Complete list of problem nursing homes released

After releasing a list of the 54 worst nursing homes in America, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has released an additional 59 names of problem nursing homes with troubling inspection records. Although they initial resisted releasing the complete list, there are now 113 nursing… Read More

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February 16, 2008 | No Comments

KYMCO ATV Recall

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a nationwide KYMCO ATV recall due to defects in some vehicles which could pose a risk of injury or death to the operator. Suspension failure problems could cause riders to lose control of their vehicle and crash. The lawyers… Read More

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January 4, 2008 | No Comments

Botulism could be linked to canned green beans

The FDA announced today a nationwide canned green bean recall as a result possible contamination with Clostridium botulinum, the bacteria which causes botulism. Over 6,000 pounds of green beans, which were sold in large institutional-sized 6 pound 5 ounce cans, could potentially cause the potentially life… Read More

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December 21, 2007 | No Comments

Hospital Medication Mistakes

Injuries caused by hospital medication mistakes have increased substantially over the past decade, and many of these unfortunate errors may have been avoided with proper care, training and supervision.  Just like doctors can make a medical mistake by failing to exercise reasonable care, nurses and hospital… Read More

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December 4, 2007 | 1 Comment