If a drug is classified as being teratogenic, it means that medication has the potential to cause developmental malformations or birth defects to a fetus when taken by a pregnant woman. It is part of the FDA’s job to study
A recent study found that between 2002 and 2011 the number of serious injuries to children who swallowed toy magnets increased by up to five times. The Annals of Emergency Medicine published the study last week, noting that doctors and
In most American homes, CFL (compact fluorescent lamp) light bulbs have replaced fluorescent lamp bulbs. These newer light bulbs, often spiral-shaped, produce the same amount of light as traditional light bulbs, but they last much longer and consume significantly less
Asbestos is a naturally-occurring fiber that has been valued throughout human history, even as far back as Ancient Egypt, because it is incredibly durable and highly heat resistant. Asbestos is also the only known cause of the deadly cancer
According to a recent national health survey conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more women in the U.S. have died from prescription painkiller overdoses since 2007 than from motor vehicle accidents. In fact, roughly 18 American women
As Independence Day grows nearer, it is important to our personal injury lawyers that they help Americans become aware of the serious risk of injury linked to fireworks. Last year alone, more than 5,000 visits to U.S. emergency rooms in
Up to 90 percent of all expecting women use some type of medication, either prescription or over-the-counter, at some point during their pregnancy. The majority of medications are safe to take during pregnancy, but there are a number of medications
San Diego Charger’s team doctor, David Chao, has been at the center of controversy for his tainted past and history of medical malpractice. Despite the allegations against him however, he has been cleared. Those in opposition to him being cleared
According to a new bill, athletes who spent the majority of their careers playing for teams in states other than California are no longer eligible to file workers’ compensation claims in California. The bill passed state Assembly on Thursday. According
The California state Senate is reviewing three bills that have been introduced to lessen the effects of a predicted upcoming physician shortage. Under the proposed laws, nurse practitioners, optometrists and pharmacists would assume some of the responsibilities currently handled only
