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Robot surgeries are up, and so are robotic surgery errors

Robotic surgery is on a dramatic upswing in hospitals throughout the United States, but so are serious injuries associated with operations using robots, namely da Vinci system robots. Robot surgery lawsuits have been the result in a mounting number of cases, with the civil actions citing inadequately trained doctors who are being pressured to use the expensive medical

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One World Technologies recalls Ryobi battery chargers due to hazards

Among the latest product recalls announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) are the following: • One World Technologies Ryobi battery chargers, fire and burn hazards (627,000 units) • HeathCo motion-activated outdoor lights, electrical shock hazard (223,000) • LaRose Industries Snoopy Sno-Cone machines, risk of mouth injury (102,000) • Target Circo-brand Chloe and

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Serious burns can lead to disfigurement, organ damage and even death

Serious burns as a result of a construction accident, electrocution, auto accident or explosion can lead to lifelong pain and suffering, disfigurement, organ damage and even death Serious burn injuries, namely second-, third- and fourth-degree burns, can be caused by fires construction accidents, explosions, auto or truck accidents, chemical exposures, electrocutions, industrial accidents, gas or oil

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The rate of children and young adults developing ischemic or hemorrhagic strokes is increasing

Stroke is the second leading cause of death worldwide and can lead to permanent brain damage and lifelong disabilities.  A stroke is usually associated with older people, but a new study published in the The Lancet revealed that strokes are now increasingly affecting young and middle-aged people. It was noted that more than 83,000 people

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Latest product recalls: Crate and Barrel recalls Finley hanging pendant lamps over fire and shock hazards

Among the latest product recalls announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) are the following: Crate and Barrel recalled Finley large white pendant lamp over fire danger (19,000 units) Infinitoy recalled Softimals Super Safari Toy Set because of choking and aspiration hazard (7,134) Emerson Air Comfort Products recalled Tommy Bahama outdoor ceiling fans due to possible injury from falling pieces (2,800) Trail Crest recalled children’s

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An infant born infected with Group B Strep, or GBS, could develop meningitis, permanent brain damage, cerebral palsy or even die due to the infection

Group B Streptococcus, or Group B Strep, is normal flora that lives in the abdomen and genital tract.  The bacteria can live in a woman’s vagina without causing any signs or symptoms.  It is not a sexually transmitted disease.  However, a pregnant woman with Group B Strep, or GBS, can pass the bacteria on to

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Inspection reports of Pennsylvania amusement parks, water parks and attractions to become more user-friendly when looking for information about ride accidents, injuries and safety data

Inspection reports on Pennsylvania amusement parks and carnival rides will have a more user-friendly database before the start of next year’s carnival season, vows Michael Pechart, executive deputy secretary of the state Agricultural Department. According to news reports, amusement park visitors will, hopefully by Spring 2014, be able to go online and access inspection reports

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Meconium aspiration syndrome in a newborn baby can lead to a lack of oxygen to the brain, hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy, brain damage or cerebral palsy

Meconium is the first thick and sticky bowel movement, feces, or stool that is normally stored in the infant’s intestines until after birth. Sometimes, the meconium is released into the amniotic fluid prior to birth or during labor.  This usually happens when the baby is under stress or there is a decrease in the amount

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Decorative colored contact lenses used for Halloween can lead to eye injuries, corneal abrasions, infections, vision loss and blindness

Decorative colored contact lenses used for Halloween can lead to eye injuries, corneal abrasions, infections, vision loss and blindness As Halloween approaches, some consumers are purchasing eye-changing colored contact lenses such as cat eye contacts or vampire eye contact lenses to add to their Halloween costumes.  Unfortunately, those fashion contact lenses could lead to permanent

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The earlier colon cancer is diagnosed and treated, the better the survival rate

Colorectal cancer, commonly known as colon cancer or bowel cancer, is the third leading cause of cancer-related fatalities and it is estimated it will cause more than 50,000 deaths in 2013.  Most cases of colon cancer begin as small, benign or non-cancerous clumps of cells called adenomatous polyps. If left untreated, some of the polyps

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