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- Fiat Chrysler Fined Millions for Safety Failures
Jan 26, 2016
The federal government recently hit Fiat Chrysler, one of the world’s biggest auto manufacturers, with a $70 million fine for failing to report important safety information about The major issue this time was that Fiat Chrysler did not provide federal regulators with “early warning data” on potential vehicle safety problems. Early warning data includes auto accident reports, warranty claims and personal injury lawsuits. Under federal law, automakers must hand over this data, in a...Read More - Not So Clean, After All: New Law Bans Soaps and Other Products Containing Microbeads
Jan 21, 2016
President Obama recently signed into law a bill that will bar certain products from being sold in U.S. stores due to the presence of an ingredient that is potentially harmful to the environment. The White House announced that Obama affixed his signature to a law that bans a number of soaps, toothpastes, body washes and other cleansing products containing microbeads. Until recently, U.S. health officials did not believe that microbeads, miniscule plastic particles, posed a...Read More - FDA Takes Action to Enhance Safety of Pelvic Mesh Devices
Jan 12, 2016
After several years of complaints and lawsuits filed by tens of thousands of women claiming they sustained serious injuries as a result of having pelvic mesh devices implanted, the federal government is taking new aim at establishing and enforcing guidelines for medical device companies. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is recategorizing vaginal mesh products as “high-risk” medical devices. Prior to the FDA’s recent announcement about new regulations, the implants were labeled as “moderate...Read More - NJ Colleges Looking to Ban Popular Hoverboards on Campuses
Jan 8, 2016
Hoverboards were an incredibly popular gift this holiday season, which makes the safety risks posed by the devices an even bigger concern now that the holidays are over. Several U.S. colleges have recently instituted policies, including outright bans, which seek to protect students against hoverboard-related injuries. More than 20 colleges have instituted outright bans, or otherwise significant restrictions, on hoverboards by classifying the motorized scooters as contraband. The bans come on the heels of multiple...Read More - Avoiding Catastrophic Drug Errors at the Pharmacy
Dec 29, 2015
It’s an errand you’ve probably done countless times before. You get a prescription from the doctor and drive up or walk into a pharmacy to get it filled. In some cases, prescriptions are called directly into the pharmacy by the doctor’s staff; this puts patients one step closer to getting the treatment prescribed to make them feel better. However, regardless of how the order gets to the pharmacy, the process of actually filling the prescription...Read More - Don’t Risk it This Season: Drunk Driving Kills
Dec 22, 2015
With holiday time in full swing, everyone is enjoying festivities including family parties, nights out with friends and even office luncheons. Where there is partying, there is usually alcohol. And, of course, unless you are the host, you need to be able to get home. Far too many people get catastrophically injured and even lose their lives due to negligent motorists who party a little too much and get behind the wheels of their cars...Read More - Antidepressants Linked to Autism
Dec 18, 2015
The use of antidepressants during pregnancy may increase the risk of the child developing autism, according to a recent study conduct by researchers at the University of Montreal. The study linked antidepressants taken in the later stages of pregnancy, including the second and third trimesters, to children being born with autism. Researchers found that selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), which include Paxil, Prozac and Zoloft, are the most likely to result in autism. The Journal...Read More - Don’t Ignore False Positive Mammogram Results
Dec 2, 2015
A study published in “We don’t want women to read this and feel worried,” said lead author Louise M. Henderson of the University of North Carolina School of Medicine in Chapel Hill. She suggested women and their physicians use the information as just another “useful tool” in weighing their personal risk of developing breast cancer. Risk factors for the entire population include age, breast density, race, and whether or not a woman has a...Read More - Do Your Homework Before You Choose Your Doctor
Nov 24, 2015
Hindsight is 20/20, we all know that. However, while there are times you need to jump in with both feet and take a chance — choosing a healthcare provider does not fall into that category. In fact, it belongs more in the “look before you leap” file. You probably spend far more time looking into a potential doctor for your child than yourself. You ask around, get referrals, read testimonials and scour the Internet so...Read More - How Do You Know if It’s Medical Malpractice?
Nov 18, 2015
There is no question that any injury sustained in a hospital might have tragic, life-altering ramifications. But, it’s not always medical malpractice. There are certainly times when mistakes are not-preventable; they are simply unfortunate errors or accidents. If you or someone you love is suffering because of a mistake made by a healthcare professional or while you were in a medical facility, you may be able to take legal action. First, however, you need an...Read More