- David Mittleman | September 30, 2010 3:06 PM |
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Defective & Dangerous ProductsThe timing couldn't be worse: yesterday Fisher Price recalled several infant and toddler toys, affecting millions of items sold between 1997 and 2010. The recall was prompted by 24 reported injuries...
- David Mittleman | September 30, 2010 2:45 PM |
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Automobile AccidentsIt’s hard to imagine what the world was like before texting—everywhere I look there is someone texting on their cell phone. Sadly, it’s often that I see someone texting while...
- Nolan Erickson | September 29, 2010 3:17 PM |
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Automobile AccidentsFour people, including three firefighters, were injured in a Saturday morning auto accident near Grattan Township, Michigan. The firefighters were en route to a downed power line and tree fire when...
- David Mittleman | September 29, 2010 10:00 AM |
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Medical Malpractice4-year-old Kayla Mae McCraw will never walk, talk, or go to the bathroom on her own because of several egregious medical errors that occured during her labor and delivery at Tripler Army Medical...
- David Mittleman | September 28, 2010 10:00 AM |
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MiscellaneousI recently jumped out of a plane at 10,000 feet with my children Hannah and Max, but I'm not sure that I would want to mimic so-called Tornado Alley tourists. According to recent reports, an...
- David Mittleman | September 27, 2010 12:14 PM |
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MiscellaneousWith the election just over a month away, many Michigan voters have some idea of who they will vote for in the race for the governor's seat. When it comes to the candidates for the Michigan Supreme...
- David Mittleman | September 27, 2010 10:00 AM |
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MiscellaneousMost of us walk around avoiding those worst moments that can occur in life--embarrassing ourselves, ruffling bosses' feathers, or putting ourselves in situations where we might fail. However,...
- David Mittleman | September 26, 2010 6:15 PM |
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FDA & Prescription DrugsWhile many people have fond memories of taking their Flintstone Vitamins with their morning breakfast, they might be disappointed to find out that they weren't really necessary. In fact, according...
- David Mittleman | September 26, 2010 2:41 PM |
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MiscellaneousIf you are a redhead you can anticipate needing larger doses of anesthesia than someone with a different hair color. My daughter Hannah, who was born with beautiful red hair, knows this all too well...
- David Mittleman | September 25, 2010 5:45 PM |
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MiscellaneousWhen you buy a $10,000 home but have to pay $150,000 to make it liveable, you stop thinking you nailed a royal bargain. Instead, you just bought yourself a royal headache.
But, when we buy a $1...
- David Mittleman | September 24, 2010 1:06 PM |
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Defective & Dangerous ProductsIf you haven't already heard the sensational reports, Similac baby formulas were recently recalled because of a bug contamination--yes, you heard it correctly, there were bugs in the formula. Of...
- Nolan Erickson | September 24, 2010 9:59 AM |
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Automobile AccidentsElectric cars have a lot of upside. They are generally better for the environment than their fossil-fuel dependent counterparts, and over time they have become more competitive in performance and...
- David Mittleman | September 23, 2010 10:00 AM |
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MiscellaneousMost women spend so much time preventing pregnancy in the first 20 to 30 years of their lives, that they're amazed when they can't get pregnant when they first start trying. Unfortunately,...
- David Mittleman | September 22, 2010 4:00 PM |
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Defective & Dangerous ProductsThe Consumer Product Safety Commission recently announced the recall of toy rings and eyeglasses from Chuck E. Cheese restaurants over fears that children will choke on the small batteries inside....
- David Mittleman | September 22, 2010 10:00 AM |
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Medical MalpracticePittsburgh, PA--a patient is suing the Forbes Regional Hospital for medical malpractice afer she was allegedly contaminated with a used syringe. According to the lawsuit, Kimberlee Blocker arrived...
- David Mittleman | September 21, 2010 4:54 PM |
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MiscellaneousGetting a flu shot this year might protect you against more than the just the flu. In fact, according to recent reports, getting a flu shot may also fight against heart attacks.
British...
- David Mittleman | September 21, 2010 4:51 PM |
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Workplace InjuriesIt's no surprise that the game of football is highly stressful for everyone involved, including the players, coaching staff, cheerleaders, and even the fans. In fact, recent news reports have...
- David Mittleman | September 20, 2010 4:38 PM |
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MiscellaneousWith a little over a month to go, Michigan's gubernatorial election is shaping up to be one of the most important decisions voters have faced in the state's recent history. While Democratic nominee...
- David Mittleman | September 20, 2010 12:46 PM |
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MiscellaneousHave you ever watched the Chris Rock educational video where he instructs us on how to avoid a ticket after getting pulled over? While that video is hilarious, it's also very true, according to...
- David Mittleman | September 19, 2010 2:00 PM |
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MiscellaneousMost of us want to be healthier, but with all the strange fad diets out there and other misguided advice, it's difficult to know what's actually good to eat. Luckily, registered dietician Ellie...
- David Mittleman | September 19, 2010 10:00 AM |
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Automobile AccidentsChild Passenger Safety Week is September 19-25 and it's a very important cause: car crashes are the leading cause of death of children 3 to 14 years old. What's worse is that 2010 is the predicted...
- David Mittleman | September 18, 2010 5:00 PM |
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Wrongful DeathThe death of a loved one can be unbelievably hard to bear, especially when it is sudden and unexpected. But what if your loved one's remains were desecrated so that you couldn't have final closure?...
- David Mittleman | September 18, 2010 10:00 AM |
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Medical MalpracticeI have often worried that a disgruntled patient, or their family member, who lacked adequate recourse might resort to drastic measures to resolve their situation. Take, for example, the recent...
- David Mittleman | September 17, 2010 8:00 PM |
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MiscellaneousIt's expensive to go to college these days. As the father of two children, I've had first-hand experience with paying hefty tuition bills. Other students are even unluckier, since they're forced to...
- David Mittleman | September 17, 2010 2:22 PM |
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Workplace DiscriminationA Wisconsin prosecutor is pleading with state officials to keep his sexting case quiet after he allegedly sent over 30 sexually suggestive messages to a client that he was supposed to be defending....
- David Mittleman | September 16, 2010 12:38 PM |
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FDA & Prescription DrugsAccording to several alarming new reports, the counterfeit drug industry is booming. In fact, according to a USA Today piece and a news segment by Dan Rather, the counterfeit drug industry brings in...
- David Mittleman | September 16, 2010 9:38 AM |
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MiscellaneousWho can beat Bob Young this November 2?
Justice Alton (Tom) Davis
Judge Denise Langford Morris
Why is this race for the Michigan Supreme Court so important? Let me count the...
- David Mittleman | September 15, 2010 2:53 PM |
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FDA & Prescription DrugsNational officials are planning a massive coordinated effort to have a drug disposal day on September 25, 2010. Unused prescription drugs pose numerous dangers if not disposed of properly. Left in...
- David Mittleman | September 14, 2010 10:00 PM |
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MiscellaneousThe surprising victory of Tea Party candidate Christine O’Donnell in the Delaware Republican primary has shocked many observers. Few people thought the Sarah Palin-backed O’Donnell could...
- David Mittleman | September 14, 2010 9:40 AM |
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Defective & Dangerous Products Corn syrup has received a lot of flack lately in the media: from causing obesity to pancreatic cancer, the popular sweetener that appears in hundreds of food products in the U.S. has gotten itself...
- David Mittleman | September 13, 2010 5:00 PM |
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Toxic SubstancesThe Omnibus Autism Proceeding began in 2002 in the U.S. Court of Federal Claims after parents of Autistic children began filing petitions for compensation with the Secretary of Health and Human...
- Nolan Erickson | September 13, 2010 1:10 PM |
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Mass Transit (Airline, Cruise Ship, Train, Bus)At approximately 8 a.m. Monday, a Waverly School District bus was struck from behind near the intersection of West Michigan Avenue and Western Avenue in Lansing Township. Two children received minor...
- David Mittleman | September 12, 2010 6:27 PM |
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MiscellaneousI recently received a startling email that I thought was extremely important to share on how to properly lock your car. While this might seem like a pretty straightforward concept, several people...
- David Mittleman | September 12, 2010 3:47 PM |
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MiscellaneousIf someone is having a heart-attack and they are nowhere near a hospital, it turns out their chances of long-term survival improve if someone nearby knows CPR. A University of Michigan researcher,...
- David Mittleman | September 12, 2010 2:07 PM |
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MiscellaneousMichigan gubernatorial candidate Virg Bernero has a simple message for voters: Make Michigan Work Again! Part of Bernero’s plan is to call upon Congress to provide private-sector funding for...
- David Mittleman | September 11, 2010 10:00 AM |
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Toxic SubstancesHand sanitizers are available nearly everywhere we turn: in daycare centers, at the mall, in bathrooms, at hospitals and in schools. The handy product has been proven effective in reducing the...
- David Mittleman | September 10, 2010 3:15 PM |
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FDA & Prescription DrugsYou've probably heard of e-cigarettes, the nicotine-less battery-powered devices that only resemble the real thing. Manufacturers have recently started marketing them as stop-smoking aids, since the...
- David Mittleman | September 10, 2010 10:00 AM |
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Automobile AccidentsThere is some good news to take from reports released yesterday on the safety effectiveness of booster seats. Primarily, they are getting safer than they used to be; however, there are still some...
- David Mittleman | September 09, 2010 4:17 PM |
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Defective & Dangerous ProductsLaser pointers can be useful during a presentation, but they aren't as helpful to your eyes. According to recent reports, a 15-year-old Swedish boy permanently damaged his eyes after ordering a...
- Nolan Erickson | September 09, 2010 10:29 AM |
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Property Owner's Liability (Slip & Fall)I know it seems early to be talking about ice and snow, but that's exactly what the Lansing City Council will be doing on September 20 as it considers an ordinance to make sidewalks safer. Under the...
- David Mittleman | September 08, 2010 4:13 PM |
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Medical Devices & Implants
Last month, health care product manufacturer Johnson & Johnson announced a recall on hip-replacement devices known as the DuPuy ASR Hip Implant System. Now, the beleaguered...
- David Mittleman | September 08, 2010 11:36 AM |
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MiscellaneousNick Vijucic was born with no arms and no legs, but he isn't letting that get him down. Instead, Nick has taken his disability and used it to inspire others to reach for their greatest hopes and...
- David Mittleman | September 08, 2010 10:00 AM |
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Medical Devices & ImplantsCerebral Palsy can be a devastating disability that causes limb spasticity and decreased limb control, making it extremely difficult for a child with CP to sit up properly. For a mom like Kim Falk,...
- David Mittleman | September 07, 2010 9:38 AM |
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Head & Brain InjuriesImagine losing your hair in a narrow ring around your head, for reasons unbeknownst to you. Your co-workers avoid you for fear that you have a contagious disease, and on top of that, your boss sends...
- David Mittleman | September 05, 2010 6:17 PM |
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Medical MalpracticeShoulder dyostocia can be one of the most frightening emergencies that can occur in the labor and delivery room. Shoulder dyostocia occurs when an infant's shoulder becomes stuck on the mother's...
- David Mittleman | September 05, 2010 10:00 AM |
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MiscellaneousAs a happily married man, I haven't flirted in quite some time. But according to recent research, if you're looking for that special someone, flirting is still very effective. You probably already...
- David Mittleman | September 04, 2010 10:00 AM |
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MiscellaneousThis year marks the 45th anniversary of the Jerry Lewis Telethon, a summer tradition that takes place each year on Labor Day Weekend. The Telethon, which has become an entertainment extravaganza...
- David Mittleman | September 03, 2010 10:00 AM |
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MiscellaneousYou might never have realized that there is a world of uses for beauty products beyond the obvious. If you've got a medicine cabinet full of products that never seem to get used up, or have a...
- David Mittleman | September 02, 2010 4:43 PM |
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Automobile AccidentsAround this time last year, Adam Nevells' life was cut short in a tragic car accident. 18-year-old Nevells was a well-liked student at Okemos High School, where he wrestled, played saxophone in the...
- David Mittleman | September 02, 2010 3:31 PM |
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Medical MalpracticeOn August 16 Michael Douglas announced that he has stage 4 throat cancer, but the 65-year-old actor didn't let that get him down. Instead, on his Tuesday night appearance on The Late Night With...
- David Mittleman | September 02, 2010 10:00 AM |
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Nursing Home & Elder AbuseHumboldt County, CA--Earlier this week, a group of California jurors announced the largest verdict in history against a nursing home accused of abuse. That verdict of $677 million sent shock waves...
- David Mittleman | September 01, 2010 10:00 AM |
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MiscellaneousAs the weather starts to cool down and the days get shorter, your gardens and other areas around your home will need your attention to prepare for the fall and winter months ahead. In addition, what...