Researchers at the University of California San Francisco have uncovered a link between traumatic injuries to the head and neck and an increased risk of stroke in young adults between the ages of 18 and 49. The study, which was examined in MedPage Today, found that...
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More than 3 million child car seats recalled due to safety concerns
The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports in the Los Angeles Times that Graco Children’s Products Inc., a subsidiary of Newell Rubbermaid Inc., has issued a recall of 3.7 million child car seats due to defective harness buckles which may...
Recalled hope chests claim more children’s lives, highlighting the need for greater visibility in product recalls
Despite the fact that a recall was issued for Lane cedar hope chests in 1996 – nearly two decades ago – the product claimed the lives of two more children this month, underscoring the fact that many product recalls go unnoticed by consumers. NBC News reports that the...
NFL collaborates on research examining long-term effects of repeated head injuries in order to improve concussion diagnosis
The NFL is working in conjunction with the National Institute of Health (NIH) to examine the long-term effects of repeated head injuries – and how those effects might allow researchers to create new methods for more effective concussion diagnosis. CBS News reports...
Misdiagnosis Causes Neurologic Injury; Settled for $1.3 Million
A 45-year-old woman was referred by her primary care physician to a neurologist because she was noted to be dragging her leg while walking. MRI of the head, neck and thoracic spine was read by both a neuroradiologist and neurologist as normal. Both failed to...
New study indicates that brain injury increases risk of PTSD for veterans
A new study published in the journal JAMA Psychiatry found that traumatic brain injury may double a veteran’s risk of developing PTSD after exposure to combat, according to an article in the Los Angeles Times. The study, which followed 1,648 Marines in Southern...
Salmonella-tainted chicken recalled by Tyson Foods after illnesses reported
The Los Angeles Times reports that Tyson Foods has recalled 33,840 pounds of mechanically separated chicken after the meat was found to contain traces of salmonella. The chicken, which was sold for institutional use and not available to the general public, was...
Volkswagen and BMW recall more than 100,000 cars and SUVs due to potential safety issues
Both Volkswagen and BMW have recently issued voluntary vehicle recalls due to potential safety issues, reports the Los Angeles Times. Combined, the recalls affect more than 100,000 vehicles. BMW has recalled more than 76,000 sedans and SUVs, all of them 3-series and...
Daniel Hodes and Jeffrey Milman Selected for Inclusion on the 2014 Southern California Super Lawyers List
Partners Daniel Hodes and Jeffrey Milman were selected for inclusion on the 2014 Southern California Super Lawyers list in recognition for their work in medical malpractice. This is the tenth consecutive year Mr. Milman has been named as a Super Lawyer. Additionally,...
Health care coverage for veterans with traumatic brain injuries set to increase
New regulations approved by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs will make it easier for veterans suffering from traumatic brain injuries to obtain health care and compensation, according to the International Business Times. The new rules, which go into effect...