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Investigators have confirmed that there was a fungus in the injected steroids which are now giving patients fungal meningitis. The vials containing the steroid, methylprednisolone acetate, were contaminated by exserohilum rostratum, killing 20 people and presenting over 200 cases. The...
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Of the 49 patients who received injected steroids in Michigan, 45 of them have been confirmed as having contracted fungal meningitis. The Michigan Department of Community Health states that the meningitis is to blame for the five deaths one of...
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Today, the attorneys at Dallas W. Hartman, P.C. would like to remind everyone that they are matching Facebook "Likes" on the Dallas Helps fan page for dollars that will go to cancer research. In addition, the law office held a...
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For most residents of Pittsburgh who decide to undergo a surgery, it is the fear of being under anesthesia that makes them nervous. They are also often concerned about surgical errors that may be committed during the time they are...
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A blocked view appears to be the cause of a motor vehicle accident that occurred last week on Route 65. The morning crash took place when a vehicle made a left turn onto the road, turning in front of another...
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A man, who was recently charged with conspiracy, robbery, misdemeanor reckless endangerment and accidents involving death or personal injury, after he stole a laptop from another man, could face a civil lawsuit as well.The incident occurred in a Pittsburgh area...
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Many of the potential wrongful death cases we regularly write about involve motor vehicle accidents or other situations in which the negligent actions of another person cause a fatal physical injury directly. Situations such as these are not the only...
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With the recent outbreak of fungal meningitis being blamed on tainted steroids, reports are showing that this is not the first time. In 2002, five people became ill after receiving epidural injections of the steroid methylprednisolone, but this time contaminated...
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Individuals diagnosed with a serious disease like cancer must pursue aggressive and swift treatment options. When dealing with cancer, early diagnosis and treatment are essential to ensuring a positive outcome. Ironically, one woman who underwent surgery for her cancer was...
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The week of Oct. 14-20 has been declared Operation Safe Driver Week. As such, and in an effort to prevent truck accidents, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance along with law enforcement officials around the country are calling on all drivers...
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In several previous posts we have written about the dangers associated with teen drivers throughout the nation. Sadly three Pennsylvania teens were killed earlier this month when the SUV in which they were occupants was involved in an accident.The afternoon...
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Each day drivers of all ages take to the roads to get from one place to another. Some of the individuals behind the wheel are teens. As most people are aware, not all of the actions taken by drivers of...
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