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What You Can Do to Prevent a Painkiller Overdose
| October 22nd, 2014
The development of powerful narcotic painkillers is one of the most significant advancements in the history of medicine. But the United States is currently facing an epidemic of drug injuries caused by painkiller overdoses. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report there were 41,502 drug overdose deaths in the United States in 2012. Of
Read MoreDrug Injuries: Common Causes and Prevention Methods
| October 14th, 2014
As Americans, we are privileged to have access to many medications to treat our illnesses and medical conditions. However, it’s important that we remember that taking certain medications can put us at risk of suffering drug injuries. Estimates show there are as many as 700,000 people will be injured by drugs this year alone. Of
Read MoreFDA to Hold Discussion on Protecting Cybersecurity of Medical Devices
| October 7th, 2014
Most of us are aware of the importance of cybersecurity—we protect our accounts with passwords and questions that are ensured to allow only those with permission to access our private data. But while we protect our homes, phones, and computers from being hacked, the medical devices that some people depend on to stay alive may
Read MoreRuling Could Have Significant Impact on Drug Injury Cases
| September 23rd, 2014
Generic medications can be an affordable way to get the drugs you need, but loose regulations regarding their manufacturing can put users at risk of harm. While brand name drug makers must abide to strict standards related to the amount of ingredients they use, generic drug manufacturers have much more lenient rules. Despite these differences,
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