Paresthesia Linked to Ground Zero Toxin Exposure
Paresthesia Cause By Ground Zero Toxin. Paresthesia is a burning or prickling sensation typically felt in the feet, legs, arms, or hands, and may be the result of exposure to neurotoxins. In a recently published study in the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (JOEM), data was analyzed from community … [Read more...] about Paresthesia Linked to Ground Zero Toxin Exposure
COPD Is Now Covered Under the Zadroga Act as an Independent Injury
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Is Now an Independent Injury. COPD, also known as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is now an independent injury under the Zadroga Act. In other words, COPD is covered independently and without need of a prior diagnosis or association with any other respiratory illness for individuals who are … [Read more...] about COPD Is Now Covered Under the Zadroga Act as an Independent Injury
Florida Jury Awards Nearly $29 Million in Damages in Smoker’s Death
On October 25, a Florida jury awarded $20 million in punitive damages against R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. in a trial over a chain smoker’s lung disease death. The jury added to the $8.8 million in compensatory damages awarded a day earlier. Jurors awarded widower Alan Konzelman about $10 million more than he had sought, Law360 … [Read more...] about Florida Jury Awards Nearly $29 Million in Damages in Smoker’s Death
COPD is Now Independently Covered Under Zadroga Act
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is now covered under the Zadroga Act as an independent injury, meaning that 9/11 victims can file a claim for COPD alone without a prior diagnosis or association with another respiratory condition. Previously, Zadroga benefits only applied for pre-September 11th COPD that was worsened by … [Read more...] about COPD is Now Independently Covered Under Zadroga Act
Study: PTSD in 9/11 Workers Associated with Increased Risk of Asthma
A study published in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine found that 9/11 rescue and recovery workers who developed post-traumatic stress disorder after the attacks were more likely to develop new-onset asthma. The longitudinal study, which conducted a follow-up after about 5 years, was conducted by … [Read more...] about Study: PTSD in 9/11 Workers Associated with Increased Risk of Asthma
Spiriva HandiHaler May Increase Stroke Risk
Spiriva HandiHaler Increase The Risk Of Stroke. Increase Stroke Risk Spiriva HandiHaler, a treatment for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), could increase the risk of stroke, the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) said yesterday. In a statement, the FDA said it had decided to begin a safety review of Spiriva … [Read more...] about Spiriva HandiHaler May Increase Stroke Risk
