Choosing a good doctor is an important decision to make, because good care versus bad care could mean the difference between a successful recovery and having to live with an injury for longer than necessary. When you can trust your physician, you will feel more comfortable talking about your symptoms, making it easier for...
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Study Shows Codeine Prescriptions For Children Could Have Dangerous Side Effects
According to a recent 10-year study, despite recommended limits on codeine use in children, the potent painkiller is prescribed for children in at least half a million emergency room visits each year. With more than 25 million emergency room visits by children annually, the study shows that far too many children are getting the...
Read MoreGM Announced That Recalled Vehicles Have Even More Safety Problems
General Motors (GM) said on April 9 that the company must fix another defect involving the ignition of the small cars it has already recalled for faulty switches.
GM issued a new recall for the 2003 to 2011 cars, this time to replace another part of...
FDA Proposed Rule Could Provide Better Drug Safety for Americans
The American Association of Justice (AAJ) is in support of the US Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) proposed rule to allow generic drug manufacturers to independently update their warning labels. The US Supreme Court ruled in Pliva v. Mensing that generic drug manufacturers cannot independently update their warning labels, even when new side-effects are known....
Read MoreGroup Fights to Restore Millions for Spinal Cord Injury Research
According to The Wall Street Journal, officials have restored nearly $7 million in annual funding for spinal cord injury research after an influential lobby of paraplegics put pressure on lawmakers. The group, New Yorkers to Cure Paralysis, have tried unsuccessfully since 2010 to restore about $8.5 million in...
Read MoreStudy Shows MMA Fighters Have Higher Risk of TBI Than Boxers
According to CBSSports.com, a study performed by University of Toronto researchers has revealed that mixed martial arts fighters are at a higher risk of traumatic brain injury (TBI) than boxers, or other martial arts fighters. The study, which looked at MMA fights from 2006 to 2012, found that fighters...
Read MoreWashington DC Woman Takes Herself to Hospital When Paramedics Get Into Argument
According to The NY Daily News, a Washington, D.C. woman who believed she was suffering a stroke was forced to transport herself to the hospital after two paramedics got into a heated argument while treating her. The woman said she was concerned for her welfare when two DC Fire and EMS employees started arguing after...
Read MoreGM Announces Another Recall That Affects 1.18 Million More SUV’s for Air Bag Issue
According to The Washington Post, General Motors (GM) issued another new recall of 1.5 million vehicles on March 17, stating that certain SUV models have defective air bags. This is part of the fallout from GM’s first recall last month of more than 1.6 million small cars for defective engine switches. The defect is...
Read MoreDebate Grows Over Poultry Worker Safety Under Proposed Plan
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has instituted new poultry plant regulations that may threaten the workplace safety in poultry plants and food safety altogether. These new regulations are part of the HACCP (Hazards Analysis and Critical Control Points)-Based Inspection Models Project, abbreviated as...
Read MoreWhat Should I Do If I Developed Carpal Tunnel Due To My Job?
If you sustain an occupational disease like carpal tunnel on the job, you should report the injury to your employer, immediately seek medical attention and file a workers’ compensation claim promptly. Workers’ compensation laws vary from state to state, so you should consult with an experienced Maryland, Washington, D.C. and...
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