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Research Finds Increased Risk In Pancreatic Cancer

2018:  Researchers compared data from over 33,000 diabetes patients on incretin mimetics with over 525,000 other diabetes patients treated with other medication. They found that patients taking the incretin mimetics had double the risk of developing pancreatic cancer as those taking other medication. Reference:  Boniol, Mathieu, et al. “Incretin-Based Therapies and the Short-Term Risk of Pancreatic Cancer: Results From...

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Helmet cameras a major improvement for motorcyclists

Motorcyclists have not been on the receiving end of the safety equipment revolution that has made many cars much safer than they were even just 15 years ago. There is so much more to the car that allows engineers to develop new safety mechanisms that keep people safe. Conversely, there isn’t so much to work with on the motorcycle....

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The Many Injuries One Might Incur On a Leisurely Sunday

Most of us go about our days without worrying about receiving an untimely injury. While injuries are rare, they do unfortunately occur. Injuries can take place at any time of the day while performing any activity. Here is a list of injuries that might befall someone on any given Sunday. Broken Wrist Slipping and falling in public is something...

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Johnson & Johnson Sued Over Diabetes Treatment Drug

People who had to get below-the-knee amputations after taking Invokana are filing lawsuits against the drug’s manufacturer, Johnson & Johnson. More than 950 complaints have been filed in New Jersey, Johnson & Johnson’s headquarters. A federal court created a multi-district litigation to combine the complaints. The lawsuits are in conjunction with a black box warning label that the FDA...

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Major Differences Between Civil and Criminal Cases

Each case brought to court is either criminal or civil. Every illegal infraction will come to a verdict after having gone through the stages of a civil or criminal proceeding. While there are a number of similarities, there are also key differences that the public should be aware of. Criminal cases are brought to court as offenses carried out...

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When Slipping and Falling Is No Joke

Let’s face it; a good slip is a ripe material for a hardy laugh but not everyone who falls can get up so easily. While a slip may at first be a laughing matter, it can quickly turn into an injury that may have lasting effects. Should you fall and incur an injury you may have grounds to seek...

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What to Know About Social Security Disability Benefits

Some injuries are significant enough to affect a victim for the entirety of their life. Luckily, if such an injury should befall you or a loved one, there is a way to find solace. This solace may manifest itself in the form of social security disability benefits. Many people seek compensation in court via the assistance of an SSD...

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How to Create a Safe Construction Working Environment

When you’re working in a construction zone, accidents are bound to happen, although they need not be as frequent if you heed the proper advice. Construction accidents often result from negligence that can easily be remedied. Should an injury occur due to workplace negligence, get in touch with a Construction Accident Attorney in nearby Evansville, Indianapolis, Louisville, or Owensboro...

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Appellate Court Reinstates Hundreds of Incretin Mimetics Cases

November 2017 — The 9th Circuit of U.S. Court of Appeals returned the decision that the district court had misapplied the Supreme Court case Buckman Co. v Plaintiffs’ Legal Committee.  They ruled that the case had been misapplied in two ways.  The first was the district court relying on Buckman to impermissibly circumscribe discovery.  The second was the court...

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How to Move Forward After a Wrongful Death

A wrongful death experience is one of the most traumatic events anyone can go through. A wrongful death lawsuit occurs primarily when a person dies or is killed due to the negligence or misconduct of another party.It can be the result of medical malpractice, construction site carelessness, an auto accident, airplane catastrophe, criminal behavior, exposure to hazardous conditions, fires,...

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