- Boat Crashes On The Rise
Boating is a favorite summer pastime enjoyed by Americans all across the country. However, for many, boating can quickly turn dangerous and deadly, and is the cause of many accidental deaths because of negligence, improper safety gear, alcohol consumption among other factors. To ensure safety among boaters and guests, the proper precautions must always be taken. - The Americans with Disabilities Act Protects Qualified Individuals
In 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act was created to help individuals who suffer from a disability and it enables them to have the same rights as anyone else, especially when it comes to being employed and labor laws. - Human Tissue Scandal Rocks Medical World
Human body tissue is collected from what are known as tissue banks around the country. Human tissue that has been safely cleared of diseases is used in many medical procedures such as skin grafs or organ transplants. However, the industry is highly unregulated and the use of diseased and illegally obtained tissues has entered the market. - DES (Drug-Eluting Stents) Linked To Serious Side Effects
Drug-eluting stents (DES) occur when a metal scaffold is inserted into a coronary artery to prevent it from collapsing. The scaffold may be coated with a pharmaceutical drug that operates on a time-release of the medication. While DES is a popular treatment in today, the adverse effects of DES can be detrimental to a patient and increase their risk of developing life threatening illnesses. - FDA Issues Chantix Public Heatlh Advisory
Chantix is a smoking cessation drug that was recently linked to at least 30 deaths among patients because of the severe side effects that exist. Side effects include suicidal tendencies and behaviors, erratic behavior and depression. Chantix is being investigated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as it has additionally been linked to over 400 suicidal episodes among patients. - Television News Report Reveals Unsettling New Information on Trasylol Recall
Trasylol Aprotinin is a blood-controlling agent injected into patients during surgical procedures such as open-heart surgeries. However, Trasylol has been linked to an increased risk of heart disease, kidney failure, stroke and death among individuals who have previously received the injection. - Potential Diseases Caused By Diesel Exhaust Exposure
Thousands of Americans are at risk of being exposed to diesel exhaust, especially those who work in or around diesel exhaust such as railroad workers. For years, the risks of chronic exposure have been studied but disregarded by many, although diesel exhaust can be the cause of many conditions including cancer. - Responsibilities of Athletic Trainers to Athletes
While there are not many cases where an individual professional athelete has developed a lawsuit against a professional trainer or a professional coach, the law has recognized that a specific legal responsibility exists between these two parties. Additionally, what is more common is the legal responsibilities existing between a coach and a student athelete. - Salmonella Contaminated Peanut Butter
Salmonella is a common food-borne illness and that causes a condition known as salmonellosis. It occurs after consuming a contaminated food item -- anything that is derived from an animal including meat and dairy. It is uncommon for salmonella to thrive in a high-fat, low-moisture environment such as peanut butter, which may have made the recent salmonella problem much worse as it came as a surprise. - Silicosis Litigation on the Rise
Silicosis is an incurable lung disease condition, similar to mesothelioma cancer, in which individuals mining crystalline silica and breathing in the dust can become infected and die within only a few years. - Open Head Injury, Skull Fractures and TBI
There are two main types of traumatic brain injuries including open head injury. An open head injury is when the skull has been penetrated and broken in an accident. When the skull is broken, the brain becomes more susceptible to infection as well as re-injury. It is important for a victim to know what steps to take to prevent re-injury in such an incident. - Slip and Fall Case Makes it to Supreme Court
After a slip and fall injury, an individual can be affected by a range of problems including traumatic brain injury to spine injury to broken bones. Slip and fall accidents are commonplace but individual's should know and understand that these accidents can cause lasting injury. - Schizophrenia and Traumatic Brain Injury
A victim of traumatic brain injury (TBI) can endure side effects ranging from social and motor skill function failure to hearing loss. One of the more serious side effects, however, is schizophrenia, which is a disorder-affecting behavior and mood. It is a serious illness that individuals must seek help for in order to prevent them from harming themselves and others. - Booster Seats Protect Children
Children who are too big for their car seats are often rushed straight to a regular seat belt before they are big enough. Seat belts are designed for full-grown adults and children need a transition booster seat. Having an effective extra restraint is essential to possibly saving a child's life. - Airbags Can Save Lives
Airbags were initially placed into vehicles to provide the safety to drivers and passengers, however, airbags can be, in some instances, harmful through injury and even death. It's important to know what actions can increase the risk of injury from airbag deployment, including not wearing a seatbelt.
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