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Fibroid Surgical Removal Tool Could Increase Risk of Cancer in Women

Oct 28, 2019 | Personal Injury, Gary W. Stout

Fibroids are muscular tumors that most commonly develop in the walls of a woman’s uterus. A majority of women will develop uterine fibroids by the time they are 50, according to the Department of Health’s Office on Women’s Health (OWH). These tumors are typically benign (noncancerous) and do not cause problems in every woman that …

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Stop Debt Collector Harassment. Know Their Practices and Your Rights.

Stop Debt Collector Harassment. Know Their Practices and Your Rights.

Oct 21, 2019 | Bankruptcy, David Poston

Dealing with debt collectors is one of the most difficult aspects of having delinquent debt. Many of the debt collectors use harassing tactics in an attempt to force immediate debt payment even if you cannot afford such payment. Debt collectors can make a bad situation even more stressful. You find yourself wanting to do whatever …

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Receiving Social Security Disability for Thyroid Disorder

Receiving Social Security Disability for Thyroid Disorder

Oct 14, 2019 | Social Security Disability, Gary W. Stout

An estimated 20 million Americans have a thyroid disorder, according to the American Thyroid Association. Alarmingly, 60 percent of those with a thyroid disorder are unaware they have the condition. A thyroid disorder can affect every cell, tissue, and organ in the body and cause significant health problems. For some with a thyroid disorder, their …

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Receiving Social Security Disability for Multiple Sclerosis

Receiving Social Security Disability for Multiple Sclerosis

Sep 30, 2019 | Social Security Disability, Gary W. Stout

According to the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation, about 2.5 million people worldwide have multiple sclerosis (MS). It is estimated that 400,000 of those diagnosed with MS live in the U.S., with 200 more being diagnosed each week. Multiple sclerosis is a progressive disease that can lead to physical and mental debilitation that may affect one’s ability …

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The Effects of Contaminated Drinking Water

The Effects of Contaminated Drinking Water

Sep 18, 2019 | Personal Injury, Gary W. Stout

Water is A fundamental need of each human to survive. Federal, state, and local governments are charged with ensuring that safe drinking water is available to their residents. Various laws regulate how government authorities, private businesses, and public utilities must operate to minimize the risk of water contamination. Unfortunately, these regulations are not always strictly …

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transvaginal mesh injury claim

Dangers of Transvaginal Mesh Implants

Sep 10, 2019 | Personal Injury, Gary W. Stout

In the last decade, thousands of women have reported injuries to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) caused by their transvaginal mesh implants. Thousands more have filed personal injury lawsuits seeking compensation for transvaginal mesh injuries. According to the FDA, thousands of more women could be in danger of complications from their transvaginal mesh implants. …

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dangers of zofran during pregnancy

Did You Know the Dangers of Zofran?

Aug 26, 2019 | Personal Injury, Gary W. Stout

When GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) developed the drug Zofran in the 1990s it was tested and approved by the FDA for the treatment of nausea and vomiting by patients undergoing chemotherapy. The drug works by blocking serotonin in the parts of the brain which trigger nausea and vomiting. Zofran was largely successful as an anti-nausea/vomiting remedy for …

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