the article reprinted in part below from the http://www.propublica.org/article/dollars-for-docs-mints-a-millionaire is worth reading Dr. Jon W. Draud, the medical director of psychiatric and addiction medicine at two Tennessee hospitals, pursues some eclectic passions. He’s bred sleek Basenji hunting dogs for show. And last summer, the Tennessee State Museum featured “African Art: The Collection of Jon… Continue Reading
Monthly Archives: March 2013
60 Minutes Focuses on NECC
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This is certainly worth watching. http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-18560_162-57573470/lethal-medicine-linked-to-meningitis-outbreak/
Bumble Bee expands recall of 5-ounce tuna products.
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In continuing coverage, ABC World News (3/8, story 5, 0:35, Sawyer, 7.43M) reported, “An iconic American brand in millions of kitchens, Bumble Bee Tuna: Tonight, the recall of their tuna” has expanded to “2.4 million cans.” Reuters (3/8, Sutton) reported Bumble Bee Foods LLC issued the recall for some of its Chunk White Albacore… Continue Reading
J&J Ordered to Pay 8.3 Million In Dupuy Defective Hip Case
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Johnson & Johnson (JNJ)’s DePuy unit defectively designed a metal-on-metal hip implant, a California jury decided in the first of 10,750 lawsuits over the device to go to trial. The Los Angeles jury awarded a total of $8.3 million in damages to Loren “Bill” Kransky, a retired Montana prison guard who alleged DePuy’s design… Continue Reading
Ford recalls 196,500 minivans over corrosion problem.
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The New York Times (3/6, Jensen, 1.68M) reports, “Ford is recalling about 196,500 of its 2004-7 Ford Freestar and Mercury Monterey minivans to fix a corrosion problem that prevents the fold-down third-row seats from locking safely into place, Kelli Felker, a spokeswoman for the automaker, said today.” The Times notes that “Ford is recalling… Continue Reading
Brain Injuries: WHY YOUNG ATHLETES NEED TO BE PROTECTED
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If your child is playing soccer or football or any other sport that produces minor head trauma please read the excerpt of the study below. Study: Non-concussion football head blows can cause brain damage. Bloomberg BusinessWeek (3/7, Tullis, 921K) reports, “According to a study published today in PLOS One, college football players who… Continue Reading