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Energy drinks may cause seizures, heart problems in young kids
NBC Nightly News reported, “We’re back now with a new warning about the popular energy drinks and the potential danger they present when they get into the hands of young children.†NBC News medical...
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Healthcare firm didn’t act on hip implant failures
Bloomberg News reports Johnson & Johnson has been accused of putting profits before safety by ignoring reports that its metal-on-metal version of its Pinnacle hip implants failed at alarming rates, according to a lawyer's...
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Tainted supplements continue to be sold after recalls
News that a study found companies were continuing to offer tainted dietary supplements despite being recalled was covered by several major newspapers. The study revealed gaps in FDA enforcement and urged stronger measures to...
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Study spotlights medication errors among children
Reports are showing  that every eight minutes, a child below 6 years of age experienced a medication error between 2002 and 2012, citing an analysis of calls to poison control hotlines that was...
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Lawyer tells jurors in hip implants case company ignored problems
Bloomberg News provides an update on the legal case related to Johnson & Johnson’s Pinnacle hip implants, noting a lawyer told jurors that the company’s “bid to convince doctors the metal-on-metal version of its...
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Common Questions in Social Security Part Three
Is it important to receive medical treatment for the conditions which cause me to be unable to work?
YES. It is extremely important to receive medical treatment for those conditions which cause you to...
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Common Questions in Social Security Part Two
Should I have an attorney to help me with my social security appeals?
Yes. Attorneys who work in the area of social security are familiar with what needs to be shown in order for...
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Common Questions in Social Security Part One
Can I receive disability if I have returned to work?
Yes. If you were disabled and unable to work for 12 months or more, you can apply for a closed period of disability for...
