A recent study from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute a division of the National Institute of Health found that a blood test could prevent an acute heart transplant rejection. A heart transplant is an operation in which a diseased, failing heart is replaced…
Beovu (brolucizumab) is used to treat patients with wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a chronic eye disorder. AMD is the leading cause of vision loss for people 50 years and older and it may cause a person to struggle reading fine print and have dark…
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Drowsy driving is responsible for hundreds of traffic fatalities every year. Not only does fatigue slow reaction time, but it also makes motorists inclined to nod off behind the wheel. While anyone can end up driving while drowsy, truckers are notorious for doing so because…
A Texas couple recently filed a new Elmiron lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. They claim that the wife used Elmiron (pentosan polysulfate sodium or PPS) to treat her interstitial cystitis (IC) and bladder pain, and then suffered from…
By Guest Author, Evelynn Passino, J.D. – Executive Director of Settlement Solutions National Pooled Trust Clients with public benefits often face a conundrum as their case settles: after years of litigation, they are finally receiving funds which they desperately need, but receipt of those funds…
By Guest Author Rasa Fumagalli, J.D., MSCC, CMSP-F – Director of MSP Compliance Services Personal injury settlements involving Medicare beneficiaries will often have conditional payment claims by Medicare and/or Part C plan liens. Since accurate and complete information regarding Medicare’s payments may be unavailable during…
According to the Centers for Disease Control, more than twenty-five thousand (25,000) deaths occur each year from Atrial Fibrillation (“Afib”). Afib is a quivering or irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia), where the upper chambers of the heart (the atria) do not effectively move blood into the ventricles. …
A Detroit tire blowout crash can result in serious injuries and possibly death. Too many of these preventable tragedies occur every year due largely to poorly maintained trucks and the use of under-inflated and worn tires. Other causes include poor road conditions, tire manufacturing defects…
Unlike standard passenger vehicles, motorcycles are not equipped with any kind of crumple zone to absorb forceful impacts. As such, riders are incredibly vulnerable in collisions. While wearing adequate safety gear can help—helmets reduce the risk of death by 37 percent, for example—catastrophic injuries are…
After being involved in a car accident, you expect that your injuries and damages will be compensated by your insurance policy or the at-fault driver’s insurance company. But what happens when your car accident claim exceeds insurance policy limits? In Florida, the “no fault” auto insurance law,…
Intrauterine devices, commonly known as IUDs, are a highly effective form of birth control, with more than a 99% success rate. IUDs are inserted at the base of the uterus and held in place by an arm on each side. They work by releasing either…
Lawsuits are costly, time consuming, and can damage a company’s finances and reputation. Some businesses that face legal allegations file for bankruptcy due to the cost of the legal process and possible settlements. However, it doesn’t always mean the business will close. Typically, Chapter 11…
The COVID-19 vaccination has been one of the top headlines for months and will undoubtedly continue to be in the spotlight for a long time to come. It was developed incredibly fast compared to other vaccines to curb the virus’s unstoppable spread and has already…
