Residents of the Rosewood Heights nursing home were in danger of death or serious injury by choking on their food because workers did not properly supervise them, according to a December state Health Department inspection of the New York facility. The facility has been on
November 14 is World Diabetes Day, and a great opportunity for diabetes patients to consider the increased risk of bladder cancer associated with the drug Actos. Patients interested in alternatives to Actos should consult with their physicians to explore other options. Taking Actos or the generic
This weekend, Toyota will be sponsoring an event at Neshaminy Mall in Bensalem to teach local high school students about the dangers of distracted driving. The nationwide Toyota Expectations Program has reached nearly 20,000 students and parents since it was developed in 2004. The two and
Pennsylvania drivers saw some recent legislation this past year limiting the use of handheld devices while driving. Commercial drivers are now prohibited from using their hand held devices while driving. Drivers of passenger vehicles are allowed to talk on their cell phone while driving, but
Pennsylvania is one of 13 states that functions under a No Fault System in regards to automobile insurance. Under no fault, when you have an accident, your insurer automatically pays for your damages up to your policy limit, regardless of which party was actually at fault.
Steve Miller, who hosts the popular podcast “You Should Know” a publication of Voice2News, LLC, recently interviewed Attorney Joel Feldman, about his groundbreaking campaign to stop distracted driving. Early on in the interview, Joel told Steve that while we see distracted driving as a youth problem,
In May 2009, Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter signed a cell phone ban, prohibiting the use of a hand held device, while driving. Hands-free devices such as blue tooth were exempt. First time offenders were subject to a $150 fine, which would double if caught again. In
Late last year Novartis announced termination of ALTITUDE study with Rasilez®/ Tekturna® in high-risk patients with diabetes and renal impairment; 8,609 patients from 36 countries were involved. There was an increased incidence after 18-24 months of non-fatal stroke, kidney complications, hyperkalemia (high potassium levels) and hypotension
Every Five seconds, there is an automobile accident somewhere in the United States. Half involve some sort of injury. Your First thought after an auto accident might be to call your insurance company and let them handle all of the details. For some this may
Since the link between Asbestos and Mesothelioma was discovered in the 1950s, regulations have been put into place for manufacturers and builders who would have used this product. Although you or a loved one may have been exposed to asbestos in the 1980s, it’s not
