By Jan K. Seigel | Published December 12, 2012 | Posted in Personal Injury | Tagged Tags: Nursing Home Abuse, property damage | Leave a comment
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Nursing homes struggle after Hurricane Sandy
The destruction that came about due to Hurricane Sandy has been well-chronicled, but not much has been reported about the hospitals and long-term care facilities that serve as home to many elderly Americans. Because of the double-barreled storm that brought high winds and rain along with a heavy snow, many facilities are still struggling to Read More
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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced a recall involving atorvastatin, the generic version of the popular cholesterol reducing drug, Lipitor. According to a number of news reports, the drug was being recalled after some pills contained glass particles. The drug’s maker, Ranbaxy announced that it will stop producing atorvastatin while it completes an Read More
Read MoreToys to avoid during the holiday season
The Black Friday shopping frenzy started earlier than usual this year, with many shoppers leaving the dinner table on Thanksgiving to seek deals on the latest gadgets and toys. In anticipation of early holiday shopping, the Public Interest Research Group (PIRG) released its annual safety guide. The publication is geared towards warning parents about potentially Read More
Read MoreCommon sleep drug increases risk of falls
It’s said that in the hospital, it’s hard to find rest. Often, patients are prescribed Ambien, a common sleep aid, in order to rest through the night. However, according to a recent study published in the Journal of Hospital Medicine, the drug may also be to blame for an increased risk of falls. The Mayo Read More
Read MoreMulti-vehicle accident closes Lincoln Tunnel
Traffic in the Lincoln Tunnel was tied up for hours yesterday after a motor vehicle accident closed the north-bound tube. Just before noon, an accident occurred involving five trucks and three cars stopped traffic in the New Jersey bound lanes. A spokesman for the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey said that the Read More
Read MoreHow to avoid power tool injuries in post-Sandy clean up
As New Jersey residents continue to clean up in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, many see chainsaws, wood splitters and wood chippers as helpful tools. They can help in cutting downed trees, removing troublesome debris and lead to faster clean up (which is especially important given the Nor’easter bearing down on the area). However, these Read More
Read MoreSigns of Elder Abuse in Nursing Homes
The National Center on Elder Abuse reports that more than 20,000 complaints of nursing home abuse are reported each year, but only 1 in every 14 incidents are actually reported to authorities. These numbers are significant because they show that countless residents may be suffering in silence. This is a tragic irony given that nursing Read More
Read MoreFDA Issues Additional Warning on Possible Meningitis Infections
Since the outbreak of fungal meningitis has sparked fear and outrage across the country, a Massachusetts based pharmacy outlet has been in the crosshairs of federal regulators. According to a Time.com report, regulators are investigating the New England Compounding Center to determine if a rare form of meningitis could be linked to steroid shipments emanating Read More
Read MoreStudy: More Children Given Antipsychotic Drugs
While prescriptions of antipsychotic drugs to adults have certainly increased in the last decade, the number of such drugs prescribed to children has increased dramatically. According to a study published in the Archives of General Psychiatry, drug prescribing to children increased by eight times over the last 20 years, while five times as many drugs Read More
Read MoreOfficials Examining Accidents Caused by Those Under the Influence of Drugs
New Jersey has recently allowed the use of medical marijuana within the state, and the program has faced several problems. As the initial hurdles are cleared, there will be long-term effects that may need to be addressed. One of the major issues plaguing legislatures across the country concerns the increase in motorists that are operating Read More
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