On behalf of Crandall & Pera Law, LLC | Nov 28, 2012 | Uncategorized
A new computerized system being test-driven at Children’s Hospital in Minneapolis may be able to drastically reduce life-threatening medication errors by catching them before they happen.The system relies scanning the bar codes found on a patient’s armband...
On behalf of Crandall & Pera Law, LLC | Nov 26, 2012 | Uncategorized
Cerebral palsy, a set of neurological conditions that affect the brain and nervous system, is one of the most common effects of a birth injury. Caused by damage to the cerebrum, cerebral palsy makes it difficult for those with the condition to learn and communicate....
On behalf of Crandall & Pera Law, LLC | Nov 21, 2012 | Uncategorized
About 77,000 accidents caused by the direct fault of a commercial truck driver occur each year, according to a report by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).It is important to be alert at all times on the road as these accidents are caused by a...
On behalf of Crandall & Pera Law, LLC | Nov 19, 2012 | Uncategorized
Eating fish high in omega-3 fatty acids slightly reduces the risk for stroke, according to a large review of studies reported in The New York Times.The same cannot be said for supplements of omega-3 fatty acids, though; while the data showed that 2-4 weekly servings...
On behalf of Crandall & Pera Law, LLC | Nov 8, 2012 | Uncategorized
Monster Energy, a leading name in the energy drink industry, is coming under fire for claims that large daily quantities of its products are perfectly safe for adolescents and adults, according to The New York Times. The industry is under particular scrutiny...
On behalf of Crandall & Pera Law, LLC | Nov 5, 2012 | Uncategorized
Those recovering from the recent meningitis outbreak caused by a contaminated steroid drug may be at high risk for a second illness, according to The New York Times. About a third of the 53 patients treated for meningitis at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Ann...
On behalf of Crandall & Pera Law, LLC | Nov 2, 2012 | Uncategorized
Ohio’s Consumer Sales Practices Act has been weakened to allow businesses that have been found guilty of defrauding consumers to dodge penalties, according to The Plain Dealer. Local legislature all the way up to the U.S. Supreme Court have made it easier...
