- David Mittleman | February 29, 2012 12:01 PM |
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Medical Malpractice
A recent study revealed that poor people are the least likely to sue for medical malpractice compared to their wealthier counterparts, despite popular stereotypes. The study authors argue that...
- David Mittleman | February 28, 2012 1:29 PM |
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FDA & Prescription Drugs
With all the research on the number of people who abuse prescription drugs, you might find it surprising that many Americans simply never fill their prescriptions or don't refill them after...
- David Mittleman | February 27, 2012 8:57 AM |
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Toxic Substances
Have you eaten Jimmy John's lately? According to recent reports, several individuals were sickened as a result of consuming Jimmy John's sandwiches between February 6 and 12 with...
- David Mittleman | February 26, 2012 10:08 AM |
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Miscellaneous
If you have children, you've probably been nagged for a quarter so that they could play the claw game to win a toy. However, you might be suprised that it's not uncommon for children to...
- David Mittleman | February 25, 2012 8:51 AM |
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Miscellaneous
As many people know, I'm a Michigan State Spartan fan and we always say Go Green! at the games. As my readers may also know, our biggest rival is the University of Michigan Wolverines who...
- David Mittleman | February 24, 2012 9:32 AM |
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Toxic Substances
When you think of harmful pollutants you might picture a smog filled sky or an oil slick, but the reality is that when it comes to cancer-causing agents, parking lots may be the worst offenders....
- David Mittleman | February 23, 2012 10:10 AM |
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Defective & Dangerous Products
When 14-year-old Ashley Long told her parents that she was attending a slumber party at her friend's house last weekend, the last thing they probably thought was that their little girl would...
- Nolan Erickson | February 22, 2012 2:01 PM |
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Property Owner's Liability (Slip & Fall)
The city of Grand Rapids, Michigan is in the early stages of investigating whether to incentivize or require interior sprinklers in new homes. Although early studies indicate fire suppression is...
- David Mittleman | February 22, 2012 9:05 AM |
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Medical Malpractice
Surgery is a very delicate process and you obviously want a very skilled and focused surgeon when going under the knife. Needless to say, you would probably feel more than a little worried if you...
- David Mittleman | February 21, 2012 10:00 AM |
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FDA & Prescription Drugs
All parents are concerned that their children will become involved with using illegal drugs, like alcohol or marijuana. However, new evidence suggests that parents shouldn't be as concerned...
- David Mittleman | February 20, 2012 8:43 AM |
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Mass Transit (Airline, Cruise Ship, Train, Bus)
A 39-year-old man was killed late on February 16 after attempting to drive around a train crossing. According to officials, Hermes Fernandez-Lopez of Lansing drove his 2007 Chevy Malibu around a...
- David Mittleman | February 19, 2012 10:16 AM |
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Miscellaneous
A Leukemia survivor got a second chance at life and love when she married her long-time boyfriend thinking that she was going to die, but was instead given the gift of life thanks to a cutting...
- David Mittleman | February 18, 2012 10:34 AM |
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FDA & Prescription Drugs
Shockingly, the pharmaceutical company Roche Genentech recently warned doctors and hospitals that a counterfeit version of the popular cancer drug Avastin is circulating in the U.S. That fake...
- David Mittleman | February 17, 2012 12:59 PM |
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Medical Malpractice
Lately it seems like a growing chorus of tort reform advocates, led by the multi-billion dollar insurance industry, has been decrying the high “cost” of a practice called...
- David Mittleman | February 17, 2012 9:44 AM |
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Defective & Dangerous Products
Sure, you like the way your lips look with that bold red or pink hue, but you might think twice about which lipstick you use after reading about a recent FDA study. According to the FDA, 400...
- David Mittleman | February 16, 2012 9:32 AM |
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Wrongful Death
A dentist already on probation for his connection to the death of a 6-year-old child has allegedly taken the life of another child due during a routine medical procedure. That man, Dr. Patrick...
- David Mittleman | February 15, 2012 11:22 AM |
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Miscellaneous
Just last week, public health officials warned of a Measles infected individual that had attended pre-Super Bowl festivities. There were already four cases of reported Measles in the Indiana area...
- David Mittleman | February 14, 2012 9:49 AM |
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Miscellaneous
If you've ever been stuck behind a group of slow golfers, you might have gotten the go-ahead to pass them. Usually, it's not that big of a deal and the group may even be relieved not to...
- David Mittleman | February 13, 2012 8:57 AM |
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Medical Malpractice
Did you know that your medical information is worth $50? At least that's according to experts who say that your insurance number, part of your medical history, or your insurance number are...
- David Mittleman | February 12, 2012 9:42 AM |
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Miscellaneous
There are a plethora of products available for women attempting to conceive including ovulation predictor kits, pregnancy tests, and other fertility tests. But the fact of the matter is that it...
- David Mittleman | February 11, 2012 11:53 AM |
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Miscellaneous
It looks like there may be a more serious fallout from the Super Bowl than Tom Brady's disappointment over the Patriots' loss. State health officials are alerting health departments in...
- David Mittleman | February 10, 2012 11:33 AM |
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Defective & Dangerous Products
Areoshot may be caffeine addicts' biggest fantasy: by simply taking a deep breath, you can get your caffeine fix for the day or for a little while, at least. The device was created by a...
- David Mittleman | February 09, 2012 11:56 AM |
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Workplace Injuries
During what was supposed to be a heart warming segment on a local television newscast, a reporter was biten in the face by a dog rescued from an icy lake the day before by firefighters. The dog,...
- David Mittleman | February 08, 2012 12:44 PM |
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Miscellaneous
The first national study of oral HPV or the human papillomavirus revealed that the infection is much more common than doctors originally suspected. HPV is linked to cancer and the study also...
- David Mittleman | February 07, 2012 8:54 AM |
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Miscellaneous
For someone who has suffered a stroke, there is probably nothing so devastating as the inability to speak. However, scientists may have found the ability to literally spy on people's...
- David Mittleman | February 06, 2012 8:50 AM |
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Workplace Discrimination
You'd better think twice before you post a drunken picture of yourself at the Super Bowl party last night--employers are using the social networking website to weed out potential employees...
- David Mittleman | February 05, 2012 11:52 AM |
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Medical Devices & Implants
In Southern California, the 1-800-Get-Thin advertisements can be seen on billboards promising weight loss up to 130 pounds. However, the maker of the lapband device, Allergan, recently announced...
- David Mittleman | February 04, 2012 11:20 AM |
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FDA & Prescription Drugs
Pharmaceutical company Pfizer recently announced that it had accidentally released packs of birth control pills that were incorrectly packaged, potentially leading to unintended pregnancies for...
- David Mittleman | February 03, 2012 9:34 AM |
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FDA & Prescription Drugs
There is a definitely a push towards moving hospital records from paper to digital form. This push may actually be very important, considering that researchers recently found that when doctors...
- David Mittleman | February 02, 2012 12:56 PM |
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Automobile Accidents
NHL superstar Sydney Crosby is one of the best hockey players in the world. He has won the Hart Trophy as the league’s MVP, hoisted the Stanley Cup, won Olympic gold, and been selected an...
- David Mittleman | February 02, 2012 9:12 AM |
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FDA & Prescription Drugs
I've written several blogs in the past few months about oxycodone, its powerful effects, and the number of people addicted to the drug. Luckily, one state has attempted to institute a new law...
- David Mittleman | February 01, 2012 10:00 AM |
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Miscellaneous
If you grew up the way I did, you learned that a thank-you note was an important thing to write because it was the right thing to do. However, it turns out that writing a thank-you note isn't...