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21. Four Kinds of Cerebral Palsy
August 17, 2012
Cerebral palsy is an umbrella term that refers to a group of conditions that limit muscle control and cognitive development, often caused by birth trauma. There are four main types of cerebral palsy:
Spastic is the mo...
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22. Asbestos Crimes Earn Illinois Man a Federal Prison Sentence
August 13, 2012
Duane "Butch" O'Malley offered very competitive rates for his asbestos removal services. However, he had no license, and according to a recent conviction, he disposed of the harmful material in a way that posed a serious threat to othe...
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23. Blood Pressure, Marijuana Among New Study's Birth Injury Risk Factors
August 03, 2012
A new study performed by Australian researchers has found several factors that increase the risk of difficult births for pregnant women, thereby increasing the risk of causing birth injuries. The list says that pregnant women who smoke marijuana; have high blood pressure; have a short cervix or have...
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24. Asbestos Disaster Area Shows Signs of Recovery
July 27, 2012
There are finally some new signs of hope for Libby, Montana, a town once decimated by asbestos. The WR Grace and Co. plant released asbestos particles into the air and ground for years before the government stepped in to take control of the area. In Libby alone, 400 people have died from asbestos-re...
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25. Medical Error Results in $3.75 Million Settlement for Iowa Parents
July 19, 2012
When Martha Fountain went into labor, doctors decided to give her a drug called Pitocin to speed up the labor process. It did not work: she was in labor for 28 hours before ultimately delivering via cesarean section. In a recent lawsuit, she alleged that the drug caused a birth complications that re...
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26. How Not to Remove Asbestos
July 13, 2012
A New Jersey grand injury indicted members of Deuteron Capital for a series of asbestos-related infractions, including: *Using untrained workers from a nearby halfway house to remove asbestos *Not requiring workers to wear protective gear *Improperly burying asbestos and spreading large amount...
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27. Pregnant Women: Ask Your Doctor About Jaundice
July 06, 2012
Hyperbilirubinemia is a condition where the liver cannot properly filter bilirubin, a waste chemical. On some occasions, babies can develop the condition while in utero. Usually doctors can catch the condition and treat it in time, but if not, it could eventually lead to conditions like |
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28. Multi-Million Dollar Asbestos Lawsuit Gets New Trial
June 29, 2012
According to the Mississippi Supreme Court, a circuit court judge made a mistake when he allowed the plaintiff's attorney to read a document that had not been entered into evidence. The Supreme Court justice said that the information contained in the document was both "irrelevant" and "highly pre...
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29. Congress Adds Lung Cancer, Mesothelioma to 9/11 Medical Relief
June 22, 2012
To help assist the 9/11 first responders and locals who suffered health complications from the materials released into the air following the 2001 terrorist attacks, Congress passed the James L. Zedroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act to cover some of their medical expenses. The Act drew criticism, ...
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30. Cesarean Sections Could Prevent Birth Trauma
June 15, 2012
In some instances, a cesarean section is the safest form of birth. There are many reasons why a doctor might choose to perform a cesarean: the baby’s size could cause complications during a traditional birth, the placenta might obstruct the cervix or the mother might be pregnant with twins or triple...
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