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Healthcare professionals located at Portsmouth Regional Hospital have received the brunt of a recent medical malpractice lawsuit. On June 19, 2009, Judith Vozzella was pronounced dead after two months of subsequent surgeries failed to cure infected bedsores she received as a result of hospital neglect and blatant disregard for patient safety. The lawsuit was…

Trains and railroads serve as a valuable commodity to just about every industry. Their capacity to transport products and people is seen as an asset in nearly every aspect. However, the operation of such heavy equipment in civilian populations may result in catastrophic injuries. While train and railroad accidents are inevitable, they are often…

Anal atresia is a congenital birth defect that is characterized by the absence of an anus. As a result, stool is inhibited from leaving the body. In this article we will discuss the signs and symptoms, causes, risk factors and complications for anal atresia. If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with…

Fraudulent practices exhibited by pharmaceutical companies have seemingly become inevitable ploys instituted by the industry to generate more leverage and revenue. Subsequently, the most prominent drugmakers are among the worst offenders. The past decade has witnessed industry leaders pay approximately $8 billion in fines for their efforts to defraud Medicare and Medicaid. However, their…

In continuing with their valiant efforts to rid the pharmaceutical industry of potentially harmful products, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently issued a warning letter to Breathable Foods Incorporated. The warning letter acknowledges the FDA’s needs for additional information regarding the safety of AeroShot “caffeine inhalers.” Subsequently, the letter also suggested…

As the debate regarding the origins of DMAA rages on, regulatory officials across the globe have begun taking the appropriate steps to ban the controversial dietary supplement ingredient. Of particular concern, however, are recent studies that have linked the ambiguous ingredient to the deaths of several individuals worldwide. Opponents of DMAA have even suggested…

Amturnide (generic: aliskiren, hydrochlorothiazide and amlodipine) is unique in that it combines three distinct active ingredients to combat high blood pressure. As an anti-hypertensive medication Amturnide works to decrease substances in the body that narrow blood vessels and raise blood pressure. Unfortunately, certain populations who receive Amturnide treatment may be at an increased risk…

Tekamlo (generic: aliskiren and amlodipine) is a prescription medication indicated for the reduction of high blood pressure in those who are hypertensive. By acting on specific chemicals in the body that narrow blood vessels, Tekamlo may indirectly lower blood pressure and the subsequent risk of associated complications. Unfortunately, certain populations who receive Tekamlo treatment…