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No FDA Warning for Hernia Mesh
Food And Drug Administration Does Not Issue Warnings About Hernia Mesh Jane Aker, a journalist and the current National News Editor for the Mesh News Desk (MND), posted an article for the Legal Examiner in January 2019. In her report, she calls into question the wisdom of the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) failure to…
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400 Catholic Priests and Others Accused Sex Abuse
Nearly 400 Catholic Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse in Illinois The Chicago Tribune has reported that attorneys representing victims of sexual abuse have released a comprehensive list of sexual abusers in the Illinois area. The list includes the names of nearly “400 priests and lay people who at one time served in parishes or schools…
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New York Child Victims Act Statute of Limitations
New York Takes Action to Protect Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse The New York Legislature passed a new law that extends the statute of limitations for victims of sexual abuse. In a report by CNN, Marci Hamilton, CEO of Child USA and professor at the University of Pennsylvania stated that in terms of statutes of…
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Sexual Abuse in Southern Baptist Churches
Sexual Misconduct Discovered in Southern Baptist Churches What many perceived to be a problem with the Catholic Church is being exposed as one in the Baptist Church as well. In a CNN article, Religion Editor Daniel Burke explains that, according to an investigation by two Texas newspapers, 380 Southern Baptist leaders and volunteers have been…
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Train Accidents in NY Can Be Deadly
Fatal Railroad Accidents in New York: Train Accidents Are Deadly On Tuesday, February 26, 2019, there were two fatal train accidents in New York involving the Long Island Railroad. The first involved a westbound train accident where the train struck a pedestrian on the tracks between Freeport and Baldwin. The second involved a vehicle…
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Multiple Sclerosis Drug Lemtrada (alemtuzumab): FDA Warning
Understanding the Dangers of Lemtrada Individuals suffering from multiple sclerosis were likely encouraged by the emergence of a new treatment option called Lemtrada (alemtuzumab). However, since its approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2014 as a means to address relapsing forms of the disease, concerns have emerged about its safety. This…
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NJ Catholic Dioceses Creates Fund for Clergy Sexual Abuse Victims
New Jersey Roman Catholic Dioceses Creates Fund for Victim of Clergy Abuse The New Jersey Roman Catholic dioceses are following in the footsteps of New York and Pennsylvania, establishing a unified victims-compensation fund for those who were victims of clergy abuse as children. The administrators of the fund will be Camille Biros and Kenneth Feinberg…
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NJ Surgery Center Exposed Patients to Bloodborne Infections
Medical Error at Surgery Center Illustrates the Need for Legal Assistance In a frightening lapse of medical propriety, nearly 4,000 patients of a New Jersey surgery center may have been exposed to serious infections. The victims of this lapse may consider taking legal action against those responsible, but they will need the services of medical…
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How Nursing Home Staff Shortages May Affect Your Loved Ones
How Nursing Home Staff Shortages May Affect Your Loved Ones Concern over the abuse and neglect of nursing home residents has led to a startling discovery about a major contributing factor to these incidents. At least 95% of nursing homes are understaffed and that shortage of personnel may be the reason behind incidences of abuse…
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Sepsis Infections are Killing Those you love in Nursing Homes
Sepsis Infections are Killing Those you love in Nursing Homes Sepsis is caused by a serious infection and can become dangerous if left untreated. Medical attention is necessary as soon as possible after symptoms develop. When warning signs are ignored, the infection can quickly become deadly especially in older adults. A nursing home injury lawyer…
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