Connecticut Medical Malpractice Claims And Disciplinary Actions
October 28, 2011
There were a total of 16,631 physicians licensed in Connecticut in 2010, with 13,672 of the licensed physicians being in-state. The Connecticut Medical Examining Board reported that it took 35 total actions against physicians during 2010, down from 55 in 2009. The Board’s actions included 11 l[...]
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Are Secret Deals Among Drug Companies Costing You Money?
October 27, 2011
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) has reported that name-brand drug manufacturers will cost U.S. taxpayers billions of dollars over a 10 year period by paying generic drug manufacturers to delay their introduction of lower-cost generic alternatives to brand-name drugs. The[...]
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Online News Reports Distort Public’s Perception Of Jury Awards
October 26, 2011
In the past, most people got their daily news from newspapers, television news, and/or from the radio. While most people still get their news from those news sources, newspaper readership has dropped 26% (now, only 8% of people under 30 get their news from newspapers). Newspaper readership has fal[...]
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Ohio Medical Malpractice Complaints And Disciplinary Actions
October 22, 2011
The State Medical Board of Ohio licenses and oversees the practice of medicine in Ohio. The Board is responsible to investigate complaints against applicants and licensees and to take disciplinary action against those who violate the public health and safety standards. Of the approximately 60,[...]
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AVAIRA Toric Soft Contact Lenses Recalled
October 18, 2011
The FDA has announced a Class 1 recall for AVAIRA Toric (enfilcon A) TORIC Soft (Hydrophilic) Contact Lenses, 6 Soft Contact Lenses for Astigmatism. A Class 1 recall is the most serious type of recall and involves situations in which there is a reasonable probability that use of the recalled product[...]
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