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• Jury in Ohio Awards $22.6 million in Medical Malpractice Case

  Gary Shipman | May 21, 2008 2:23 PM | 0 CommentsWilmington, NC

  A jury in Hamilton County, Ohio, awarded $22.6 million in a medical malpractice case against a doctor and her medical group surrounding the birth of Cassie Grown, now 11, who is a spastic...

• Trasylol Removed From Shelves

  Jean Martin | May 15, 2008 9:12 AM | 0 CommentsWilmington, NC

  Bayer, the manufacturer of Trasylol, has announced that it is removing all remaining Trasylol product from hospital pharmacies and warehouses. This announcement comes on the heels of a study...

• Is Cancer Insurance Worth The Money?

  Jean Martin | May 13, 2008 4:31 PM | 0 CommentsWilmington, NC

  The American Cancer Society estimates that nearly 1.5 million new cases of cancer will be diagnosed this year. Let's face it, cancer is a fact of life these days. And as medical expenses continue to...

• Can You Hear Me Now? Yes, We Heard Your Hip Squeak.

  Jean Martin | May 12, 2008 12:47 PM | 0 CommentsWilmington, NC

  Another report appears in the New York Times today relaying stories of hip implant patients whose implants are causing embarrassing problems because they squeak. Hundreds of people who have...

• Letting Your Car Choose Your Child Car Seat May Be The Difference Between Life and Death

  Jean Martin | May 08, 2008 4:36 PM | 0 CommentsWilmington, NC

  Now, you may think that I believe that all cars are like Herbie the Love Bug and can talk back to us, but that's now what I mean in this case. Choosing a car seat for your child can be one of the...

• NC Voters Should Educate Themselves Before Supporting Candidates Who Seek Caps On Medical Malpractice Suit Awards

  William Wright | May 08, 2008 2:52 PM | 0 CommentsWilmington, NC

  A Fulton County Georgia judge has struck down the cap on monetary awards in a medical malpractice case. If that decision is upheld on appeal it could undercut a major component of Georgia's tort...

• Child Car Seats - Safety Is A Key

  Jean Martin | May 06, 2008 12:44 PM | 4 CommentsWilmington, NC

  So, you’re in the market for a child car seat and you walk into your local retailer only to find dozens of seats on the shelf and no way to make an easy decision. First and foremost, you need to...

• What to expect after heart surgery? Not a drug-induced death or illness.

  Jean Martin | May 05, 2008 3:34 PM | 2 CommentsWilmington, NC

  Patients, and their families, who are facing heart surgery are usually given materials on what to expect after the surgery. This list will state that complications may arise, including heart attack,...

• Senate Committee to Examine Foreclosure Crisis and Abuse

  Gary Shipman | April 29, 2008 4:26 PM | 0 CommentsWilmington, NC

  The Senate Judiciary Committee's Subcommittee on Administrative Oversight, chaired by Sen. Charles E. Schumer, plans to hold a hearing next week on alleged abuses by mortgage lenders who are...

• Fosamax Users At Increased Risk for Irregular Heart Rhythm

  Jean Martin | April 29, 2008 12:41 PM | 2 CommentsWilmington, NC

  A study has found that women who use the drug Fosamax are twice as likely to develop an irregular heartbeat condition known as atrial fibrillation as women who have never taken the drug. The 86%...