Driving Tips for Icy Conditions
Northwest Oregon recently saw the winter’s first bout of sleet and freezing rain. While the episode lasted only a short time, people stuck on the roads experienced some treacherous...
Read moreRegulators Question Safety of Growth Hormone After Study Shows Increased Risk of Death Among Adults Treated With Hormone as Children
As reported on MedPage Today, in early December, the European Medicines Agency (EMA) (the European Union’s equivalent of the FDA) announced it will investigate the safety of growth hormone...
Read moreDo You Know the Symbol for Low Tire Pressure?
Do you know what this symbol means? If not, you’re in good company. According to Schrader, a company that makes tire pressure monitoring systems, 46% of drivers did not know...
Read morePatients Beware: Hospital Safety a Real Issue
A recent report by CNN underscores the scary reality of hospital acquired infections. Many people are surprised to learn just how prevalent these infections are, especially among young children....
Read moreStudy Finds Continued High Incidence of Surgery Performed on the Wrong Patient or on the Wrong Body Part
A Colorado study published late last year found that the incidence of surgeons operating on the wrong patient or at the wrong site is still high despite national efforts...
Read more2010 Year in Review
2010 was an eventful year in legal news. We witnessed a mammoth oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico that will cost BP billions in civil penalties, unprecedented vehicle...
Read moreAfter Decades of Controversy, Federal Regulators Change Crib Rules
Reacting to numerous tragedies over the past few decades, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has passed new regulations requiring safer cribs for children. The focus of the new...
Read moreNew Food Safety Bill Passes
Both houses of Congress have passed the new food safety bill, and the legislation is awaiting President Obama's signature. The new law is the first major overhaul of the...
Read moreBeware of Holiday Scams!
Christmas is almost here. The holiday season is in full swing. But, Attorney General John Kroger reminds us that this time of year can be holiday for con artists...
Read moreToy Safety – It’s Not Just About Choking Anymore
For kids, Christmas typically means one thing: more toys. It goes without saying that when devising a toy wish list, kids don’t pay much attention to potential safety risks....
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