The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a report on December 15, 2011 in which it stated that the U.S. Congress should consider requiring drug manufacturers to report to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) any changes that could affect… Read More
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Prostate Cancer – Statistics
What Is The Prostate? The prostate is a walnut-sized gland found only in the male reproductive system located between the bladder and the penis, just in front of the rectum. The urethra (the tube that carries the urine from the bladder… Read More
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Lessons Learned From The Casey Anthony Jury Trial
The jury trial of Casey Anthony involving allegations that she killed her young daughter ended in not guilty findings on the most serious charges just a few days ago. The not guilty findings do not mean that the jury found that… Read More
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Colorectal Cancer – Signs, Symptoms, And Diagnosis
Signs Of Possible Colon Cancer Some of the possible signs of colon cancer include a change in bowel habits; bright red, very dark, or narrower than usual stools; diarrhea; constipation; a feeling that the bowel does not completely empty; frequent gas pain;… Read More
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Independence Day (Fourth Of July)
We, in the United States, have celebrated our country’s Independence Day on July 4th of every year since 1776. Independence Day (July 4, 1776) is the day when the U.S. Declaration of Independence from British rule was adopted. Independence Day is… Read More
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Use Of Cancer Drug Avastin For Breast Cancer Patients
Avastin (Bevacizumab) is a cancer drug approved by the FDA and manufactured by Roche Holding AG to treat colon and rectal cancers that have spread to other parts of the body and is also used in the treatment of certain… Read More
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North Carolina’s New Limit On Medical Malpractice Non-Economic Damages – A Step In The WRONG Direction That Costs YOU Money And At The Expense Of YOUR Rights
On June 16, 2011, the North Carolina Senate passed a bipartisan “reform” that establishes a $500,000 cap on non-economic damages such as pain and suffering. The North Carolina Senate put a spin on the newly imposed limitation on fully compensating North… Read More
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MML Rants And Raves No. 008: Is Tort Reform Needed Because Doctors Pay Too Much For Malpractice Insurance?
One of the mantras of the tort deformers (we call them “tort deformers” because they want to eliminate personal responsibility for one’s own bad actions that hurt innocent others) is that people should not be fully compensated for their injuries due… Read More
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Are Medical Malpractice Lawyers Modern Day Heroes?
Medical malpractice lawyers are a unique and driven breed of attorneys: they need to know the law, they need to educate themselves regarding the relevant medicine involved with their cases, they need to have the financial resources to respond effectively against… Read More
