Traumatic brain injury (TBI) can be anything from a paralyzing injury to a very subtle, almost imperceptible change in brain function. Sometimes the latter are…
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Frivolous Lawsuits?
It’s not lawsuits that are a problem, it is big corporations and the insurance industry that want to deny justice to people hurt by wrongdoers.…
Opiate addiction resources for caregivers and health care providers in Hawai‘i
Background of the Opioid Crisis The opioid epidemic is a nationally recognized epidemic caused by opioid overprescribing. The consequences of the opioid epidemic transcend party lines,…
Hawai‘i dangerous toys alert: fidget spinners!
What were those boys looking for in the grass when Patty Huang, M. D. arrived to pick up her son who had been visiting friends? It…
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15 x 365 = 5,475 – What is the question?
5,475. I’ll end the year with a number, and a question. This isn’t about tort law, car crashes or the cases I handle for people…
The Risk Chronicles: How common are hernia mesh complications?
Hernia mesh is commonly implanted into the human body for many different reasons. If you are a person facing hernia mesh implantation, here some facts…
Warning: Are you taking a fluoroquinolone antibiotic?
The U. S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning about a connection between aortic aneurysms and a group of powerful antibiotics called “fluoroquinolones”.…
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The FDA Still Has No Warning About Hernia Mesh
In 2011, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a Safety Communication to warn the public about polypropylene mesh used to treat pelvic organ…
It Can Wait: Drivers Who Use Cellphones Cause Irreversible Tragedies
A recent tragedy in a D.C. intersection stands as a reminder of the heartbreaking consequences that can result when someone chooses to use their phone…
What’s Added to Hernia and Pelvic Polypropylene Mesh?
Hernia mesh is made of polypropylene (PP), a cheap polymer that comes from the petroleum industry. At least one trial gave us a closer look…