- David Mittleman | December 31, 2011 9:53 AM |
Category:
Toxic Substances
We're now just hours away from ringing in 2012 and if you have party plans you might be thinking of ways you can avoid a hangover this year. While there are many tricks out there to help...
- David Mittleman | December 30, 2011 10:10 AM |
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FDA & Prescription Drugs
It's already difficult to give liquid medicine to a sick baby, but the FDA warns that it could also be dangerous and lead to overdoses, depending on how old your liquid acetaminophen is....
- David Mittleman | December 29, 2011 9:13 AM |
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FDA & Prescription Drugs
Although I've often written about the number of people killed in car accidents, you might be surprised to know that more Americans die from poisoning. I know I was shocked to read this...
- David Mittleman | December 28, 2011 10:12 AM |
Category:
Wrongful Death
A recent civil lawsuit in Fayette County, Texas, has prompted discussion in some circles about how juries determine damages. The case involves Robbie Middleton, who was sexually assaulted and set...
- David Mittleman | December 27, 2011 10:00 AM |
Category:
Medical Malpractice
Unfortunately, it seems as if more and more people are succumbing to the promise of rock-bottom plastic surgery prices, but paying a huge fine in terms of their health. For example, a woman in...
- David Mittleman | December 26, 2011 10:00 AM |
Category:
Miscellaneous
You might have heard the expression smile or your face will freeze that way while growing up. While there might not be too much truth to that statement, a smile is a powerful force that can...
- David Mittleman | December 24, 2011 10:46 AM |
Category:
Head & Brain Injuries
Sam Schmid, an Arizona college student, was set to donate his organs when he miraculously awoke from a coma. Doctors suspected that Schmid was brain dead after he was in a October 19 five-car...
- David Mittleman | December 23, 2011 1:03 PM |
Category:
Automobile Accidents
The Michigan Supreme Court’s notorious new Gang of Four is apparently in the holiday mood. In the spirit of giving, the Court ruled 4-3 that auto insurance companies do not need to pay...
- David Mittleman | December 23, 2011 9:21 AM |
Category:
Medical Devices & Implants
Here we go again with breast implant problems: a recent news story highlighted how France is paying to remove risky breast implants from tens of thousands of women. The implants were manufactured...
- David Mittleman | December 22, 2011 10:49 AM |
Category:
FDA & Prescription Drugs
Michigan consumers can expect to see about $89 million in rebates from their healthcare providers over the next three years after federal health regulators ruled that the state cannot be exempted...
- David Mittleman | December 21, 2011 8:57 AM |
Category:
Defective & Dangerous Products
Most people don't realize how dangerous Christmas trees can be if they aren't properly watered and kept away from heat sources. Norma O'Neal of Chattanooga, TN learned this lesson the...
- David Mittleman | December 20, 2011 10:48 AM |
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FDA & Prescription Drugs
There may be hope for Alzheimer's patients with the advent of a new drug that gives individuals affected by the disease super memories and reverses the degenerative memory effects. Doctors...
- David Mittleman | December 19, 2011 12:20 PM |
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FDA & Prescription Drugs
Antibiotics were considered a miracle cure when Sir Alexander Fleming first discovered penicillin in 1928. It opened up the horizons for treating and curing bacterial infections that we consider...
- David Mittleman | December 18, 2011 10:00 AM |
Category:
Head & Brain Injuries
If you use a Neti Pot for cleaning out your sinuses, you might want to read the latest news from health regulators in Louisiana. Although some people swear by the neti pot, if not used correctly,...
- David Mittleman | December 17, 2011 10:00 AM |
Category:
Miscellaneous
Just the other day I wrote about the tragic story of a teenage girl who died after undergoing a wisdom tooth extraction surgery. Similar to the arguments I highlighted in that blog concerning the...
- David Mittleman | December 16, 2011 1:01 PM |
Category:
Automobile Accidents
Historically, insurance companies were an efficient way to spread the risk of loss among many people, all of whom pay premiums into the system and each of whom would be compensated for a covered...
- David Mittleman | December 16, 2011 10:00 AM |
Category:
Medical Malpractice
The family of a teenage girl is suing an oral surgeon and an anesthesiologist after their daughter died during a wisdom teeth extraction surgery earlier this year. They allege that their...
- David Mittleman | December 15, 2011 8:30 AM |
Category:
Defective & Dangerous Products
Many new parents favor the Bumbo Baby Sitter Seat because it's more stable than a bouncy chair, but more flexible than a highchair. However, the manufacturer is coming under some serious fire...
- David Mittleman | December 14, 2011 9:00 AM |
Category:
Defective & Dangerous Products
A recent report should gives mom nightmares for months. A federal government review of several of the nation's Head Start centers revealed horrific conditions, including machetes lying in...
- David Mittleman | December 13, 2011 9:31 AM |
Category:
Nursing Home & Elder Abuse
The Detroit Free Press recently reviewed the state inspection reports for Michigan nursing homes and made several shocking discoveries. At least six individuals under the care of nursing...
- David Mittleman | December 12, 2011 8:52 AM |
Category:
Miscellaneous
Monique van der Vorst has faced her share of obstacles. First, she suffered a debilitating nerve damage injury during a routine ankle operation when she was 13 years old that left her paralyzed...
- David Mittleman | December 11, 2011 10:32 AM |
Category:
Automobile Accidents
It may be safer for drivers on the roads, but it isn't safer from pedestrians on the street. According to a recent report from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, pedestrian...
- David Mittleman | December 10, 2011 1:48 PM |
Category:
FDA & Prescription Drugs
A lot of controversy has swirled around Yaz recently because of its adverse side effects. Yaz is associated with a higher-than-normal risk of blood clots compared to older versions of oral...
- David Mittleman | December 09, 2011 8:53 AM |
Category:
Automobile Accidents
The statistics are grim: Car crashes are the #1 killer of teenagers. Some form of distracted driving is a contributing factor in 80% - about 4 million - of these accidents. For those who survive...
- Nolan Erickson | December 08, 2011 12:56 PM |
Category:
Automobile Accidents
I’ve lived in Michigan my whole life, so our recent weather doesn’t surprise me much. About the only constant with Michigan weather is the fact that it’s constantly changing....
- David Mittleman | December 08, 2011 10:37 AM |
Category:
Miscellaneous
Gatorade probably tastes better than another type of “sports drink” meant to hydrate the body and replenish electrolytes after physical activity. It isn’t unheard of for...
- David Mittleman | December 07, 2011 9:02 AM |
Category:
Mass Transit (Airline, Cruise Ship, Train, Bus)
The family of a young Texas model is grieving after their daughter was horrifically injured in a freak accident involving a small aircraft. Lauren Scruggs, 23, a wardrobe designer for the...
- David Mittleman | December 07, 2011 8:54 AM |
Category:
Property Owner's Liability (Slip & Fall)
Yesterday Michigan Governor Rick Snyder signed a revamped version of “Matt’s Safe School Law,” named after bullying victim Matt Epling, making our state one of the last to...
- David Mittleman | December 06, 2011 10:00 AM |
Category:
Miscellaneous
For the most part, guys hate to admit when they aren't feeling well and need help. It goes against our perceptions of manhood and the ability to be independent and take care of ourselves....
- David Mittleman | December 05, 2011 9:34 AM |
Category:
Automobile Accidents
While showing off their luxury vehicles, a group of sports car enthusiasts in Japan got an expected surprise when one driver in their lineup tried to accelerate around the other vehicles...
- David Mittleman | December 03, 2011 10:35 AM |
Category:
Medical Malpractice
During a routine procedure to remove cysts from her head, a woman's face set on fire and left her with horrific scars. The flash fire burnt 29-year-old Kim Grice's face and neck and she...
- David Mittleman | December 02, 2011 8:40 AM |
Category:
FDA & Prescription Drugs
As we age, many of us will begin to take more and more medications. However, if a doctor isn’t closely monitoring the various medications, this could spell trouble as far as the...
- David Mittleman | December 01, 2011 10:00 AM |
Category:
Miscellaneous
It's that time of year again when more people are walking around sniffling and coughing. In Michigan we just got a huge downfall of snow over night and the colder weather is sure to add to...