New Tylenol Recall Latest Setback for Johnson & Johnson
The New York Times reported By REUTERS. Johnson & Johnson, the health care giant, said on Friday that it was recalling its entire United States supply of Infants’ Tylenol after parents complained about problems with a new dosing system. It was the latest in a string of recalls for the company. The recall involves about […]
Record-Setting $200 million Verdict in Nursing Home Abuse Lawsuit
Tampa Bay Times reports — A $200 million verdict in a nursing home abuse case this week not only set a record for the Tampa Bay area, but outstripped other big verdicts several times over. Of course, it didn’t hurt that no lawyers showed to defend the nursing home. The case stemmed from the 2004 […]
When is it safe to turn the car seat to a forward-facing position
Six months, one year, two years… The rules change quickly when it comes to child safety. It wasn’t that long ago that the American Association of Pediatrics (AAP) advised that children remain in the rear-facing position for one yer. In March 2011, the AAP extended it’s recommendation to two years or until the child is […]
Top five drugs used to help children with Autism
Being a neural disorder, autism cannot be treated through medicines. Medical practitioners use drugs in cases of autism solely to treat and manage symptoms. Five major drug categories are regularly used for symptomatic treatment. SSRIs Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), commonly known as anti-depressants, or drugs that are used to treat anxiety, depression, and obsessive-compulsive […]
