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• New Technology Keeps Michigan Drivers Safe

  David Mittleman | April 17, 2008 2:22 PM | 0 CommentsLansing, MI

  Advances in motor vehicle technology have saved countless lives over the last several decades. Seatbelts, airbags, and anti-lock brakes are perhaps the most well known and obvious safety features...

• Allegedly Drunk Driver Slams into Car: Kills Six Year Old

  David Mittleman | April 03, 2008 10:18 AM | 0 CommentsLansing, MI

  A tragic weekend accident in Grand Rapids serves as an unfortunate reminder of the toll drunk driving takes on Michigan families. A man with a history of drunk driving arrests sideswiped one car,...

• SUVs Make Strides in Safety, Still Present Some Risks

  David Mittleman | March 12, 2008 9:46 AM | 0 CommentsLansing, MI

  Sport utility vehicles have revolutionized the roadways. With their higher stance and substantial proportions, they provide many drivers with peace of mind amid often chaotic traffic conditions. Recently released SUV crash test results, however, suggest that beneath their rugged-looking exteriors, many SUVs are not as safe as they could be.The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety is a...

• Cancer patient awarded $9 million after health insurance policy cancelled during treatment

  David Mittleman | February 26, 2008 10:11 AM | 0 CommentsLansing, MI

  Patsy Bates was originally approved for health insurance by Health Net effect August 1, 2003. The next month she was diagnosed with cancer. In December Ms. Bates was asked to clarify certain portions of her health insurance application, and then in January 2004 her policy was terminated. This termination occurred while Ms. Bates was receiving chemotherapy treatment and left her with a bill...

• Simple Michigan hospital program that saves lives and money shut down by federal government

  David Mittleman | February 14, 2008 3:16 PM | 0 CommentsLansing, MI

  A certain amount of government involvement in medical care is unavoidable, and is usually beneficial. You certainly don't want to undergo surgery by a doctor who is not licensed, or be prescribed medications that have not been tested on human beings. But there are times when the Federal Government goes from a friendly father figure to a crazy uncle, and the results can be deadly.On any given...

• Traumatuic Brain Injury and Closed Head Injuries: Serious Head Injuries Can Result From Minor Auto Accidents

  David Mittleman | December 28, 2007 2:05 PM | 0 CommentsLansing, MI

  According to the National Institute for Health, a traumatic brain injury (TBI) is any injury to the brain that occurs suddenly. A TBI can occur when the head violently impacts an object, such as someone's head hitting the steering wheel or dashboard in a auto accident. Any head injury that does not penetrate the skull is referred to as a closed head injury.Unfortunately, there is no cure for a...

• Cerebral palsy and it's relation to prenatal development and delivery complications

  David Mittleman | December 21, 2007 10:00 AM | 0 CommentsLansing, MI

  In the United States, it is estimated that 1.5 to 2 million people have cerebral palsy, with an annual diagnosis rate of approximately 10,000. Cerebral palsy is a neurological disorder that causes a defect in the ability of a persons brain to control their muscle movement. There are three general categories of cerebral palsy: spastic, ataxic, and athetoid/dyskinetic. While there is no one...

• All Drivers Should Have Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Coverage

  David Mittleman | December 17, 2007 8:58 AM | 0 CommentsLansing, MI

  The law in Michigan requires all drivers and owners of motor vehicles to carry No-Fault Insurance. But, the No-Fault Act established back in 1973 only requires us to carry a minimum of $20,000 to compensate individuals injured as a result of a negligence. That amount has never been increased and in todays dollars it is worth less than $2,500.This amount is hardly enough to adequately...

• Busy Pharmacy and Over-Worked Pharmacist is Prescription for Error

  David Mittleman | December 07, 2007 8:25 AM | 0 CommentsLansing, MI

  Pharmacy error in both the local neighborhood stores and hospital setting is on the rise. The consequences of Pharmacy errors can range from harmless to fatal. More than 100,000 Americans die each year of adverse drug reactions, according to an article in the Journal of The American Medical Association. No one knows for sure how many of those deaths are the direct result of...

• Pharmaceutical Companies Use Rx Data Mining to Boost Sales Tactics, Patient Advocates Argue

  David Mittleman | December 03, 2009 4:06 PM | 1 CommentLansing, MI

  When your doctor prescribes you a medication you probably expect that the information stays between you, the doctor, and your insurance company. However, prescription data miners are changing...