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Dangerous and Defective Products

2/22/2011
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Family settles defective heater case for $18.275 Million

A defective heater caused a fire which caused the deaths of two and severe injuries to one family member. After filing product liability wrongful death and survivial lawsuit against Lakewood Engineering & Manufacturing Co. for manufacturing the defective heater, the defendant company paid a settlement of more than $18 million.

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Construction Accidents

2/22/2011
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Family of fork lift operator settles workplace negligence case for $1.7 Million

The family of a forklift operator settles workplace accident wrongful death and negligence case in which worker died from asphyxiation during the course of his employment.

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Dangerous and Defective Products

1/18/2011
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Heart Medicine Multaq (Dronedarone) Can Cause Severe Liver Damage

FA has issued a new safety warning on the heart medicine Multaq (dronedarone) which is used to control atrial fibrillation or heart flutter. Multaq has been found to cause rare but severe cases of liver damage, and at least two patients have required liver transplants after taking Multaq.

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General

1/13/2011
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University Of Oklahoma Scientists Discover Way To Stop Pancreatic Cancer In Early Stages

Researchers at the Peggy and Charles Stephenson Oklahoma Cancer Center have found a way to stop early stage pancreatic cancer in research models - a result that has far-reaching implications in chemoprevention for high-risk patients.

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1/5/2011
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Blood test Accurately Predicts Death from Prostate Cancer up to 25 Years in Advance

For men over age 60, a blood test can now accurately predict risk of death from prostate cancer, according to studies at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.

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Colon Cancer

1/4/2011
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Study emphasizes colonoscopies important

A colonoscopy is known to detect cancer on the left side of the colon but some had believed the test had a blind spot as to the right side of the colon. This study shows that the test is also effective in detecting cancer on the right side of the colon.

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General

12/20/2010
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Endometrial cancer screening

British scientists have found that screening for endometrial cancer is feasible by using broad-based screening. The screening would be done by performing ultrasound testing. However, in the United States, women are not usually provided this cancer screening.

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Medical Malpractice

12/8/2010
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Cardiologist Inserts Hundreds of Unnecessary Heart Stents

Cardiologist found to have performed unnecessary surgery placing heart stents in 100s of patients in the Baltimore MD area. The stents were manufactured by Abbott Laboratories.

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12/1/2010
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Length of fingers can indicate risk of prostate cancer say British scientists

The relative length of a man's index and ring fingers may be predictive of his chances of contracting prostate cancer. This correlation was observed in a study. It may be due to the levels of certain hormones that the individual was exposed to in the womb before birth. Fetal exposure to hormones can influence the risk of disease decades later.

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Dangerous and Defective Products

11/29/2010
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Does treatment of acne with drugs increase risk of suicide attempts?

New research indicates a connection between suicide attempts and severe acne treated with forms of Isotretinoin. Isotretinoin is also sold under brand names including Accutane, Claravis and Sotret. Caution and monitoring are recommended.

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Breast Cancer

11/29/2010
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Alert: research follow-up links hormone replacement therapy to excess breast cancer risks

Combination estrogen-progestin hormone replacement therapy may increase the mortality rate from breast cancer. Read more at BergerLagnese.com

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Colon Cancer

11/22/2010
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Missed cancers in screening colonoscopies

A new study finds that more than half of cancers arising after negative colonoscopies or after colon polyp removal were the result of missed lesions. The missed cancers can be the result of errors by the physician performing the colonoscopy, and may be medical malpractice. Contact Berger & Lagnese LLC in Pittsburgh for free consultation.

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Medical Malpractice

11/18/2010
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Deadly medical errors more common than previously estimated

The Office of the Inspector General has released the results of its latest study involving patient care. The report concluded that medical errors at hospitals are more common and more deadly than previously estimated.

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11/17/2010
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Gallbladder surgery malpractice: patient recovers confidential settlement

Details of a recent malpractice lawsuit which ended in plaintiff's favor via a settlement in a confidential amount.

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11/16/2010
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Acute headache may be a medical emergency

Acute headache can be a sign of a brain hemmorhage which is a medical emergency. It is important to seek medical attention. A new study gives further information about other signs and symptoms of brain hemmorhage.

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11/12/2010
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CT scans of brain -- radiation overdoses under investigation

FDA has found significant problems with patients undergoing CT brain perfusion imaging also receiving overdoses of radiation. Overdosing may be the result of improper hospital imaging protocols and procedures or other misuse of the equipment.

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11/11/2010
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Risk of cardiac events after invasive dental procedures

This medical research study found a definite risk of cardiac events such as heart attack and stroke after invasive dental procedures.

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General

11/4/2010
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Annaul CT scans can reduce lung cancer deaths

Recent study indicates CT scans can be effectively used in lung cancer cases.

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10/28/2010
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New Treatment for Advanced Prostate Cancer

A new clinical research study has identified a new option for treatment of advanced prostate cancer. Read more at BergerLagnese.com

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Dangerous and Defective Products

10/27/2010
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Adulterated drugs including Paxil and Bactroban sold for years by drugmaker

GlaxoSmithKline manufactured adulterated drugs for years at its plant in Puerto Rico. It has paid fines of $750 million to settle allegations that adulterated drugs were manufactured and sold for years, including the popular antidepressant Paxil and the antibiotic Bactroban, as well as a diabetes medicine and an antinausea drug.

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Colon Cancer

10/26/2010
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Prevent recurrence of colon and rectal cancer: one week of radiation before surgery

A new study found that recurrence of colon cancer can be prevented by giving certain patients a one week course of radiation therapy before surgical excision of the cancer tumor. The recurrence rate dropped by 50% in the study.

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Breast Cancer

10/21/2010
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Hormone replacement therapy increases breast cancer risk of death in postmenopausal women

Post menopausal women receiving hormone replacement therapy (HRT) combining estrogen and progestin have an increased risk of getting breast cancer and dying of breast cancer. HRT also interferes with the early detection of breast cancer.

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10/20/2010
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New hope for Triple-Negative Breast Cancer

Less than 25% of patients diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer are able to be treated successfully with chemotherapy. Researchers in Detroit at the Karmanos Cancer Institute have received nearly $3 million, five-year research project (RO1) grant from the National Institutes of Health to study immunotherapy treatment for triple-negative breast cancer.

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Colon Cancer

10/19/2010
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Low dose aspirin prevents colon cancer?

Low dose aspirin therapy over an at least 5 year period may significantly reduce the risk of colon cancer according to a Scottish research study.

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Medical Malpractice

10/19/2010
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Emergency room malpractice: $2.35 million verdict for injured patient

Misdiagnosis in hospital emergency room by emergency medicine and critical care doctors resulted in partial amputations for patient with kidney infection. The jury agreed with the patient that the doctors committed medical malpractice and awarded her money damages of $2.35 million.

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