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The Extent of Deaths as a Result of Medical Errors is Astounding

200,000 people a year – that’s what some estimates say. Politico.Com reports that Captain Chesney Sullenberger, airlines pilot known for the “Miracle on the Hudson”, now campaigns for awareness of this staggering figure that is the equivalent of “20 Airline Crashes a Week”. What if the airlines collectively were responsible…

Rural Hospital Owner and Doctor Goes to Jail

After years of reported neglect going unaddressed, after years of reported fraudulent charges to the government form falsified documentation of treatment, after directing employees to alter information in insurance claims, after adding conditions to patients’ charts whom the doctor had never seen…. After at least three patient deaths as per…

U.S. System of Flagging Hazardous Chemicals is Widely Flawed

U.S. System of Flagging Hazardous Chemicals is Widely Flawed

Facility owners often fail to report while state, county, and local emergency management agencies fail to verify their reporting. Hazardous chemicals are often mis-identified or their locations are mis-reported. This lax oversight and scant reporting is the target of an exclusive report from Reuters. Read the article From Reuters or…

Our E-News Will Be Moving

We’re moving our news feed to Mail Chimp. We have been happy with our current service at Feedburner, but Feedburner is shutting down on July 1st. You’ll continue to receive our updates but they may look just a little different and show to be coming from Mail Chimp. Thank you…

USA Today Study Reveals Unnecessary Surgeries and Their Impact

USA Today Study Reveals Unnecessary Surgeries and Their Impact

The following article published in USA Today, reports of tens of thousands of unnecessary surgeries every year. The article includes examples and testimonies from those who suffered from these oversights and the serious impact that was caused. Article is included in this post. Click here to read the original by Peter…

Ammonium Nitrate, the cause for the blast in West

Ammonium Nitrate, the cause for the blast in West

The following article is taken from the Houston Chronicle regarding the devastation experienced from the massive explosion in the city of West between Waco and Hillsboro, Texas. Click here to read the article and view additional pictures from the aftermath of this tragedy. Investigators confirm ammonium nitrate led to West…

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Amputee Faces Hospital Legal Fees After Seeking Losses

The following from the Texas Tribune, reports that a San Antonio woman is caught between the errors of medical staff and Texas legislation referred to as “tort reform” resulting in a punitive back-fire for seeking compensation for her losses. Read the following article by the Texas Tribune’s Becca Aaronson, dated…

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Questions Arise Regarding Handling of Defective Hip Replacement

Over a year ago, Johnson & Johnson announced a new head of their orthopedics division claiming a fresh start after recalls of their hip replacement. New information surfaces about the new head of orthopedics, Andrew Ekdahl, who is tied to the development and promotion of the failed implant in ways…

Peanut Butter

Extensive Salmonilla Recalls Spur Plant Shut Down

One producer of peanut butter who supplies many food stores is linked to several salmonilla outbreaks and resultant recalls. FDA orders plant production to be suspended. People from 20 states have been affected by salmonilla linked to food product from this single source. This is the first instance of the…

Research Worldwide Shows Tanning Beds Present Risk of Cancer

Research Worldwide Shows Tanning Beds Present Risk of Cancer

The following report from Bloomberg Businessweek informs us how study after study, all over the world, demonstrates health hazard caused by exposure to ultra violet rays produced by tanning booths, beds, etc. Any exposure to UV rays causes a weakening of the immune system spurring susceptibility to all types of…