According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), there were 4,102 deaths in accidents involving commercial vehicles in 2017, marking a 52% increase from…
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FDA Orders Philips Respironics to Improve Its Communications on June 2021 Recall of Sleep Apnea Machines
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently ordered Philips Respironics to notify all device users, suppliers, distributors, retailers, and health care providers who prescribe…
USA Today Investigation Finds Midwestern Nursing Home Chain Reported a COVID-19 Death Rate Double the National Average
A recent USA Today investigation identified one Midwest nursing-home chain reported more than double the COVID-19 death rate during last winter’s surge compared to the…
Fighting for Mesothelioma Victims on Rare Disease Day 2022
Millions of men, women, and children are living with rare diseases, and – perhaps even worse – many of them do not even…
Unprecedented Nursing Home Staffing Shortages Create a Breeding Ground for Elder Abuse
Nursing homes in the United States have been devastated once again by COVID-19 during the omicron wave of the virus. Positive tests for the coronavirus…
FDA Warns of Risk of Salmonella and Cronobacter Sakazakii Associated With Infant Formula Made at Abbott Nutrition Facility in Michigan
On February 17, 2022, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a public warning, advising parents and caregivers to stop purchasing and feeding…
What You Need to Know About How Trucking Accidents Differ From Passenger Vehicle Accidents
All auto accidents — no matter how many cars are involved or the extent of the damages — are unfortunate and sometimes tragic events. But…
Honor Military Service Members This Week With a National Salute to Veteran Patients
Each year, during the week of February 14, the United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) holds its National Salute to Veteran Patients Program. According…
CPSC Approves New Safety Measures for Infant Crib Mattresses, Following 139 Infant Deaths
Recently, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) approved new safety measures to better protect infants from potentially fatal hazards associated with crib mattresses and…
