Monthly Archives: November 2013
Pennsylvania trooper suffering from PTSD gets workers’ comp
Readers of this blog are likely aware that workers’ compensation benefits are often available to individuals who are hurt while performing activities in connection with their job. While the qualifying injuries could be physical, it is possible that they could...
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Johnson & Johnson, Janssen Pharmaceuticals pay out $15 million over past two months in Topamax cases
On November 18, a Pennsylvania state jury awarded $11 million to the mother of a little boy who was born with a cleft palate as a result of her prescription to the dangerous drug, Topamax. Johnson & Johnson's subsidiary, Janssen...
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Use of drugs like Lipitor could reach 70 million with new guidelines
New U.S. guidelines for treating people with high cholesterol could literally double the number of people on drugs such as Lipitor. Many are surprised at this news because of the legal controversies surrounding Lipitor and its propensity to develop Type...
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Bone fractures and breaks added to the lengthening list of Actos side effects
Serious health issues regarding Actos and its relationship to bone fractures have been capturing the attention of health professionals and Type 2 diabetes patients across the country and around the globe.For more than fourteen years, millions upon millions of Type...
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Lawrence County woman dies in two-vehicle accident
A woman from Shenango Township died in a two-vehicle car accident on Monday. The accident took place on Interstate 376 near Pulaski. The woman, a 71-year-old Lawrence County native, was pronounced dead at the scene of accident by the Lawrence...
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Truck driver killed after crashing into stopped truck along US 24
It's never advisable to pull a vehicle over on the side of a highway or freeway. When experiencing problems with a vehicle, drivers are advised to exit the highway or freeway and pull the vehicle over in a safe or...
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Jury agrees boy’s jaundice-related injuries preventable
About 50 percent of babies born in the U.S. develop a condition known as jaundice. If left untreated, jaundice can result in an infant suffering brain damage and even death. Because jaundice is so common and potentially deadly, doctors are...
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Medtronic recalls Guidewires, patients suffer from blood vessel blockage
Health officials from the federal government have reported that defective surgical devices manufactured by Medtronic are causing severe problems in patients who are implanted with the devices. The problems can be so detrimental that patients with the implantations are at...
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Man who suffered paralysis injury sues hospital citing negligence
When a medical emergency presents, timing is critical. In many cases, an individual's short and long-term prognosis depends on how quickly their condition is diagnosed and treated. In some cases, doctors fail to recognize signs that a patient is suffering...
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Pennsylvania man’s brain injury forever changes his life
When someone suffers a brain injury, the outcome of the injury is often hard to predict. In some cases the injured individual returns to normal within a short amount of time. Other times, the life of the person who suffered...
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Johnson & Johnson pays $2.2 billion in Risperdal settlements
Last week, the Department of Justice and the FDA announced that Janssen Pharmaceuticals has pled guilty to misleading buyers of the drug Risperdal and selling it under fabricated pretenses. Johnson & Johnson and its subsidiary, Janssen, will pay a total...
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Tips to prevent being involved in a bicycle accident
Riding a bicycle is often regarded as a leisurely and fun activity. While biking can certainly be fun and serve as a good form of exercise, today, a growing number of Ohio residents rely upon bicycles for everyday transportation needs.No...
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