When is a bump on the head more than just a bump on the head? Each year, over 2.5 million people are treated in hospital emergency rooms for head injuries of varying degrees. Nearly 80% of these are treated and released; of the remaining 20%, some suffer severe, long-term injuries, and some die. The anatomy of the human brain...
Continue Reading“Dying with your boots on” is a phrase most often associated with tales of the American West, suggesting a way of life that is alternately romantic and dangerous. But “dying with your boots on” takes on an entirely different meaning when you consider the thousands of workers who die on the job every year. In 1970, Congress passed the...
Continue ReadingEvery year, over eight million people pay a visit to the ER for a common mishap – a fall. While some falls are minor, others have serious consequences, including brain and spinal cord injury, lost time and wages, and even death. For the elderly in particular, a fall can be fatal. The causes for a fall are numerous –...
Continue ReadingThere are few things more adorable in this world than a small child dressed for winter. The vision of rosy cheeks, a red nose, knitted hat, and warm coat fit the image of an idyllic childhood winter spent playing in the snow. But while that big, puffy coat or snowsuit might protect your little one from winter’s harsh cold,...
Continue ReadingWho among us hasn’t “made rather merry” during the holiday season? For businesses hosting holiday parties – more than 90% of them in 2014 – making merry must be done carefully. Holiday parties foster an atmosphere that, when done right, can serve to show your employees appreciation for their efforts. Still, companies that choose to host a holiday gathering...
Continue ReadingDecember 2015 – The potential side effect of alopecia was included on the Taxotere label for the first time. Reference: Raymond, Nate. “Warning Label Change for Sanofi’s Taxotere Dooms 200 Hair Loss Cases – Judge.” Reuters, Thomson Reuters, 28 May 2020, www.reuters.com/article/products-taxotere/warning-label-change-for-sanofis-taxotere-dooms-200-hair-loss-cases-judge-idUSL1N2DA1ZO
Continue ReadingHow much thought do you give to the tires on your vehicle? If you’re like most, you probably don’t give them a lot of thought unless you have a flat. But a recent special investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) suggests that all of us should be paying more attention to the four wheels that carry us...
Continue ReadingWhen the news broke recently that Elkhart-based bus manufacturer Forest River, Inc. had been fined by the U.S. Department of Transportation for failure to report defects and announce safety recalls, it caught many by surprise. Many churches, sports teams, tour operators, and senior centers own and operate a bus or fleet of buses in order to transport large groups...
Continue ReadingNovember 2015 — The defendants argued that the plaintiffs in the MDL had no claim to a “failure to warn” incretin lawsuit, citing the FDA’s approval of the drugs’ labels. In ruling on the summary judgment motion, the trial judge agreed with the defendants and dismissed 749 pending cases on preemption grounds. Reference: Battaglia, Anthony J. “In Re Incretin...
Continue Reading“Trick or treat!“ That time of year is upon us once again – the night where little spooks and goblins visit our homes and ask us for candy. Halloween is a billion-dollar business in the United States, growing in popularity each year. It’s estimated that Americans will spend nearly seven billion dollars on the spooky holiday this year, a...
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