Lawsuit Claims Breast Implants Caused Lymphoma

The FDA announced recently that it has over 410 reports of Breast Implant-Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (BIA-ALCL), a form of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Among those reports there were nine deaths. It was revealed that both textured and smooth implants could lead to this type of cancer, although textured implants were the cause more often. The…

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Fireworks Safety

Last year, former Governor Chris Christie legalized certain types of fireworks just days before the Fourth of July celebrations. Prior to the legislation, New Jersey, Delaware, and Massachusetts were the only three states with a blanket ban on all forms of fireworks. New Jersey law prohibited the sale or use of fireworks, except for town-approved…

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Risks of Unnecessary Cesarean Deliveries

A Cesarean-section (C-section) delivery can put a mother at risk for serious consequences, including blood clots, infections, prolonged recovery time, chronic pelvic pain, and problems with future deliveries. There may be risks to infants, too. Infants delivered by C-section may face an increased risk of developing diabetes or breathing problems like asthma. Although Cesareans are…

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Over 30 Victims Injured in Englewood School Bus Crash

A school bus crash in Englewood, New Jersey caused over 30 victims personal injuries. The bus accident occurred around 4 pm, on Thursday afternoon, near Knickerbocker Road and West Hudson Avenue, when an SUV rear-ended a bus that was returning from a church-sponsored field trip. Twenty-five children and eight adults who occupied the bus sustained…

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Horizontal Directional Drilling Hazards

When workers install underground utility lines, they often use a technique known as “horizontal directional drilling,” or HDD.  A number of dangers are associated with HDD, including the risk of electrocution from hitting an underground electrical wire, and the risk of an explosion if a natural gas line is pierced. Tragically, in Kansas City, Missouri,…

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