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The first quarter of 2013 was disappointing for stockholders in the pharmaceutical company Merck. Merck is the maker of Januvia, an oral medication used to treat Type-2 diabetes that has been an increasingly popular drug since its approval in 2006. However, recent research has clouded the outlook for the drug as the FDA commits to taking a closer look at the dangers that the drug may have for patients.

Januvia Connection To Pancreatic Disease & Cancer

Januvia, similar to other …

There is new video evidence that falls in nursing homes may be caused by tripping or weight shifting versus slipping, as was commonly thought. A study of 227 video taped falls in long-term care facilities over a three-year period shows exactly what happened during the falls and gives ideas on how they could have been prevented. Using this data, nursing homes can better prepare their facilities to prevent unnecessary falls in the future.

Video Fall Study

The video surveillance was …

When it comes to assessing a case that involves the development of bed sores, it is first required to find out the kind of facility where the bed sore was formed. In addition to finding the type of facility against which a lawsuit or a claim is to be made, it is also important to know the legal category of the facility so as to make a successful recovery.

Legal Categorization of the Facility Responsible

It is important to legally …

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If you were given one second to guess the leading cause of death of teenagers every year, what would your answer? If you said “guns and firearms” you would be wrong, if you assumed “drugs” you would be wrong as well – the answer is traffic accidents.
According to a recent study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, the leading cause of death for teenagers in the United States is car accidents. In 2010 alone, 2,700 teens between …

A few years ago, there were only a few medical treatments that were made available for children who are afflicted by cerebral palsy. Now, through the advancement of medical technologies, children with CP can now resume their normal lives as there are more medical treatments available to reduce the symptoms of CP, as well as rid it completely.

An Inspirational Story For Children & Parents

After I read an article about a young man diagnosed with CP who went on …

Over the past few decades, more and more large organizations have been accused of allowing child sexual abuse to happen under their watch. From the Roman Catholic Church to the Boy Scouts of America, there are continued allegations that these organizations not only did not protect the children in their midst from sexual abuse, they were aware that is was happening yet did nothing to stop it. When signs and suspicions of abuse are ignored, these organizations are justifiable targeted …

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A Boynton Beach surgeon has spent the last 12 months removing Stryker hips that he had implanted only a year earlier.

Recalled Medical Devices

Product recalls are not unusual. In fact, they occur much more often than most people realize. Consumer protection laws can make recalls compulsory when the situation is severe enough, and companies will often orchestrate recalls on their own in order to avoid penalties or in preparation for a classic-action lawsuit. Settlements are likely to be lower …

Patient care plans are put in place for good reason. Each nursing home patient has unique needs that must be adhered to for their own safety. It is unreasonable to think that any staff member can remember every detail about every patient they come in contact with or know of any changes that have happened since their last shift. That is why these care plans need to reviewed by staff everyday for the safety and well being of the patients.
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