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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Mohawk Tribe Crippled by Opioid Crisis, Lawsuit Filed
St. Regis Mohawk Tribe has filed a lawsuit in federal court against prescription drug makers and distributors claiming the companies downplayed the addictive effects of their products, which have crippled the community.
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.
University of Michigan Pays $300K to Settle Whistleblower Suit
Last month, the University of Michigan agreed to pay $300,000 to settle a whistleblower lawsuit with a former employee who alleged that she was wrongfully terminated. The settlement agreement was signed on December 3.
Maryland Has Been Hit Hard by the Opioid Epidemic
Maryland had 48,000 opioid overdose deaths in 2017, and by July 1, 2018, 483 people in Baltimore had died of overdoses. This makes it one of the hardest hit states in the U.S.
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.
Earle I. Erman Receives Federal Bar Assn’s 2018 Barbara J. Rom Award
One of Michigan’s top bankruptcy and insolvency lawyers, Earle I. Erman was honored for overall excellence in his practice area.
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.
Green Burials Get You Back to the Land
In a world adrift with ocean plastic and choking on pollutants, green burials are gaining popularity as people want to literally get back to the land.