Posted in Workplace Injuries and Claims on July 2, 2013

In a heartbreaking accident, an acrobat plummeted to her death during a live performance of Cirque du Soleil’s Las Vegas show “Ka” at the MGM Casino. The Las Vegas Sun reports that aerialist Sarah Guillot-Guyard was suspended high above the stage when she suddenly fell over 50 feet into the pit below. While tragic, there… read more

Posted in Health & Wellness on July 2, 2013

I don’t know about you, but I love the hot summer sun. Days spent at the beach or on the golf course rank way up there in my book. But whether you like sand or snow, it’s always important to be mindful of the dangers of UV radiation. Here’s the Skinny. The bad news:  Skin… read more

Posted in Drug & Medical Devices on June 28, 2013

Faced with mounting medical bills, American consumers have flocked to the internet in search of “Canadian Pharmacies” selling bargain-priced prescription drugs. What they may not know is that the drugs may actually come from overseas and many of the websites are illegal, selling dangerous unapproved medications. The FDA released a statement yesterday stating that it… read more

Posted in Accident & Injury, Workplace Injuries and Claims on June 27, 2013

In what appears to be an effort to intimidate oil-spill victims, BP is sending out hundreds of letters, warning settlement recipients they may have to return part of the money. BP is currently appealing the settlement process, alleging administration errors that resulted in overpayments and “fictitious awards.” According the Houston Chronicle, “One of the letters… read more

Posted in Accident & Injury, Health & Wellness on June 26, 2013

New research reveals that patients who suffer from a traumatic medical event may develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Typically associated with events such as battlefield combat or sexual assaults, PTSD can have debilitating effects. Studies conducted by Dr. Donald Edmondson and his colleagues found that nearly 25 percent of stroke patients and 12 percent of … read more

Posted in Medical Malpractice on June 25, 2013

The U.S. Preventative Services Task Force has announced that people born between 1945 and 1965 should be tested to see if they are infected with Hepatitis C. While symptoms may take years to develop, Hepatitis C may cause severe damage to the liver; including scarring, liver failure, and liver cancer. According to The New York… read more

Posted in Accident & Injury, Workplace Injuries and Claims on June 24, 2013

The Ohio Supreme Court recently ruled that an injured truck driver suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may only receive workers’ compensation benefits for his physical injuries since the cause of his psychiatric condition was the horrific nature of the accident, not the injuries themselves. The case stemmed from a 2009 motor vehicle accident. While… read more

Posted in Accident & Injury on June 21, 2013

According to The Columbus Dispatch, Westerville Police say Tammy Eppley, who ran a daycare facility out of her house, regularly put drugs into the children’s food to make them fall asleep. Eppley reportedly laced cupcakes, pancakes and possibly drinks with melatonin and Benadryl to make the children drowsy. She then used her cell phone to… read more

Posted in Drug & Medical Devices on June 19, 2013

The Food and Drug Administration released a safety announcement on Tuesday about two deaths linked to Zyprexa. The agency reports that two patients died 3-4 days after being injected with Zyprexa Relprevv (olanzapine pamoate), an atypical antipsychotic drug used to treat schizophrenia. At this time, the deaths are considered “unexplained.” An investigation is pending but… read more

Posted in Drug & Medical Devices on June 19, 2013

We often blog about the dangers of prescription and over-the-counter drugs; citing regulatory concerns as well as skepticism of manufacturer-supplied testing data. Therefore it comes as no great surprise that many people have turned to alternative medicine. Unfortunately, what many people perceive as natural alternatives to big pharma may also put consumers at risk. Most… read more