Rescue workers continue to search for survivors after a building collapsed in Philadelphia on Wednesday. Six people were killed by the collapse and fourteen more were injured.
American Urogynecologic Society: Do Not Ban Transvaginal Mesh
The American Urogynecologic Society (AUGS) recently announced its opposition to bans on transvaginal mesh surgery.
Is Your Job Putting You At Risk For Heart Attack?
Desk jobs, or more simply, sitting in one spot for extended periods of time has been linked to the development of fat around the heart that, even with exercise, is difficult to get rid of, according to a report given at the American Heart Association's recent annual meeting.
Pediatrician Warns Kids Away From Trampolines Citing High Risks
While commercial trampoline parks have started to attract lawsuits, medical organizations are now warning kids to stay away from even backyard recreational trampolines. The American Academy of Pediatrics joined a growing number of critics this week by publishing a new policy statement.
Risperdal On Trial: Witness Testimony Points To Sales Pressure
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, a division of Johnson & Johnson, has taken a lot of fire for how it allegedly marketed one of its products, known as Risperdal. Risperdal is an antipsychotic drug intended to treat adults with schizophrenia and other disorders. A number of lawsuits claim, however, that Janssen violated FDA marketing rules by aggressively promoting the drug for off-label or unapproved uses.
One Third Of Adults Over 65 Will Suffer A Fall This Year
September 22 marks National Falls Prevention Awareness Day - a day dedicated to those 60 and older for whom a fall can cause serious injuries and presents a threat to their health. In Pennsylvania alone, an adult over age 65 is admitted to the hospital with a fall-related injury every 11 minutes. Across the U.S., emergency rooms treat an older adult for a fall-related injury every 15 seconds.
Truck Collision Rewires Brain Of Former Executive Chef
At the beginning of 2011, Ric Owens was an executive chef employed by Widener University, where he was the residential director of food service. In February of 2011, Owens' life changed completely. He was hit by a semi-truck on the Blue Route. His Nissan Pathfinder took the brunt of the impact and Owens thought he had walked away from a potentially fatal truck accident without serious injuries.
Hydroplaning Philly Cab Crashes Causing Serious Injuries
Marc Summers was in Philadelphia shooting an episode of Restaurant Impossible for the Food Network. After taping wrapped for the day, he hopped into a cab to head home. A heavy downpour blanketed Philadelphia and the cab driver lost control after hydroplaning, crashing the taxi and leaving Summers with serious physical injuries.
Exceptions To Full Tort Requirement For Car Accident Recovery
Pennsylvania's "no-fault" insurance carves out two type of auto insurance coverages that drivers should be very careful when selecting or declining. Called "full tort" or "limited tort" coverage, Pennsyvlania insurance law allows drivers to pay a slightly lower premium if they opt not to have the option to pursue damages for pain and suffering after a car accident.
Radio Show Recap: Injuries That You Can't See, Touch Or Feel
Insurance companies call them 'soft tissue injuries.' Dr. Bryan Ehrlich, Doctor of Chiropractic (DC), of Allied Medical Associates of Philadelphia, joined our radio show to discuss soft tissue injuries and what chiropractors can do to help the body's natural healing process after a soft tissue injury.
