Labor Drug Pitocin Can Cause Birth Injury
It should be the happiest day in an expectant mother’s life. She has waited nine months and now it is time to meet her new baby boy or girl. However, sometimes, labor can be difficult and doctors choose to use labor enhancing drugs in order to hurry the delivery. The next thing you know, the...
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Birth Injuries Alarmingly High in U.S.
While our country boasts some of the best hospitals and doctors in the world, the U.S. has a surprisingly high infant mortality rate, ranking 180th in the world for infant deaths. Thousands of babies do not survive the birthing process and even more experience defect or deformity at birth. A birth injury is defined as...
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Road Rage Incidents Can Lead to Deadly Results
Most car, truck and motorcycle accidents are just that, accidents. However, sometimes it is the deliberate actions of irresponsible drivers that cause such collisions. Drivers on Baltimore highways and bypasses should be familiar with the term “road rage,” as it is to blame for many unnecessary and avoidable crashes. There are multiple signs of road...
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Be Careful Swimming This Summer – Pool Safety Is Important
Last week, a man tragically lost his life when he drowned at the Maryland Beaver Dam Swimming Club. Unfortunately, this is a common event during the heat of the summer months, when men, women and children flock to pools and water parks to cool off. It is important to follow all safety regulations when swimming...
CONTINUE READINGStryker Rejuvenate and ABG II Modular Hip System Recall
Thousands of Americans receive hip replacements every year due to sports injuries, falls, aging and a host of other reasons. The goal of a hip replacement surgery is to return to your active lifestyle as quickly as possible. There are many different hip replacement medical devices on the market, from plastic implants to metal on...
CONTINUE READINGTractor Trailer Awareness Protects Drivers
A Howard County, Maryland resident was critically injured last week when his passenger vehicle collided with a tractor trailer on Interstate-70. Unfortunately, tractor trailer accidents are not uncommon on our roadways. For instance, did you know according to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) there has been a 20% increase in trucking accidents over...
CONTINUE READINGNothing is Better Than a Ride Into The Sunset.
There is nothing like the freedom of riding your motorcycle on a warm and leisurely weekend afternoon, soaking in the sun and the sights. Your only limitation is when the road ends…or until you get hungry. Sometimes you may ride with friends in a group, or you just want to be a lone wolf for...
CONTINUE READINGFDA’s Generic Drug Warning Labeling Rule Change
The New York Times recently published an editorial in support of the FDA’s generic drug labeling rule. AAJ (American Association for Justice) released an editorial board memo on generics and Katie Gommel (AAJ Press Secretary) did an outstanding job working behind the scenes with Public Citizen to shape this editorial. Late last year, the Food...
CONTINUE READINGFDA to Review Rules for Over-the-Counter Drugs
The FDA has launched a review of the way it determines the safety of over-the-counter drugs such as acetaminophen. Current regulations allow the manufacturers of over-the-counter medications to drag their feet when it comes to updating warning labels. The process of increasing the warning on a potentially dangerous drug can take years, during which time hundreds,...
CONTINUE READINGHonda Recalling Nearly 900,000 Odyssey Minivans
In the wake of the GM recall, smaller vehicle recalls may go underreported. This does not mean, however, that they are any less dangerous. For example, Honda has just announced a recall for nearly 900,000 Odyssey minivans manufactured between 2005 and 2010. According to the company, the recall involves a fuel pump that can prematurely...
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