaccine can suffer intense pain for a few hours up to several weeks, but low-grade pain and arm weakness may persist for up to a year. The condition, which is also known as neuralgic amyotrophy or Parsonage-Turner syndrome, can develop days or weeks after a person receives a vaccine such as: Tetanus (such as DTaP, DTP, DT,...Read More - Medical Journal Highlights Current Power Morcellator Debate
Jan 27, 2016
This January issue of Obstetrics & Gynecology features two articles diametrically opposed in their messages as to the true risk of power morcellation. In this month’s issue, a group of 48 top gynecological surgeons, headed by William Parker of UCLA, and a few women’s health advocates, including Carla Dionne of the National Uterine Fibroid Foundation (NUFF.org), published a letter directed to the FDA in defense of the use of power morcellation and challenging the FDA on...Read More - Proton Pump Inhibitors Linked to Adverse Effects, May be Overprescribed
Jan 27, 2016
More than 15 million Americans used proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) such as Prevacid, Prilosec and Nexium in 2013 to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), ulcers, and other stomach acid-related issues. However, a serious and life-threatening side effect was recently associated with PPIs, which are among the most commonly used drugs in the world. An analysis of medical records from more than 250,000 patients linked PPI use to a 20 to 50 percent greater risk of developing...Read More - Filing Deadlines for Vaccine Claims
Jan 26, 2016
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Health Resources and Services Administration has set time limits for vaccine reaction victims and their families to be eligible for compensation. It is therefore very important to contact a vaccine lawyer as soon as possible if you or a loved one suffered a rare adverse reaction to a vaccine. The sooner victims file a vaccine injury claim, the sooner they can protect their rights and obtain compensation for an...Read More - Chronic Kidney Disease and Acid Reflux Medication
Jan 25, 2016
Chronic kidney disease is a condition that worsens over the course of months or years as a person’s kidneys lose their ability to function properly. People with chronic kidney disease may not have noticeable symptoms until kidney function has greatly declined, according to an article by Medline Plus. Symptoms of advanced kidney damage may include: Bone pain Changes in skin color Bad breath Blood in the stoo Difficulty concentrating Drowsiness and/or sleep problems Easy bruising Excessive thirst Fluid retention and swelling of extremities Frequent hiccups Loss of...Read More