Erb’s Palsy Often the Result of Birth Injury
Result Of A Birth Injury To The Brachial Plexus. Erb's Palsy, the weakness or paralysis of the arm, is usually the result of a birth injury to the brachial plexus, the network of nerves near the neck that sends signals to the shoulder, arm, and hand. Brachial plexus injuries can occur when the brachial plexus is … [Read more...]
Acreage Cancer Cluster Report Due
Acreage Community Are Waiting For The Study About Cancer Cluster. Residents of The Acreage are anxiously awaiting the result of a study to determine whether or not the Florida community constitutes a "cancer cluster". According to The Palm Beach Post, findings from the first phase of that study are slated to be released later this … [Read more...]
Fatal New York Crane Collapses Result in Tougher Law
<strong NY Has Signed A New Law That Increases Penalties For Crane Collapses. The Governor of New York has signed a new law that increases both criminal and civil penalties for inspectors of construction cranes who falsify their reports. The new law also sets stiffer punishments for anyone who tries to bribe crane inspectors or … [Read more...]
Toy Recalls Result of US Trade Policy that Promotes Overseas Production
Millions Of Toy Recalls For Excessive Lead Content. There has been a surge of toy recalls this year—over six million for lead; the highest number ever for product defects—and recalls are due, in part, to U.S. trade agreements encouraging American toymakers to cut costs by shifting production overseas, according to the … [Read more...]
Mattel Toy Recall Result of Poor Oversight and Demand for Cheap Goods
China Said Mattel Toy Poor Oversight Is Partly To Blame For Toy Recalls. Lax oversight by Mattel is partly to blame for this month’s massive toy recall, claims a Chinese official. American companies’ demands for low cost goods put pressure on Chinese suppliers to find the cheapest ways possible to make those products. This … [Read more...]
Chemo Overdose Result of Illegible Prescription
Prescription That Triggered A Lethal Chemo Overdose. It was a doctor's illegible handwritten prescription that triggered a lethal chemotherapy overdose that ended the life of a 41-year-old Redwood City father of three at the San Mateo Medical Center, an investigation has revealed. The Institute for Safe Medication, in … [Read more...]
