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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently announced a Class I Recall in regards to the On-Q pump with ONDEMAND bolus button. These devices are typically used for the delivery of medicines (local anesthetics and narcotics) following a surgical procedure. However, the FDA has recently been made aware that the I-Flow ON-Q…

In recent years, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and Cal/OSHA have received multiple inquiries regarding the potentially hazardous health effects that have been associated with keratin-based hair smoothing products. Of significant concern, however, is a specific product by the name of Brazilian Blowout. In 2010, Oregon OSHA and Health Canada warned that…

Often mistaken for a common blood clot, deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a condition that witnesses the development of a blood clot deep within the body’s tissue. The development of DVT poses as a significant threat to an individuals health and may serve as the catalyst for several life-threatening conditions. As a relatively common…

The ambiguity of 1,3-dimethylamylamine (DMAA) still plagues members of regulatory agencies around the world. As a result, intensive investigations regarding the safety and origin of DMAA supplements continue to alter the perception of the once popular dietary supplement. However, a recent turn of events suggests that regulatory agencies are placing less emphasis on determining…

Pulmonary embolism is characterized by a blood clot that has dislodged in a artery and traveled to the lungs. The resulting blockage that occurs is then responsible for a number of severe, life-threatening complications. Injuries that arise from a pulmonary embolism are responsible for an estimated 100,000 deaths each year in America. However, outside…

Represented by the destruction of cardiac tissue, heart attacks are the direct result of an obstructed blood supply to the heart. Should the blockage be severe enough, the heart will ultimately fail, causing catastrophic complications. Heart attacks represent a leading cause of death in the United States. However, certain outside factors may increase the…

Latino Abuse Victims and Families are Discouraged from Reporting & Prosecuting Newport Beach, CA – Former California State Senator and attorney Martha Escutia today called for a wider investigation into emerging reports of potentially widespread child abuse occurring at a Los Angeles elementary school, as well as better laws to encourage child sexual abuse…

A recent lawsuit forced the Los Angeles City Fire Department to settle a significant claim after several of its members were accused of sexual and religious harassment. Anthony Almeida’s harassment claim against the fire department was determined by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) to be founded on multiple grounds. Therefore, the two…