Outbreak of Septic Arthritis in Monmouth County, NJ Linked to Intra-Articular Injections
When you have arthritis, a chronic condition, your joints become inflamed and stiff. It can be incredibly painful. Osteoarthritis causes your cartilage to break down, whereas rheumatoid arthritis targets the lining of the joints. There is no cure, though certain types of treatments can help ease the pain and stiffness caused by the inflammation. One…
Read MoreIs There Any Safe Application of RoundUp Weed Killer? Experts Believe Not
In Wisconsin, residents are speaking up after finding out that despite a nominal “no chemical policy,” the city continues to utilize toxic RoundUp brand weed-killer, manufactured by Monsanto. This is not an isolated incident either; municipalities across the US continue to struggle with the two conflicting needs: environmental responsibility and the dreaded scourge of weeds…
Read MoreBen & Jerry’s Newest Flavor is Herbicide
Glyphosate is a chemical used in Monsanto’s Roundup week killer. In July, California’s Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment added the chemical to its list of known carcinogens, and more and more lawsuits have been filed against Monsanto, claiming that prolonged use of Roundup has been linked to diseases and cancers. Noe, the New York…
Read MoreBenicar Settles Lawsuits for $300 Million
On August 1, 2017, Daiichi Sankyo – the manufacturer of Benicar, a drug used to treat high blood pressure – settled the more than 2,300 defective drug lawsuits filed against it by agreeing to pay out $300 million to victims. If you were prescribed Benicar to treat your high blood pressure before May of 2015,…
Read MoreDoctors Aren’t Disinfecting Their Stethoscopes Enough
There are two things you need to have to be recognized as a doctor, even from 100 feet away: a white coat, and a stethoscope. The stethoscope is the most recognizable piece of medical equipment there is, and no matter what type of medical treatment you need, there’s a good shot one will be pressed…
Read MoreAccidental Fentanyl Exposure Leads to the Death of a 10-Year-Old Boy
We have discussed before how even a few grains of fentanyl can lead to a potentially fatal overdose. In Miami, one grieving family understands the dangers all too well: 10-year-old Alton Banks is dead as a result of fentanyl, and no one knows how he came into contact with the drug. According to the Washington…
Read MoreAs DuPont Dumps New Chemical into Waterways, Local Health Issues Surface
When residents of the Wilmington and Fayetteville, North Carolina areas began suffering from increased rates of cancer, immune issues, and liver problems at dramatically escalating rates, doctors suspected DuPont, a large local chemical manufacturer, of involvement. DuPont had previously been dumping a toxic chemical nicknamed C8 into the waterways of the Cape Fear river system,…
Read MoreFBI Seizes Records of Overland Park Doctor with Ties to Insys Therapeutics
The Kansas City Star has reported that the FBI has “seized patient records of Dr. Steven Simon, an Overland Park pain physician with ties to Insys Therapeutics, an opiate manufacturer at the center of a federal case that alleges prescriber kickbacks and insurance fraud…. FBI agents showed up [at Mid-America Physiatrists] with a search warrant…
Read MoreVisitors to Elvis’ Iconic Home Get More than Memories, Contract Legionnaires’ Disease
We generally think of Legionnaires’ disease as affecting hotel visitors who have been exposed through the air conditioning system, but the Legionella bacteria can be transmitted through any misted fluid, including pool water, steam rooms, and hot tubs. At Graceland in Memphis in May and June of 2017, visitors flocked to the water attractions to…
Read MoreTally Up to 9 Confirmed Cases of Legionnaires’ Linked to The Guest House at Graceland
The Commercial Appeal reports that there are now nine confirmed cases of Legionnaires’ disease that have been linked to The Guest House at Graceland. According to the report, “The outbreak has been linked to the hot tub and pool facilities at The Guest House at Graceland, located just north of Elvis Presley’s famed home. Health…
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