Cephalon, Inc., a major drug manufacturing company in the United States, settled a lawsuit in which they were charged with “off-label” marketing of their pharmaceuticals. “Off-label” marketing refers to the practice of marketing a drug for a use other than what it received FDA approval for. Cephalon will pay $425 million to the federal government […]
Most Nursing Homes around the Country Guilty of Violations
A federal report issued earlier this week declared that over 90% of nursing homes across the country were cited with violations of federal health and safety codes in 2007. According to the report, for-profit homes were the worst offenders, racking up more violations than their non-profit counterparts. Daniel R. Levinson, inspector general of the Department […]
Doctor Accused of Medical Malpractice in Bowel Surgery Case
A Maryland doctor has been sued for surgical complications resulting in a severe rectal blockage. Ronald Watkins, a 64-year-old from West Virginia, has claimed that as a result of his doctor’s botched surgery, he now suffers from permanent bowel issues. Watkins insists that his doctor stapled his buttocks shut during a surgical procedure. The doctor’s […]
Not Your Typical Circumcision
In Kentucky, a man has sued his doctor for malpractice due to a botched circumcision. The 61 year old man went in for a routine circumcision to treat an inflammation in his penis. When he awoke from the anesthesia, he found that the doctor had amputated his penis. The man and his wife are suing […]
Prevent Needless Dog Bites
Dog bites happen all the time. They can be very serious injuries, causing major infections, psychological trauma, and scarring that can leave you disfigured. Any dog can bite any person at any time. Even dogs with the friendliest dispositions have the potential to bite or attack a human if they feel threatened. It is important […]
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