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December 17, 2015

FDA Orders Recall of Ultrasonic Medical Scope Cleaning Machines Due to Risk of Infection

Doctors and surgeons rely heavily on medical devices to ensure patient safety. Unfortunately, there is an alarming number of defective medical devices out there. When physicians learn the truth, they are often disturbed and upset, but it is the patients...

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December 8, 2015

The Concerning Frequency of Megabus and CTA Accidents

Public transit is chosen by some out of necessity. Others choose it for moralistic reasons. They all come from different walks of life, and from different neighborhoods. But they all have one thing in common: they expect they are traveling...

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December 3, 2015

Crib Bumpers Responsible for Infant Deaths and Injuries but Still Sold in Stores

Crib bumpers, which have been sold in stores for decades, come in everything from simple, basic designs to patterns that coordinate with entire bedding sets. Unfortunately, these adorable bedding accessories—once thought to safeguard babies—are actually defective products that can be...

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November 30, 2015

FDA Pushing for Stricter Standards on Medical Tests, Citing Potential Safety and Accuracy Issues

When Americans go to the doctor and are at risk for an illness, they are often administered a test. Some of them have tried and true results but the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently pointed out just how...

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November 21, 2015

Corporate America: Arbitration Clauses Stripping Consumers of Amendment Rights

Developed to protect Americans from government corruption, the Bill of Rights has afforded us with many freedoms. Yet, behind the scenes, Wall Street companies are silently stripping away some of those very same rights with their muddy legal jargon, intentionally...

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November 10, 2015

Compartment Syndrome and the Importance of Due Diligence of Medical Professionals

Compartment syndrome, a serious condition that causes increased pressure in the body’s muscle compartments, can be caused by even minor trauma to any part of the body. Its consequences, which can take hold quickly, can be devastating if not properly...

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October 30, 2015

Installation of Sobriety Tests in All New Cars Could Decrease DUI Deaths by 85 Percent, Study Says

According to the Pacific Institute for Research and Evaluation, drunk driving costs the United States (and its taxpayers) more than $132 billion each year. Higher insurance and tax rates, even for those not driving under the influence, time and gas...

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October 28, 2015

Kia Recalls Nearly 400,000 Vehicles for Gear Shift Defect

In a year in which vehicle recalls have hit record numbers, Kia issues its fifth one for the year. This time, the South Korean automaker is recalling 377,000 vehicles because of gear shift defects that can cause the vehicle to...

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