- David Mittleman | October 31, 2008 9:11 AM |
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MiscellaneousMersa (MRSA) is a resistant form of staph bacteria that has been around for decades, but was limited mostly to outbreaks in hospital and nursing-home patients. Now the outbreak is spreading to...
- David Mittleman | October 30, 2008 9:31 AM |
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FDA & Prescription DrugsIn a previous blog I discussed the Wyeth v. Levine case, soon to be argued in front of the United States Supreme Court, where the FDA takes the stance that federal drug-approval and warning-label...
- David Mittleman | October 29, 2008 4:16 PM |
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FDA & Prescription DrugsWhile we have relied on the FDA to ensure the safety of our food and drugs, the agency seems to have undermined enforcement and betrayed its consumer-first principles by rushing new drugs to the...
- David Mittleman | October 29, 2008 10:38 AM |
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Medical MalpracticeIn Crawford County, Wisconsin, a jury awarded the parents of a brain-damaged boy $11.4 million for his injuries. The suit was filed over the negligent care by a nurse and nurse midwife at Gunderson...
- David Mittleman | October 28, 2008 9:25 AM |
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FDA & Prescription Drugs
Using anti-cavity sealants to avoid the painful process of drilling and filling is of course a wonderful option, however, you might want to think twice before putting that sealant on your...
- David Mittleman | October 27, 2008 9:37 AM |
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MiscellaneousThe TV Ad causing the fuss began airing last week. AP writer, David Eggert, for the Chicago Tribune, stated the Michigan Supreme Court race was jolted out of a peaceful slumber by accusations that...
- David Mittleman | October 26, 2008 8:44 AM |
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FDA & Prescription DrugsAmericans are struggling to pay medical bills and are accumulating medical debt at an increasing rate. The government projects that in less than a decade, Americans will spend 20% of their annual...
- David Mittleman | October 25, 2008 2:02 PM |
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Toxic SubstancesAccording to recent studies, a dye commonly used for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) tests can be extremely harmful to the body and could potentially cause...
- David Mittleman | October 25, 2008 11:40 AM |
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Defective & Dangerous ProductsIn a technology world, there are two terms your probably similar with, HDTV and M.R.I. American’s seem to obsessed with finding the biggest, best quality TV on the market. With the leaps and...
- David Mittleman | October 24, 2008 9:47 AM |
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Medical MalpracticeThere has been a rising trend in the number of flu related deaths in the U.S. amongst 5-17 year-old children due to concurrent staph infections. Generally, more than 200,000 people are hospitalized...
- David Mittleman | October 23, 2008 9:23 AM |
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MiscellaneousThe American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recently doubled the recommended daily amount of Vitamin D in infants, children and teenagers with hopes of preventing serious diseases. The vitamin has been...
- Devon Glass | October 22, 2008 5:10 PM |
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Miscellaneous
Michigan Supreme Court Chief Justice Cliff Taylor is wrong for Michigan and needs to be sent packing for early retirement. Cliff Taylor has a record of questionable decisions a mile long and is...
- David Mittleman | October 22, 2008 9:24 AM |
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FDA & Prescription DrugsAccording to the Journal of The American Medical Association (JAMA) a report published 10 years ago, found that prescription drugs killed over 100,000 people in our country each year. That is 3...
- David Mittleman | October 21, 2008 9:30 AM |
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MiscellaneousAIG Chief Executive Officer Edward M. Liddy attempted to quell outrage over the $440,000 executive retreat recently held for top-producers. Just day after this news broke and within a month of the...
- David Mittleman | October 20, 2008 9:38 AM |
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FDA & Prescription DrugsThe Michigan Department of Community Health has recently established an excellent site for comparing prescription drug prices and providing some excellent information and safety warnings –...
- David Mittleman | October 20, 2008 8:42 AM |
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Defective & Dangerous ProductsScientists in Europe are warning that popular MP3 players and cell phones could cause permanent hearing damage to some users. The digital audio devices, similar to the personal CD players of...
- David Mittleman | October 19, 2008 11:00 AM |
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MiscellaneousRegular physical activity helps improve your overall health and fitness, and reduces your risk for many chronic diseases. Fitting regular exercise into your daily schedule may seem difficult at...
- David Mittleman | October 18, 2008 9:00 AM |
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FDA & Prescription DrugsWhen drugmakers announced that they no longer recommend over-the-counter cough and cold medicines for children under 4, they forgot to mention that it was the government’s idea. Although...
- David Mittleman | October 17, 2008 8:51 AM |
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MiscellaneousIt is that time of the year again, election time. While the country is concentrating on the race for the White House, there is an important election for a Michigan Supreme Court justice. Here in...
- David Mittleman | October 16, 2008 9:00 AM |
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Medical MalpracticeCeliac Disease is a digestive disease that damages the small intestine and interferes with absorption of nutrients from food. The disease can be confused with irritable bowel syndrome, iron...
- David Mittleman | October 15, 2008 9:00 AM |
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MiscellaneousWith the recent financial drops and all talk about bail outs, who is helping the people on main street? Many American’s believe that they have been swindled by the hot shots on Wall Street....
- David Mittleman | October 14, 2008 4:47 PM |
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Automobile AccidentsA new rule propounded by a federal agency will limit your ability to be compensated if you are injured. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued a final rule governing...
- David Mittleman | October 14, 2008 9:05 AM |
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MiscellaneousThe most important state-election vote you cast on November 4 is to defeat Cliff Taylor and put Judge Diane Marie Hathaway on the Michigan Supreme Court!
Taylor has ruled against middle-class...
- David Mittleman | October 13, 2008 9:30 AM |
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FDA & Prescription DrugsIn 2006, concerns about Trasylol linked the drug to higher rates of heart attach, stroke, kidney failure and death. Some experts have estimated that it may have caused as many as 1,000 deaths a...
- David Mittleman | October 11, 2008 10:44 AM |
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Mass Transit (Airline, Cruise Ship, Train, Bus)Mass transportation is convenient, environmentally friendly, and increasingly popular given the price of gasoline. As we gear up for a holiday season full of travel, it is likely that some form of...
- David Mittleman | October 10, 2008 9:00 AM |
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Automobile AccidentsLike nearly 6 million Americans every year, you were unfortunately involved in an auto accident. The good news, you were prepared in the event of an auto accident before it happened. You also took...
- David Mittleman | October 09, 2008 3:46 PM |
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Medical MalpracticeStarting October 1, Medicare announced it will no longer pay for treatment resulting from medical errors which occurred during a hospital stay. What does this mean to the over 44 million Americans...
- Devon Glass | October 09, 2008 11:37 AM |
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Automobile AccidentsAn alarming study in Britain, conducted by the Royal Automobile Club, found that driving while sending and receiving text messages is more dangerous than driving while under the influence of alcohol...
- David Mittleman | October 08, 2008 9:00 AM |
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Automobile AccidentsThe decisions made following a car accident can determine the success of a future liability claim. It is important to gather as much information as possible and to ensure the safety of yourself and...
- David Mittleman | October 07, 2008 1:33 PM |
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MiscellaneousOn October 6, 2008, a retired Williamston teacher went into his basement to attempt to relight the pilot of his hot water heater. Thereafter, the house exploded trapping the retired man under a pile...
- David Mittleman | October 07, 2008 9:00 AM |
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Automobile Accidents
Car accidents happen every minute of everyday. If you are ever involved in one, hopefully it will only be a small fender bender, and you can just walk away. But unfortunately, severe car...
- David Mittleman | October 06, 2008 1:00 PM |
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Automobile AccidentsParents of teenaged drivers have a reason to rejoice. A major car manufacturer is introducing new safety features to its vehicles beginning in 2010 with the goal of reducing the likelihood of injury...
- Devon Glass | October 06, 2008 10:39 AM |
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MiscellaneousWhen it comes to back room politics, no one plays the game better than Cliff Taylor, Chief Justice of the Michigan Supreme Court, who is up for re-election. While ignoring the law to reach...
- David Mittleman | October 05, 2008 12:25 PM |
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Defective & Dangerous ProductsThe federal False Claims Act, a.k.a. the “Lincoln Law,” was enacted by Congress in 1863. The purpose of the Act was to prevent, and provide legal recourse for fraud during the Civil War....
- Devon Glass | October 04, 2008 10:23 AM |
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Defective & Dangerous ProductsSeveral months ago we posted an article about the importance of child safety seats. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has just released a list of thirteen booster seats that do not provide...
- David Mittleman | October 03, 2008 1:21 PM |
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FDA & Prescription Drugs“Off-Label” use is a practice of prescribing drugs for uses other than those approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Once a prescription drug has been FDA approved, the FDA...
- David Mittleman | October 02, 2008 2:35 PM |
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Automobile AccidentsAre you looking for a new car seat for your child, but overwhelmed by the choices and worried about how to properly install your car seat? The government recommends car seats for children up to 40...
- David Mittleman | October 01, 2008 9:00 AM |
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MiscellaneousExtensive research has been published about the benefits of hand washing and equipment sterilization in hospitals. Unfortunately, little is known about the role doctor’s attire plays in spreading...