In just one week, Thanksgiving will be here. And for many, that means traveling to visit loved ones. Unfortunately, this can also be one of the deadliest times of the year to travel on North Carolina’s highways. So, why are North Carolina auto accident rates so high around Thanksgiving? Most experts agree it’s a combination […]
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Last week, a Miami federal court ordered Boston Scientific Corp to pay four women a total of more than $26 million, a judgment for selling faulty transvaginal surgical mesh. Boston Scientific is one of six medical device companies facing lawsuits over this defective product. Surgical mesh is a common medical product used to repair conditions
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With more and more research surfacing showing the devastating results sports-related brain injuries can have, teams, coaches, and sports officials are beginning to take a closer look at how they can better protect individuals on the field of play. Unfortunately, it came too late for one athlete who died as a result of complications with
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The weather is beginning to cool down and the leaves are changing color. This combination can make for a spectacular bike ride along North Carolina’s roadways. Cyclists be warned though—a leisurely ride in our state can quickly become a deadly affair. One new study shows North Carolina bicycle accident rates have led to the state
The hip replacement manufacturer Stryker announced a deal to settle thousands of lawsuits from injured patients. The company will pay at least $1.43 billion, but Stryker believes the ultimate dollar figure will be significantly higher, given the extreme health problems caused by the defective implants. Stryker has had to recall two hip replacement devices–the Rejuvenate
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