Five People Injured on Highway 49 Crash

Posted on December 21, 2011 by admin

According to news sources, five people were injured in a two vehicle accident that took place Friday night when a woman reportedly lost control of a vehicle on Highway 49, causing it to veer into the pathway of another car on the roadway and colliding with it. A 42-year-old woman was driving a 2007 Saturn …

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FDA Safety Warning For Multaq, A Heart Rhythm Drug

Posted on December 21, 2011 by admin

According to news sources, the drug Multaq is getting a new safety warning after a study found increased risks of heart attack, stroke and death associated with the drug with a subset of patients that took part in the study.

The heart rhythm drug controls the heart’s chambers by allowing them to pump in sync for patients with atrial fibrillation. The new warning would allow the drug to remain on the market but would stress to doctors and patients that it be used only for treatment of the short-term variant of the condition. People with permanent atrial fibrillation were shown to double their risks of heart-related complications by using the drug.

The Food and Drug Administration has written the warning label with the drug-maker, Sanofli, urging doctors to check their patients heart rhythms once every three months to ensure that no adverse effects are taking place. As for patients who have the long term variant of the condition, the FDA is recommending that they discontinue the drugs use.

The FDA also said that the drug continues to be beneficial to patients.

As a personal injury lawyer Los Angeles, I appreciate all efforts being made to ensure increased drug safety standards for everyone . I hope this information can help raise awareness about this product and keep consumers safe. If you or a loved one has been injured through the use or consumption of a defective product, speak with a Los Angeles product liability lawyer to learn about the legal options available to you.

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About 6,800 Naturalizer Women’s Shoes Recalled

Posted on December 21, 2011 by admin

According to news sources, a recall was issued for about 6,800 Naturalizer women’s dress shoes made by Brown Shoe Company after it was discovered that they pose a fall hazard to consumers due to faulty heels.

The recalled dress shoes have three-inch heels and an open toe design. A leather bow is also placed across the front of the shoe, which comes in five different colors, gray, black, gray, nude and scarlet. The dress shoes have a retail price ranging between $25 to $50.

The word “Naturalizer” can also be found printed on the bottom as well as inside the dress shoe. The recalled shows also include the numbers A3279S1020, A3279S1250, A3279S1600, A3279S2001 printed inside the shoe.

There has been one report of minor leg injury resulting from a fall.

Consumers with the recalled product should return it immediately to the point of purchase for a full refund. Consumers can also contact the company at  888-443-2019 for additional information.

As a personal injury lawyer Los Angeles, I’ve seen recalls of this kind in the past and know the severity of the hazards they entail. I hope this information can help raise awareness about this recalled product. If you or a loved one has been injured through the use or consumption of a defective product, speak with a product liability lawyer Los Angeles to learn about the legal options available to you. Please, continue to visit our blog for regular updates about unsafe and dangerous consumer products.

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Pampered Chef Ice Cream Scoops Recalled

Posted on December 21, 2011 by admin

According to news sources, a recall has been issued for Pampered Chef ice cream scoops after reports that the product can cause impact injury to consumers due to seals and caps that can potentially “fly off with substantial force”.

The recalled product is an ice cream dipper that is filled with a non-toxic liquid that is intended to conduct heat from the hand to the handle to create easier ice cream scooping. The scoopers however have caps and seals that can “fly off” and cause impact injury to consumers. There have already been six reports of injury resulting from the use of the product. The recalled scoopers have “Pampered Chef” printed on them. They have a retail price of about $15.

The recalled product has been sold online through the company website from July 2010 through September 2010

Consumers with the recalled product should stop using it immediately and contact at 877 917-2433 the company at for a full refund.

As a Los Angeles personal injury attorney, I’ve seen recalls of this kind in the past and know the severity of the hazards they entail. I hope this information can help raise awareness about this recalled product. If you or a loved one has been injured through the use or consumption of a defective product, speak with a Los Angeles product liability lawyer to learn about the legal options available to you. Please, continue to visit our blog for regular updates about unsafe and dangerous consumer products.

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Self-Awareness Exercises Found to Decrease Fibromyalgia Pain

Posted on December 21, 2011 by admin

Recent studies have shown that self-awareness intervention and therapy can significantly decrease pain for fibromyalgia patients.

The study included 45 women diagnosed with fibromyalgia, a chronic disorder with symptoms of excessive pain, tenderness, headaches and fatigue. The women were put into either an “affective self-awareness” group or a control group that would receive no treatment. The treatment group and control group had no significant differences in demographic or medical history.

The “affective self-awareness” group received a single 90-minute consultation with a doctor, then subsequent 2-hour weekly sessions once a week for three weeks. The sessions were made up of anywhere from 8 to 12 women and led by a doctor. The sessions consisted of educating the women on the psychophysiological model of physical pain in fibromyalgia, featuring support from case studies, homework for the women in the form of 30-minutes writing sessions concerning their emotions and stress, practicing affective awareness techniques and reintroducing the women to activities they’ve avoided due to the fibromyalgia symptoms.

A pain inventory scale, including tenderness-threshold scale and physical function evaluation, was given to each woman at the start of the study, then immediately after treatment and again six months after completion. Almost half of the “affective self-awareness” group experienced a 30 percent or greater reduction in the pain they experience, compared to none in the control group.

As a Los Angeles neurologist, I’m glad that this issue is being addressed to aid patients suffering from fibromyalgia symptoms. If you experience chronic pain, it may be in your interests to speak with a pain management doctor.

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Physical Therapy Not Only for Rehabilitation

Posted on December 21, 2011 by admin

According to a new study, roughly half of the patients seen by physical therapists are being treated for ailments not related to rehabilitation.

Blain Stimac, owner and CEO of Professional Therapy Associates, said, “Physical therapy is widely recognized for its effectiveness in helping patients recover and regain full mobility after an injury, severe illness or surgery. However, it’s a common misconception that physical therapy is only used for rehabilitative purposes- statistically, one in two patients visit us for reasons other rehab. Our physical therapists are experts at rehab therapy, but they also treat patients for conditions ranging from chronic pain, arthritis and repetitive strain to headaches, sleep problems and balance issues. They also provide strength, flexibility and endurance training to athletes and individuals looking to improve their overall health and fitness.”

Physical therapy can be a useful tool in treating many common ailments like back pain. Having a chiropractor correct the immediate issue will ease the pain for a short period of time; however, unless an effort is made to strengthen and stabilize the area of the back that is affected, the pain will return. Therapy can also aid those that suffer from arthritis by helping patients to learn different movements, exercises and stretches that will minimize pain and stiffness while strengthening muscles that support the joints.

As a back pain doctor, I know how important it is to address the underlying issue of different types of chronic pain to strengthen core muscles and keep the pain from returning. If you suffer from a type of chronic pain, speak with a pain management doctor to aid in reducing your pain on a daily basis.

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Bears’ Receiver Faces 4 Months of Recovery

Posted on December 21, 2011 by admin

According to news reports, Chicago Bears’ receiver Johnny Knox is facing four months of recovery from his recent back surgery at minimum.

In a recent football game, Knox suffered a crack to one of the facet joints that stabilize the spinal column when he sustained a hit from Seahawks defensive tackle Anthony Hargrove. The Bears’ spine consultant and certified orthopedic surgeon Srdjan Mirkovic performed the corrective surgery on Knox’s spine at Northwestern Memorial Hospital Monday. Spine surgeon for Loyola University Medical Center Alex Ghanayem said that recovery from a single level vertebral fusion by saying, “The bone has to heal first. But (you) don’t start doing back exercises until two to three months after surgery, on average. In terms of getting back into sports… we’re talking six months after surgery is the rough minimum when you’re ready for full-fledged contact. But that depends on how much damage there was, too, at the time of the surgery.”

The injured receiver is one of three injured players in the Bears’ lineup as they head into the two final games of the regular season.

As a back pain doctor, I know the severity of this injury and the long recovery that this player can expect. I hope he has the support he needs as he recovers from this unfortunate incident. If you’ve suffered an injury and suffer from some kind of chronic pain, call a pain management doctor to help you in reducing your pain.

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About 21,600 Honda Goldwing Motorcycles Recalled

Posted on December 21, 2011 by admin

According to news sources, a recall has been issued for about 21,600 Honda Goldwing motorcycles after it was found that the aftermarket Kuryakyn floorboards installed on them posed a potential injury or collision hazard. The hazard arises from the possibility of the floorboards breaking off or cracking.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said that the faulty floorboards were installed on Honda Goldwing motorcycles with model years from 2001 through 2011. The floor boards can cause potential injury to the rider or collision because of cracking or breaking off while the motorcycle is in motion. Consumers can will also find a part number 607005 for the floorboards.

Consumers with the recalled motorcycles can expect to be notified by Kuryakyn beginning January. The company will reportedly replace the faulty part free of charge. Consumers who want additional information regarding the recalled product should contact the company at 715-247-5008.

As a personal injury attorney Los Angeles, I’ve seen recalls of this kind in the past and know the severity of the hazards they entail. I hope this information can help raise awareness about this recalled product. If you or a loved one has been injured through the use or consumption of a defective product, speak with a product liability lawyer Los Angeles to learn about the legal options available to you. Please, continue to visit our blog for regular updates about unsafe and dangerous consumer products.

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DUI Suspect Collides Head-On With Vehicle

Posted on December 20, 2011 by admin

According to news sources, a fatal head-on collision took place Saturday morning on Hall Road when a teenager suspected of driving under the influence crossed the double yellow lines and crashed head-on with a vehicle in the opposite lane. The incident took place near Elkhorn Road when an 18-year-old teenage driver suspected of driving under …

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Fatal Highway 101 Crash Leaves One Dead, One Injured

Posted on December 20, 2011 by admin

According to news sources, a fatal single vehicle accident took place Sunday night that left one man injured and a woman dead after their vehicle drifted off the roadway for unknown reasons and ended up crashing into a power pole. The 63-year-old woman was driving a 2011 Mercedes 300 Series heading northbound on Highway 101 …

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