Experiment Shows Brain Rewiring Possible in Mice Suffering from Painful Memories Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is a serious mental health condition affecting 7.7 million adults in the U.S. The condition is characterized by painful flashbacks, bad dreams, and a “flight-or-fight” response in affected individuals. It’s…
We are pleased to inform everyone there is now an organized and physician backed Joint Registry for those with hip, knee and shoulder implants: www.orthoimplantsite.com The registry site is the first of its kind to promote awareness and information on joint recalls, issues and potential…
An accident involving a commercial truck and a standard motor vehicle is likely to end with serious injuries to the driver and any passengers of the smaller vehicle. There are many factors that increase the risk of personal injury when an accident involves a truck.…
Michigan Consumers Beware: Sam’s Club Supplier Recalling Pre-cooked Chicken Caesar Salad Kits After receiving two confirmations from Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development workers of contaminated pre-cooked chicken Caesar salad kits sold at Sam’s Club, the big box giant’s supplier is recalling the product.…
Erb’s palsy is a birth injury similar to brachial plexus palsy. Brachial plexus palsy is the loss of movement in the upper arm as a result of nerve damage during delivery. Erb’s palsy is a similar condition that affects the upper and lower arm. Erb’s…
A petition started by an anesthesiologist who, after undergoing fibroid surgery with morcellation was diagnosed with a dangerous Stage IV uterine cancer, has reached over 10,000 signatures on change.org. Dr. Amy Reed said she didn’t know she had cancerous tumors prior to surgery and was…
Stryker Corporation released its Rejuvenate and ABG II Modular-Neck Hip Stem in 2009, but recalled the device three years later in July 2012. Stryker’s metal-on-metal hip implant began to show evidence of corrosion after devices were implanted. Medical researchers have also voiced concern over the…
The new generation anticoagulant Xarelto is the subject of a wrongful death lawsuit filed last month by the family of a Vermont man who died on August 1, 2012 as the result of a fatal brain hemorrhage. According to court documents, the man died after…
