“Statin therapy was associated with 14 percent increased risk of type 2 diabetes” and “[i]nitiating atorvastatin and simvastatin was associated with increased risk of type 2...
The Florida Supreme Court recently issued an important opinion in the world of medical malpractice that will hopefully serve as an example to courts in other states about the serious downsides of...
The 24th Kids Count report was recently released and it suggests that the state of Nevada is a tough place for kids to live. The report, by the Annie E. Casey Foundation, annually ranks the...
CAN DEPRESSION MEDICATION LESSEN YOUR PAIN?
Although doctors have been prescribing antidepressants for pain for years, this practice is becoming more frequent. The use of Cymbalta has been...
Although doctors have been prescribing antidepressants for pain for years, this practice is becoming more frequent. The use of Cymbalta has been shown to be effective in certain cases of pain...
On June 3rd the Nevada Legislature concluded its business for the biennium. Among the bills adopted was A.B. 240, which included a mechanism to help ensure that non-negligent Plaintiffs are...
This month, we will be looking at the issue of dealing with the insurance adjuster. I am amazed at how poorly consumers are treated and what things they are told. If you have a claim, I would...
Speeding deaths have climbed as attention has been focused on other critical issues like distracted driving and drunk driving. Safety advocates say the US must put renewed emphasis on...
Although some medical science has shown an association between newborn pulmonary complications and the expectant mother’s use of certain antidepressants, not much information on the...
Unnecessary Medical Procedures More Common Than You Think
Most of us trust our doctors to tell us the right things to do to protect our health. However, did you know that since 2005 more than...