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Avandia Linked to Vision Loss

Posted on April 03, 2009
Philadelphia, PA: As if patients taking Avandia did not have enough to worry about already, what with the severe Avandia side effects including an increased risk of heart problems. Now, a study has found a link between the use of glitazones, the class of drug that Avandia falls into, and diabetic macular edema (DME)-a vision problem...

VA Contaminated Colonoscopies: 'Completely Inexcusable'

Posted on April 02, 2009
Miami, FL: In a scathing editorial, the Miami Herald reveals that the VA hospital in Miami where VA colonoscopies took place was warned by the Department of Veteran's Affairs about potential problems with colonoscopy equipment. According to the newspaper the Hospital checked its procedures and reported everything fine-that is, until a more extensive review later found problems.

Raptiva Joins List of Drugs with Deadly Side Effects

Posted on April 02, 2009
Baton Rouge, LA: If you have been taking Raptiva for psoriasis, you can be forgiven if you are a bit hesitant the next time you have your injection. After all, the link between Raptiva and PML, Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy, is a scary one...

Social Security Disability Can Take Years-But a Lawyer Can Help

Posted on April 02, 2009
Washington, DC: Good luck to you if you ever need to file a claim for Social Security Disability (SSD). The latter is there to ensure the viability of citizens whom, through no fault of their own, can no longer work and have no option through private disability insurance.

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The Debit Card Surprise at Hess Gas Stations

Posted on April 02, 2009
Clearwater, FL: Somewhere in the U.S. this story is probably playing out right now. A driver has decided to top up the tank and pulled into a service station owned by the Hess Corporation. They slide that handy debit card into the slot and pump maybe $20 worth of gas into the vehicle and then they're on their way.

Nissan Infiniti Owners Angry About Brakes

Posted on April 02, 2009
Atlanta, GA: When you purchase a new car, you want to know that everything is in good working order and that there will be no problems, such as brake defects to worry about. Unfortunately, Nissan Infiniti G35 owners have discovered that there are big problems with their vehicle's brakes, causing them to wear out far too quickly...

The Agony of Levaquin

Posted on April 01, 2009
Oak Harbor, OH: Patients who have suffered from Levaquin side effects know the extreme pain that can be caused by a reaction to the Levaquin antibiotic. These side effects include tendon ruptures and tendonitis, both extremely painful conditions. Unfortunately, patients do not realize that they will have a reaction to Levaquin medicine until it is already too late.

Unum Loses Bad Faith Lawsuit in Court

Posted on April 01, 2009
New York, NY: In yet another Unum life insurance bad faith case, a man who suffers from advanced colon cancer has had his day in court after launching a lawsuit against Unum Provident for denial of claims according to the provisions of his Unum long-term disability policy.

Two Asbestos Mesothelioma Widows Win Big Victories

Posted on April 01, 2009
Port Orange, FL: The widow of David Fortier, an ex-fireman on the aircraft carrier USS Forrestal who died from asbestos mesothelioma, was recently awarded a multimillion dollar settlement in an asbestos lawsuit that she and her husband filed before he died.

SSRI Birth Defects - "I Had No Idea"

Posted on March 31, 2009
Alameda, California: Christy was taking an antidepressant when she became pregnant, and, like hundreds of women, didn't think anything of it at the time. In fact it wasn't until recently when she started doing some research that she began to wonder if her daughter's heart condition could be an SSRI birth defect.

Heparin Patient "Suffering"

Posted on March 31, 2009
North Hills, CA: If you have had a surgery that involved a Heparin injection, then you may already be aware of the complications that can follow from Heparin contamination. However, what if the side effects are similar to those you might experience following the surgery itself? How would you know if you were suffering because of the medication or because of the surgery? How would you know if you were exposed to the medication involved in the Heparin recall?

Clearwire Far From Clear…

Posted on March 31, 2009
Las Vegas, NV: Writers love the oxymoron, so you'll need to forgive the repetition when so many headlines scream that Clearwire Internet is 'cloudy.' But that's the case for thousands of Clearwire service customers who not only have experienced problems with their service; there's been this little matter of Clearwire early termination fees.

Concern Over Avandia Continues

Posted on March 31, 2009
Washington, DC: Public Citizen wants it gone, and doctors are continuing to switch their Type 2 diabetes patients to an alternate form of medication. But Avandia is still out there, and still a concern for Avandia heart attack. Curiously, there has never been an Avandia recall, even though heart attacks still continue to be a concern.

Requip Breaks Up Marriage

Posted on March 30, 2009
Tampa, FL: Kathy started taking Requip in 2005 for Restless Leg Syndrome and it did help her sleep at night, but she would have sacrificed many a good night's sleep had she known about Requip side effects, namely compulsive gambling. "All of a sudden I was $50,000 in credit card debt and my marriage is pretty much over," says Kathy.

Conseco Update: In Your Long-Term Care Insurance Assured?

Posted on March 30, 2009
Carmel, IN: Long-term health insurance is a growing industry given the aging of the Baby Boomer, and Conseco Insurance Company is just one of many suppliers providing long-term health coverage. However, a reputation for alleged delaying tactics when it comes to paying out claims continues to dog Conseco-and now comes word that the company is threatened in the midst of the current economic climate.

Nursing Home Abuse Continues to be a Scourge

Posted on March 30, 2009
Carthage, NC: No nursing home abuse article would be complete on a day such as today without a passing reference to the tragic shooting yesterday of more than a dozen people at the Pinelake Health and Rehab nursing home in Carthage, North Carolina. The motive of the shooter, who survived, has yet to be determined...

Verizon Sued for Consumer Fraud

Posted on March 30, 2009
Newark, NJ: A huge case of alleged consumer fraud against Verizon would leave the typical homeowner wishing to never open their door to a door-to-door canvasser again. In this latest alleged violation of the Consumer Fraud Act, Verizon has been called to the carpet by the office of the New Jersey Attorney General in an act of consumer protection.

Workers Compensation Can be a Complex Issue

Posted on March 30, 2009
Gaithersburg, MD: What is an injury, anyway? A broken leg? Sure. Wrenched back? Of course. The loss of a limb? That goes without saying. But what about emotional injuries? Workers compensation law is there to protect workers from injuries while on the job, and those injuries need not always be physical...

Are California Software Engineers Getting a Fair Shake

Posted on March 30, 2009
Silicon Valley, CA: Remember that $65 million IBM award a few years ago that had Big Blue crying the blues? That happened because somewhere, at some time somebody spoke up. How many California software developers are speaking up now? Especially since changes to California IT overtime exemption rates have the California computer professional making a lot less than he used to.

The Whistleblower and The Smithsonian

Posted on March 29, 2009
Washington, DC: The Whistleblower Act protects workers from retaliation when injurious or unsafe situations are revealed. The mere act of whistleblowing is, in itself, a courageous act that often puts the whistleblower in a difficult position.

Tragic Car Crash Kills Expectant Mother

Posted on March 29, 2009
Manhattan, NY: A car accident that took the life of a pregnant woman Friday combined the worst attributes: leering to passersby, allegedly driving while intoxicated and the driving of an allegedly unsafe vehicle. While car crashes happen every day, car crash safety can help prevent car accidents by ensuring vehicles are safe, drivers are sober and focused on the task at hand-driving, not leering to women walking by.

Shoulder Pain Pump Patient Anxious for Diagnosis

Posted on March 28, 2009
Northglenn, CO: Russell E. has endured 3 shoulder surgeries, all involving the use of the shoulder pain pump. After the first surgery did not appear to work, Russell had to go through 2 more surgeries, procedures he now thinks may not have been necessary...

The VA Under Fire for Contaminated Endoscopy Equipment

Posted on March 28, 2009
Miami, FL: It's a medical malpractice case in the making, after it was revealed that as many as 10 veterans have tested positive for infectious liver disease allegedly caused by contaminated colonoscopy equipment. What's more, an email sent to the Associated Press (AP) by the Veterans Affairs Department (the VA) on March 19th revealed that tubing attached to the endoscopic equipment was cleaned at the end of each day, rather than immediately after each patient-a violation of the manufacturer's instructions.

"My Brother Died from Fentanyl"

Posted on March 27, 2009
Richmond, RI: "My brother was prescribed fentanyl patches for severe back pain and throat cancer," says Michael. "He was on conventional opiates for a long time but he was prescribed the fentanyl patches on July 10, 2007. The next day my mother found him dead...

Customers Blue About AmEx Blue Cash Card

Posted on March 27, 2009
Montvale, NJ: When you chose your credit card company, you probably looked at a number of factors, including whether or not the company had a rebate program, before you made your choice. American Express Company offered its customers the Blue Cash Card as one option...

A Big Case of Bad Faith Insurance

Posted on March 27, 2009
Cedar Rapids, IA: With the flooding season now upon us (Fargo), and the summer hurricane season approaching, the insurance industry is bracing for its own season of payouts. But for every challenge faced by the insurance industry, homeowners face two: dealing with disaster, followed by the potential for bad faith insurance when it is time to collect what is owed.

Levaquin Patient Suffers "Excruciating Pain"

Posted on March 26, 2009
Ogdensburg, NY: Brian S. only took the Levaquin antibiotic for 4 days before he asked his doctor to prescribe him something else. Unfortunately, that 4 days was long enough that Brian suffered serious Levaquin side effects. In fact, his injury was so serious, that it took a year and a half for Brian to recover, even though he took the Levaquin medicine for less than a week.

NTSB To Hold Public Hearings Into Buffalo Plane Crash

Posted on March 26, 2009
Buffalo, NY: The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has issued an update on the Buffalo plane crash that took 50 lives, announcing that ice "had a minimal impact" on the performance of the plane. However, based on other information released by the NTSB, it seems reasonable to say that ice may have set off a chain of events that resulted in the tragic plane crash...

Housekeeper Made to Jump Through Hoops in Basketball Star's Home

Posted on March 26, 2009
Santa Ana, CA: California labor laws exist to protect innocent workers from the unfair practices of employers. Most infractions allegedly occur in a large, organized work environment but not always. Sometimes they allegedly happen in the home of a famous sports icon, with the alleged victim working in a domestic setting.

Psoriasis Drug Raptiva Suspended in Other Countries. Not in US.

Posted on March 26, 2009
Washington, DC: Canada is the latest country to bring the hammer down on the use of Raptiva after the psoriasis drug had been linked to 3 confirmed and one suspected case of progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML), a neurological condition that can result in reduced brain function and ultimately, death.

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