Researchers Note Expanded Treatment Options for Homeless Patients
Researchers suspect Massachusett’s opioid epidemic and an increase in Medicare coverage has caused an uptick in the state’s homeless population seeking medical care.
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Candies Sold by Kentucky Company May be Contaminated with Hepatitis A
According to a recent recall notice, Bauer’s Candies, a Kentucky-based company, voluntarily recalled certain packages of Modjeskas, “individually-wrapped marshmallow candies dipped in chocolate or caramel” over concerns that the candies may be contaminated with hepatitis A.
Patients Receive Warning Letters Regarding Serious Bloodborne Infections
New Jersey health officials say thousands of patients of the HealthPlus Surgery Center in Saddle Brook may have been exposed to to HIV, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C. Exposure to any one of these would be life-changing.
Rape Case Clearance Rates are at an All-time Low
Police are having a hard time clearing rape cases despite the popularity of the #MeToo movement. Many variables make these cases especially complex and difficult to close.
Research Reveals which Online Habits Increase Exposure to Viruses
Low self-control, including short-sightedness, negligence, physical versus verbal behavior, and an inability to delay gratification can cause computer viruses, research suggests.
ALDI Recalls Potato Chips Over Concerns of Undeclared Allergens
Last week, ALDI, in cooperation with Olde York Potato Chips, voluntarily recalled “96 cases of Clancy’s Wavy Potato Chips from limited stores” after the company discovered the “potential presence of milk resulting from product mislabeling.”
USDA Recalls 11,664 Pounds of Red Hot Chicken and Pork Sausage Products
Earlier this week, the USDA announced a recall of 11,664 pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry sausages produced by R.L. Ziegler Company. The recall was issued over concerns that the Red Hot chicken and pork sausage products may be “contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically metal.”
Officer Paralyzed in Courthouse Elevator Crash Awarded Settlement
A faulty elevator repair job caused the equipment to malfunction and paralyzed an officer. Settlement reached.
Managing a Construction Business in the Digital Age
While construction may have been named as one of the last industries ready for e-commerce, times are changing. There are several ways builders can digitally optimize their businesses.
Nurses Awarded Settlement in Hospital Lawsuit After Being Held Hostage
Nurses Awarded Settlement in Hospital Lawsuit After Being Held Hostage