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

October 28, 2013

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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Schneider Electric recalls 15 million surge protectors over fire hazard

October 22, 2013

Schneider Electric IT Corp., formerly known as American Power Conversion, recalled 15 million surge protectors because of a fire danger. The SurgeArrest model Series 7 and 8 were sold at CompUSA , Best Buy and Circuit City as well as other stores nationwide from January 1993 to December 2002. Schneider Electric has so far received

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Release of a new Crosman air pistol backfires

October 20, 2013

Crosman Corp., in cooperation with the federal Consumer Product Safety Commission, has issued a recall of 16,000 of their semi-automatic air guns with model numbers C21, C31, and 9-C31BRM. The air pistols, which use a CO2 cartridge to propel BBs, have a potential of exploding under high temperatures. The CPSC said there have not been

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Hachette Books recalls more than 70,000 children’s books

October 16, 2013

Two children’s books titled “Count My Kisses, 1, 2, 3” and “Red, Green, Blue, I Love” You recently were recalled due to the potential harm they could cause to small children. The Hachette Book Group, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, issued the recall of 70,000 of these books. The two books

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Pre-eclampsia or high blood pressure in a pregnant woman can lead to cerebral palsy, placental abruption or significant birth injury

October 12, 2013

Pre-eclampsia is the onset of high blood pressure or hypertension and proteinuria, or protein in the urine, in a pregnant woman who is past 20 weeks gestation. During each prenatal visit, your doctor or nurse should be checking your blood pressure for development of pregnancy induced hypertension and monitoring your urine for the presence of

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A failure to diagnose or treat a placental abruption can cause a lack of oxygen to a baby’s brain or brain damage before delivery

October 10, 2013

The placenta is a sac within the uterus where a baby develops during pregnancy. The umbilical cord is attached from the baby to the placenta to transport blood and oxygen to the baby from the mother. In an uncomplicated pregnancy, the placenta remains attached to the wall of the uterus until after the baby is

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Schneider Electric recalls 15 million APC surge protectors over fire hazard

October 7, 2013

Among the latest product recalls announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) are the following: APC SurgeArrest surge protectors ( 15 million) Toys R Us Recalls Journey Girl Travel Trunks due to laceration hazard (12,650) Votive Candle Holders sold at Cracker Barrel Old Country Store recalled because of fire hazard; made by Mercuries Asia (7,900) Shimano American recalls disc brake calipers,

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Vaginal Mesh Used to Repair Uterine Prolapse, Stress Urinary Incontinence (SUI), Bladder Prolapse, or Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP) Can Cause Serious Pelvic Pain and Problems.

October 4, 2013

Vaginal mesh used to repair uterine prolapse, stress urinary incontinence (SUI), bladder prolapse, or pelvic organ prolapse (POP) can cause serious pelvic pain and problems. Pelvic Organ Prolapse, or POP, or Stress Urinary Incontinence, SUI, can occur after a hysterectomy or when the pelvic or internal organ structures, such as the bladder, bowel, uterus or the muscles and ligaments

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A delay in diagnosing or treating bacterial meningitis can lead to brain damage, cerebral palsy, limb amputations and even death

October 1, 2013

Meningitis is an inflammation of the protective cover surrounding the brain and spinal cord due to an infection. Meningitis can be a life-threatening condition and should be treated as a medical emergency. The infection occurs most often in newborns, infants, children, young adults and college students due to the organisms group B strep, ecoli, listeria,

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Settlement reached in whistleblower case

September 12, 2013

The U.S. Justice Department has obtained a $1.1 million settlement against the Fluor Corp. of Washington state based on allegations filed by a former contracting official for the company. Whistleblower Loydene Rambo made the claim through the federal False Claims Act, which allows citizens who sue on behalf of the government to collect a percentage of any

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Settlement reached in San Diego trash truck accident.

September 12, 2013

Settlement reached in San Diego trash truck accident An employee who was talking on his cell phone while driving a trash truck cost the City of San Diego $18.5 million. The city agreed to pay the large sum in a settlement over an accident in which a child was run over outside a local elementary

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Cardiologist pleads guilty to massive insurance fraud

September 11, 2013

A well-known doctor has pleaded guilty to one of the largest medical fraud cases involving a sole practitioner. The physician, who owned and operated several cardiology centers in New York and New Jersey, provided the same diagnostic medical testing to thousands of patients whether they needed it or not, citing angina as a justification for

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154,000 ESL, Interlogix Hard-Wired Smoke Alarms Recalled Due to Failure to Alert Consumers of a Fire

September 1, 2013

Among the latest product recalls announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) are the following products: 154,000 ESL, Interlogix Hard-Wired Smoke Alarms Recalled Due to Failure to Alert Consumers of a Fire CoScentrix Recalls 126,000 Candles in Metal Tins Due to Fire Hazard Vornado Air Recalls 79,000 Electric Space Heaters Due to Fire

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Man hit by police car awarded $16.25M

August 14, 2013

A Connecticut man was walking across the street when a car traveling at least 30 mph in excess of the speed limit clipped him, severing his leg. The vehicle was being driven by someone who was sworn to uphold the law and protect the citizenry – a state police officer. The cruiser was moving at

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Medical malpractice verdict upheld in missing ovary case

August 7, 2013

In a strange case of a “vanishing” ovary, Pennsylvania Superior Court upheld a $2.4 million medical malpractice award for the family of a woman who died of ovarian cancer. The husband of Sharon Zawatski filed suit against a surgeon and Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center claiming her treatment was negligent because only ovary was removed,

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

Schneider Electric recalls 15 million surge protectors over fire hazard

Release of a new Crosman air pistol backfires

Hachette Books recalls more than 70,000 children’s books

Pre-eclampsia or high blood pressure in a pregnant woman can lead to cerebral palsy, placental abruption or significant birth injury

A failure to diagnose or treat a placental abruption can cause a lack of oxygen to a baby’s brain or brain damage before delivery

Schneider Electric recalls 15 million APC surge protectors over fire hazard

Vaginal Mesh Used to Repair Uterine Prolapse, Stress Urinary Incontinence (SUI), Bladder Prolapse, or Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP) Can Cause Serious Pelvic Pain and Problems.

A delay in diagnosing or treating bacterial meningitis can lead to brain damage, cerebral palsy, limb amputations and even death

Settlement reached in whistleblower case

Settlement reached in San Diego trash truck accident.

Cardiologist pleads guilty to massive insurance fraud

154,000 ESL, Interlogix Hard-Wired Smoke Alarms Recalled Due to Failure to Alert Consumers of a Fire

Man hit by police car awarded $16.25M

Medical malpractice verdict upheld in missing ovary case

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