- Ed Normand | August 30, 2011 1:10 PM |
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Medical MalpracticeShands Healthcare at the University of Florida has suspended its liver and pancreas transplant programs after its four organ transplant surgeons suddenly departed from the hospital. The transplant...
- Council Wooten | August 25, 2011 9:21 AM |
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Nursing Home & Elder AbuseFormer Kansas Governor Mark Parkinson paints a bleak picture when it comes to the future of Florida nursing homes. As President and CEO of the American Health Care Association, Parkinson spoke at...
- Council Wooten | August 23, 2011 9:19 AM |
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Medical MalpracticeAccording to the Public Citizen’s Civil Justice Project Summer/Fall 2011 consumer issue, the epidemic of medical errors must be addressed. One in seventeen Medicare inpatients experience a...
- Diego Madrigal | August 22, 2011 3:02 PM |
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Motorcycle Accidents In the summer months, many people enjoy a ride on their motorcycles as the weather is warm and the outdoors is inviting. However, many trips end in regret as there is an increased amount of...
- Ed Normand | August 18, 2011 9:24 AM |
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Medical MalpracticeNelson Bailey experienced a nagging digestive disorder that flared up three times and caused him abdominal discomfort. A doctor examined and performed elective surgery on Bailey, and then released...
- Ed Normand | August 17, 2011 11:15 AM |
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Motorcycle AccidentsIf an adult meets certain insurance standards under their motorcycle policy, Florida law does not require that person to wear a helmet while on a motorcycle. Most bikers are safer riders and yet,...
- Ed Normand | August 16, 2011 2:39 PM |
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Toxic SubstancesAccording to the Orlando Business Journal, Publix has issued a voluntary recall of a variety of products containing ground chuck because of possible contamination with the bacteria E. Coli. Publix,...
- Ed Normand | August 16, 2011 9:25 AM |
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Medical MalpracticeHarold Hick’s annual golf vacation to Orlando turned into a tragedy after a trip to a local hospital. Fit and active, the golfer and tireless community volunteer, Hicks was dead at 67. Barbara...
- Ed Normand | August 16, 2011 2:17 AM |
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Toxic SubstancesAccording to the Orlando Business Journal, Publix has issued a voluntary recall of a variety of products containing ground chuck because of possible contamination with the bacteria E. Coli. Publix,...
- Jason Herrera | August 11, 2011 7:19 PM |
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MiscellaneousTrying to locate amusement ride injury information is quite possibly one of the hardest things to do. I should know. By thinking outside of the box, I was able to track 838 amusement ride injuries...
- Council Wooten | August 11, 2011 9:05 AM |
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MiscellaneousA near drowning occurred at a pool at Mickey’s Retreat, a recreation area/park for Disney workers and their families, reports the Orange County Fire Rescue. A man was rescued from the pool...
- Ed Normand | August 10, 2011 4:22 PM |
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Automobile Accidents
A 53 year old woman is involved in a motor vehicle accident. No fault of her own. She is taken via ambulance to Munroe Regional Medical Center in Ocala, Florida. While there she fills out her...
- Diego Madrigal | August 09, 2011 12:02 PM |
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Spinal Cord InjuriesAn interesting article, written mainly for the benefit of spinal surgeons, sheds some light on trends in Spinal cord injuries, specifically during the summer months. Some of the more interesting...
- Council Wooten | August 09, 2011 9:59 AM |
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MiscellaneousA male tourist suffered an eye injury while riding Dragon Challenge roller coaster at the Harry Potter attraction at Universal Studios. Local reports confirm that Carlos Montalvo was riding in the...
- Ed Normand | August 04, 2011 9:00 AM |
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Toxic SubstancesAccording to Tampa Bay Online, the ruptured pipe that spilled jet fuel into Mango creek has finally been repaired. Now comes the time to ask just how much it will take to clean up spilled 31,000...
- Ed Normand | August 02, 2011 9:00 AM |
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FDA & Prescription Drugs
Taking prescribed medications as directed by a doctor is important to your health and recovery. However, it can be extremely dangerous when pharmacy errors occur, and may expose you to serious...
- Ed Normand | August 02, 2011 8:48 AM |
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MiscellaneousA danger in roller coasters is that many times riders will get hit from objects dropped by other riders. Most roller coasters including the Orlando theme park roller coasters such as Dragon...