Category: Personal Injury
Albuquerque Motorcycle Crash On Dangerous S Curve Underscores Need For Safety Improvements
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Albuquerque’s “S Curve” – the section of Universe Boulevard near Volcano Vista High School has long been known as a dangerous stretch. Sunday night’s motorcycle crash, which occurred when a motorcyclist crashed into an SUV at the curve, re-ignited the debate between Albuquerque Public School and city officials over when the improvements will be made…. read more
DANGEROUS DRUG – Reglan
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Reglan is a prescription drug pushed by pharmaceutical companies to patients to treat Gastroesophageal reflux (GER) Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Many studies dating back from the 1970s have shown that Reglan is ineffective in resolving GER and GERD. A 2006 study published in Nature Clinical Practice: Gastroenterology & Hepatology concluded that “the evidence base for… read more
Traumatic Brain Injuries In Thousands of Troops Go Undiagnosed
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Recent studies have revealed that the military medical system has failed to diagnose traumatic brain injuries (TBI’s) in hundreds, if not thousands, of troops who served in Iraq and Afghanistan. Many times, these individuals receive little or no treatment for the effects of these debilitating injuries. TBIs from the war are often mild and occur… read more
Chondrolysis linked to intra-articular infusions
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Medical Article Published in June of Nursing 2010 by Joan Ferlo Todd, RN. The article discussed the injury caused to people who have undergone shoulder arthroscopy. **this article is no longer available.
New Mexico State Employees can sue State Agencies
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Government employees working in New Mexico will now be able to bring a lawsuit before the New Mexico court system. It is important to hold state agencies acting negligent accountable and with the diligent work done by the Attorneys at the Branch Law Firm client Sarah Quintero, 53, who sustained a compound leg fracture in… read more
Talcum Powder and Ovarian Cancer
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The use of talcum powder in the genital region causes particles of talc to enter the vagina and travel to the uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries. The particles reach the ovaries and cause significant irritation that leads to cancer. The first study linking talcum powder and ovarian cancer was published in the 1970s when researchers… read more
Topamax Linked To Birth Defects
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The New York Times reports that Topamax, manufactured by Johnson & Johnson, has been linked to birth defects, such as a higher risk of developing cleft lips and palates, genital malformations, and cranial malformations. Topamax is an anti-seizure and migraine drug used in the treatment of migraines and epilepsy. It is also used in the… read more
New Mexico Corporation Settles Nursing Home Negligence Case For $3.5 Million
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A recent news report indicates that a New Mexico Corporation, Sunbridge Health Court Corp., has reached a settlement in a nursing home negligence case for $3.5 million. If you believe a loved one has suffered from nursing home abuse, you need an experienced Albuquerque nursing home abuse lawyer. The lawsuit was filed in 2009 alleging… read more
Traumatic Brain Injuries Often The Beginning Of A Disease Process
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According to a recent study, traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) have now been linked to the onset of several debilitating diseases. Commonly associated with birth trauma, car accidents, and sport’s injuries, TBIs have now been shown to set off a neurological process associated with Alzheimer’s, sleep apnea, ALS or Lou Gehrig’s disease, and Parkinson’s disease. Complicating… read more
Congress Considers National Concussion Legislation
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Recent reports have highlighted the growing concern that student-athletes are being pushed too quickly to return to the game after receiving a concussion. Concussions – or traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) – result from blunt trauma to the head. Commonly occurring after car accidents or other types of injury accidents, the harm to the brain is… read more
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