The mysterious condition is finally getting some light shed on it origins and mechanisms, thanks to recent medical studies. Researchers at The University of Maryland School of Medicine have discovered new ways that inflammation spreads through the brain after an injury, possibly leading to explanations about how inflammation lingers in the brain and its role […]
Another Blood Pressure Medication Recalled over Cancer Concerns
Another blood pressure medication is being voluntarily recalled after “tests showed that it was tainted with a potential cancer-causing chemical”. A blood pressure drug losartan potassium hydrochlorothiazide made by Sandoz is being recalled after an active ingredient in the drug tested positive for N-Nitrosodiethylamine, a known human and animal carcinogen on California’s Prop 65 list […]
Costco to Pay $3.85 Fine for Covering-Up Defective Trash Cans
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently issued a press release about Costco agreeing to pay a $3.85 million civil penalty in a settlement regarding defective trash cans. The settlement settles charges that Costco knowingly failed to report to the CPSC, as required by law, that the EKO Sensible Eco Living Trash Cans (EKO Trash […]
Evaluating Pain and Suffering
If you decide to file a personal injury claim after being hurt in an accident, one of the most important questions you will ask is what you could potentially recover. The damages you can receive from the party responsible for your injuries falls into two categories: economic (special) damages and non-economic or general damages. The […]
Safety Concerns for Older Drivers
Experts predict that by 2025, drivers 65 and older will account for 25 percent of the total driving population. Although seniors fare better than drivers in other age groups in terms of safety, they are more likely to be injured or killed in collisions. Existing health problems may exacerbate injuries incurred in crashes or make […]
