On January 31, 2014, the FDA announced they were investigating the safety of testosterone therapy drugs. Studies had linked these drugs to an increased risk of stroke, heart attack, and death. Since then, many men who took testosterone replacement therapy and experienced serious side effects…
Sometimes years-long investigations by federal, state, local and company officials follow any accident involving a train. Regardless of whether the rail mishap was a derailment, collision, cargo spill, fire or explosion, hundreds of experts devote thousands of hours to determining the cause. National Transportation Safety…
Pet Center Inc., working in cooperation with the CPSC, issued a voluntary recall of Lab Crunchy’s dog treats because they have the potential to be contaminated with salmonella. To this date there have been no illnesses associated with this recall. The recall involves 3 oz.…
It’s a hugely profitable business. Helping guys to “T it up” has been making a few people very, very rich as an aging male population looks for quick and easy ways to preserve their youth and virility – despite compelling evidence that taking such supplements…
We deal with a number of people who have been injured. Some of the most troubling are those who suffer from anxiety with driving or being around those things which are like what caused their injury. Since the injures can’t be splinted or sewn up…
School is almost out; that means many kids will be spending more time in unstructured environments, with less adult supervision and for longer periods of time. This provides ample opportunity for bullies to choose targets. Bullies don’t take the summer off. In fact, bullying can,…
A heart attack is serious. Patients are often advised to go to the emergency room if they believe they are suffering symptoms of a heart attack. However, while you as a patient may be doing your part, the doctors and staff may not always be…
When it comes to safety, parents should not take the summer off. Memorial Day weekend not only marks the unofficial beginning of summer, it also signals the start of the 100 deadliest days on the road for teen drivers. According to the National Highway Traffic…
I often have discussions with clients about their medical records. Most clients are unaware that they can request copies of those records for their personal use. It’s a relatively straight-forward request under the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (the HITECH Act),…
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is taking charge of the investigation of an oil train on April 30 that was hauling crude oil through Lynchburg, Virginia (VA). However, it will be many months before any conclusions are reached and recommendations issued. According to Investigator…