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15 Statistics on Nursing Homes

Many elderly people are in long term care facilities like nursing homes, and most families believe that their loved ones will receive excellent care there. These statistics take a look at some of the problems in nursing homes, and explore just how bad things really are.

Harassment Prevention Orders and Your Attorney-in-Fact

How a Power of Attorney can or cannot be used to protect an elder from harassment.

Medical Professionals Call For Early Action in Prevention of Sexual Abuse

Blog post on the topic of prevention of sexual assault in schools.

Pharmacists Need to Dispense Medical Cannabis

Florida is set to commit a huge mistake by excluding pharmacists from its emerging medical cannabis market.

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Common Questions about Social Security Disability and SSI

Many people turn to the Social Security Disability/SSI systems during times of injury or illness for support. These programs provide a monthly income and medical insurance benefits to those who are unable to perform work due to a severe medical impairment.

Infections are linked to hard-to-clean medical devices

This article illustrates how hard to clean medical devices can cause infections, and that this problem is more prevalent than we once originally thought.

Over 200 Families Have Filed Zofran Lawsuits

As of February 16, 2016, 224 Zofran lawsuits have been consolidated in the U.S. District Court for Massachusetts. Each of these complaints accuses GlaxoSmithKline, the makers of Zofran, of promoting their drug for non-FDA approved uses and of concealing evidence of Zofran’s link to birth defects.

5 Things You Should Know About IVC Filters

The IVC Filter is a popular alternative for patients who cannot tolerate anticoagulant medication. In fact, nearly a quarter of a million of these devices are implanted each year.

Zofran’s Canadian Label Includes Warning for Pregnant Women

Over 200 Zofran lawsuits have now been filed across the country. Zofran is a medication approved by the FDA to treat nausea in chemotherapy patients and people undergoing surgeries.

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