Pre-surgical checklists are a staple procedure at many hospitals and have been known to reduce mortality rates and risk of complications. While the effectiveness of properly-used checklists is almost undisputed, checklists become moot if surgical staffs do not...
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Fatal Crash in Lake County Leaves Two Dead
Two individuals died as a result of an automobile accident on Lemoyne Road in Millbury, Ohio last week. A driver was turning south onto Lemoyne Road and failed to yield for a stop sign. His vehicle collided with a vehicle being driven northbound on Lemoyne Road. The...
Deadly Sports
Head Injuries Can Be Fatal Arthur DeCarlo, Jr., son of former professional football player, Art DeCarlo, and executor of his father’s estate, has filed suit against the NFL. The suit arises out of Mr. DeCarlo’s death, which purportedly stemmed from head...
Link Between Talcum Powder and Ovarian Cancer
Doctor Links Talc to Ovarian Cancer Although it has known for decades, Johnson & Johnson has failed to warn that use of its talcum products in the genital area can increase a woman’s risk of ovarian cancer. A study by a Harvard medical doctor links talc to...
Zofran May Cause Birth Defects
Birth Defects Linked to Zofran Zofran is a medication approved by the FDA to alleviate nausea during chemotherapy and following surgery. GlaxoSmithKline, the manufacturer of Zofran, has additionally promoted an off-label use of Zofran for morning sickness in...
Five Things to Do After a Car Accident
If you should ever be involved in an auto accident, it is imperative that you make an effort to remain calm and stay in control of your situation. What you do and say immediately following a collision can have a massive impact on your ability to seek compensation for...
Assault in Millbury, Ohio Leads to Serious Injury
A physical altercation at a bar in Lake Township, Ohio ended in several individuals in the hospital. One of the individuals is still in critical condition. If you have been injured due to the actions of someone else, the personal injury attorneys at Williams DeClark...
School Bus Accident Claims the Life of a Child
Bus Accident Claims the Life of a Young Boy On October 26, 2015, a child in Alabama was in the process of boarding a school bus, when his book-bag became tangled on a portion of the bus. The book-bag overturned and the boy’s school supplies fell out onto the...
Eating at Toledo Restaurants Can Be Risky
Each and every day, restaurants in Toledo, Ohio engage in health code violations. Raw meats are stored over ready-to-eat food. Foods are not kept at safe temperatures for consumption. Utensils and containers are not properly cleaned. If you have suffered food...
Failure of Zimmer NexGen Knee Replacement
Complications With Knee Implants There have been reported complications with Zimmer NexGen Flex-Knee implants that arise from the components used in the knee replacement system. Complications include pain, swelling, loosening of component parts, and necessary...
