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15 Apr 2008, 3:24 pm
A man who was paralyzed due to alleged medical malpractice after a surgeon implanted a blood-clotting fabric into his spine has settled his medical malpractice claim for $3.7 million. [read post]
21 Feb 2008, 4:46 am
Its tiny spine is hand-sewn with string. [read post]
23 Jun 2007, 7:35 am
To the dismay of many, the Supreme Court recently made it more difficult -- actually, almost impossible -- for women to sue for pay discrimination.At least one state court is showing a little spine and going the other way.Granted, the facts of each case are different, but a woman who claims to have been fired because she asked to be paid the same salary as her male colleagues has prevailed (thanks for Momish for pointing out this case on her blog!) [read post]
3 Jul 2012, 9:25 am
When someone suffers a serious personal injury, especially an injury to the spine or back, chronic pain is really not that uncommon.Over 30 million adults in the US alone suffer from chronic pain. [read post]
5 Nov 2021, 9:38 am
Less than a handful of years after their hard-won elevation to the Supreme Court, Justices Brett Kavanaugh and Amy Coney Barrett are sending a chill down the spines of conservatives with a string of bad signals from their seats on the court. [read post]
15 Oct 2023, 1:48 pm
Emergency measures may include stabilizing the spine to prevent further damage. [read post]
17 Dec 2018, 2:43 pm
Discs are the spine’s shock absorbers. [read post]
13 Nov 2011, 5:00 am
There are many different problems that can result from a disorder of the spine that affect residents who may be eligible for Social Security disability benefits in Broward County.One such spinal disorder that a Broward County resident may suffer from is the inability to ambulate effectively. [read post]
20 Jun 2011, 9:19 pm
Spina bifida is a birth defect in which the spine fails to close during early fetal development. [read post]
23 Jul 2021, 1:39 pm
Quadriplegia affects the upper back or neck area, or the C1 through C8 sections of the spine. [read post]
30 Jan 2008, 7:33 am
Even the names bring back memories, with the article pitting the eminent spine surgeon Dr. [read post]
25 Sep 2010, 4:13 pm
Many recent studies have shown that there is an increased risk of hip, wrist and spine fractures in patients, especially older than 50 and who have taken the drug for more than one year.While the reason for the connection is not fully understood, there is evidence that these drugs, also known as proton pump inhibitors, affect the body's ability to absorb calcium, a critical nutrient for strong bones.The FDA is requiring these drugs to carry a warning label about the risk. [read post]
13 Apr 2008, 6:41 am
District Court judge fined Medtronic Sofamor Danek Inc. and related companies $10 million for the behavior of its trial lawyers at Dewey & LeBoeuf while fighting a patent case brought by DePuy Spine Inc. [read post]
28 May 2022, 9:45 am
Steroids effectively take pressure off affected areas in the spine, relieving the patient from pain. [read post]
25 Jun 2012, 7:47 am
I read an interesting article in the European Spine Journal titled “The association between a lifetime history of a neck injury in a motor vehicle collision and future neck pain: a population-based cohort study. [read post]
21 Oct 2022, 9:53 am
With all the candy, creepy masks, and spine-chilling decorations grabbing a kid’s attention, he or she might not be as careful as they should be. [read post]
2 Jul 2008, 8:58 pm
February 2008: "The thought of his being president sends a cold chill down my spine," Sen. [read post]
23 Jan 2017, 6:35 am
Emergency rooms often fail to diagnose significant cases of TBI as well as significant disc injuries in the spine. [read post]
28 Feb 2020, 12:06 pm
People who sit with poor posture put themselves at risk for a raft of health problems, including “misalignment of the spine and knees, which can increase stress on the knees; exacerbation of arthritis; poor circulation; fatigue; jaw pain; headaches; sexual function issues; and shoulder and back pain. [read post]
16 May 2020, 8:06 am
Car accidents exert extreme forces on the human body, particularly the spine. [read post]
