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MOM Enterprises is Recalling Baby's Bliss Gripe Water

Jenny Albano — Sat, 22 Sep 2007 20:41:18 GMT

MOM Enterprises, in conjunction with the FDA, is recalling Baby's Bliss Gripe Water ,apple flavor, with a code of 26952V and expiration date of October 2008. The recall was initiated because the presence of cryptosporidium was found during lab tests and after investigating the illness of a 6-week-old infant in Minnesota who consumed the product.

Cryptosporidium is a parasite that can cause intestinal infections. Most people exposed to cryptosporidium experience only mildly annoying flu-like symptoms such as dehydration, weight loss, stomach cramps or pain, fever, nausea and vomiting, but those with compromised immune systems, such as the very old, very young, or those suffering from AIDS or other similar illnesses can become quite ill and face death.

Parents of children who have recently consumed Baby's Bliss Gripe Water, apple flavor, and have these symptoms should seek immediate medical attention. Parents and caregivers who have given this product to their infants and children should be alert for diarrhea and other signs of Cryptosporidium infection.

Around 17,600 bottles of the product were sold across the country in retail stores as well as online from November 2006 to September 2007. The Baby Bliss Gripe Water, apple flavor, comes in a four-ounce plastic bottle which comes in a cardboard carton. The carton is labeled with "Baby's Bliss. Pediatrician Recommended Gripe Water. Apple Flavor. An herbal supplement used to ease the gas and stomach discomfort often associated with colic, hiccups, and teething."

For more information on this subject, please refer to our section on Defective and Dangerous Products.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Jenny Albano

Truck Accident Closes Lanes on 57

Staff Writer — Mon, 11 Sep 2006 14:01:07 GMT

A tractor-trailer rollover on I-57 in Illinois closed the northbound passing lane for most of Thursday morning last week. The accident occurred just after midnight, and the driver escaped serious injury. Crews were forced to close all northbound lanes of 57 for about 15 minutes later in the day while workers removed the overturned semi. Officials were still investigating the cause of the one-vehicle crash as of this writing.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Staff Writer

Eye-Surgeon Medical Malpractice Lawsuit Settled

Kerry Stochl — Tue, 03 Oct 2006 14:35:12 GMT

In a strange case against a former eye surgeon ion Arizona, a medical malpractice lawsuit was settled last week. Dr. Bradley Schwartz was being sued for malpractice, but he and his attorneys decided to settle rather than go to trial. The reason: Schwartz and his lawyers though he may not be able to find impartial jurors since he was convicted of conspiracy to commit first-degree murder just four months ago.

When Schwartz performed an intraocular lens implant in November 2000, he didn't tell the patient's family he was addicted to prescription drugs.

They also said Schwartz failed to notice the retina in the patient's right eye detached six months later and believe Schwartz's drug problems were a contributing factor.

Schwartz was convicted of conspiracy in the murder of a rival ophthalmologist. His license to practice was revoked, and he was sentenced to life in prison. Terms of the settlement were not disclosed.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Kerry Stochl

Man and Child Killed in Pedestrian Accident

Mark Bronson — Tue, 07 Aug 2007 10:56:05 GMT

A man was killed in a pedestrian accident while crossing the street with his granddaughter in the near northside of St. Louis recently. The girl suffered severe injuries and subsequently died of her injuries. Ronald Jones and his granddaughter Aryanna were crossing Kingshighway when they were hit by a southbound car.

An officer with the accident reconstruction team said it was not immediately clear if the motorist was at fault or if the pedestrians had walked into his path.
"It's undetermined at this point; we've got conflicting stories," said the officer, who did not give his name.

This tragic story reminds us that as school is set to start again it is as important as ever to be mindful of pedestrians at all times, not just in school zones.

For more information on this subject, please refer to our section on Car and Motorcycle Accidents.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Mark Bronson

Woman Files Premises Liability Lawsuit Against Wal-Mart

Staff Writer — Tue, 22 Aug 2006 14:09:39 GMT

A judge ruled last week that a Wal-Mart department manager and employee cannot be held liable for negligence in the case of a woman who filed a slip and fall lawsuit after slipping on spilled birdseed in the store. Margaret Benjamin named Wal-Mart and the employees as defendants, but the judge decided the employees did not have enough control over the running of the business to be held responsible.

In this case, there is no legal possibility of a successful claim against the pet department manager or the inventory clerk because there was no evidence they negligently caused the dangerous condition of the bird seed on the floor, the judge ruled. Therefore, in the absence of proof of negligent hiring, training or supervision of the employees, they cannot be held liable for Benjamin's alleged injuries, the judge concluded.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Staff Writer

Avoid Slips and Falls This Winter

Shannon Weidemann — Tue, 27 Feb 2007 18:37:21 GMT

Slipping on the snow and ice could give you an injury you were not expecting this winter season. It is important to avoid this type of accident.

Experts say wearing the right shoes in inclement weather is the most important factor in safeguarding against a slip and fall. They say high heels are worst kind of shoes you can wear around ice because they often have absolutely no traction.
However, shoes with rubber or rough soles are the best type of footwear because they prevent slipping and falling - and possibly a trip to the doctor too.

Here are some additional tips for staying safe outside. Be careful walking outside, keep your walkways clear by shoveling and using salt, and avoid areas where ice can build up.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Shannon Weidemann

Six Year Old Injured From Pool Drain Dies

Jenny Albano — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 15:17:57 GMT

A 6-year-old whose intestines were partially sucked out from a swimming pool drain last year has died. Abigail Taylor died Thursday night in a Nebraska hospital with her parents, Scott and Katey, by her side.

Abigail was injured on June 29 when she sat on a pool drain at the Minneapolis Golf Club in St. Louis Park and its powerful suction ripped out part of her intestinal tract. She had small bowel, liver and pancreas transplants at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in December but suffered complications. The child's injury led to federal legislation to make pools safer.

After Abigail's injury, her parents campaigned for legislation to ban the manufacture, sale, or distribution of drain covers that do not meet anti-entrapment safety standards and in December Congress approved the legislation. Lawmakers in Minnesota are also considering some new pool safety regulations.

The Taylor's brought a lawsuit against the golf club and the company that manufactured the pool drain, Sta-Rite Industries which is owned by Pentair of Golden Valley, in November.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Jenny Albano

Doctors Hesitant to Acknowlege Malpractice

Staff Writer — Tue, 12 Sep 2006 14:20:56 GMT

A recent New York Times opinion piece discusses a survey of more than 2500 doctors in the United States and Canada which revelaed doctors believe patients deserve to know about medical errors, but only about half the doctors surveyed would not admit errors of their own.

The researchers are dubious that limits on malpractice suits would have much impact on what doctors admit. Changes in medical education to encourage disclosure of errors would surely help, as would computerized systems to detect errors that might otherwise remain unnoticed. As it is, doctors seem reluctant to provide what patients deserve and say they want: an explicit acknowledgment of error, information about why it happened, and an apology from their physician.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Staff Writer

School Bus Overturns, All Passengers Taken to Hospital

Jenny Albano — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 20:41:54 GMT

A school bus overturned Tuesday, October 10 on the way to a high school volley ball game. All 31 passengers on the bus were transported to the hospital.

10 of the students were flown by helicopter to local hospitals, but none of the injuries were thought to be life-threatening.

The bus was carrying students from Viburnum High School in southeast Missouri to nearby Lesterville. A woman answering phones at Viburnum High School said she did not have information about the injuries.

The bus was the only accident invloved in the accident, and the cause of the crash is unknown,

For more information on this subject, please refer to our section on Airlines, Cruises, Buses, and Other Mass Transit Accidents.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Jenny Albano

Avandia's Safety Slammed by New Study

Jenny Albano — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 17:44:27 GMT

A new German study, published in the Cochrane Library journal, attacked the safety of GlaxoSmithKline's drug Avandia. The study did not find much evidence to support that Avandia improved the lives of people with diabetes. The conclusion of the study was that the drug could actually more complications of the disease worse. Information for this subject was pooled from 18 trials of over 8,000 patients.

Dr. Bernd Richter of Deusseldorf's Heinrich-Heine University, who led the research, said he completed his research separately from Dr. Steven Nissen, even though they came to similar conclusions. Nissen brought the danger of Avandia to the public when he published a study stating that Avandia increased the risk of heart attack by 43%.

The German analysis found Avandia produced about the same reductions in blood sugar levels as other oral anti-diabetic drugs, but patients taking Glaxo's pill gained up to 11 pounds in body weight, and their chance of developing edema, or swelling, doubled. Avandia was also linked to heart failure and bone fractures.

GlaxoSmithKline stated that Richter's study did not give any new evidence and that the study did not look at enough research or enough patients. The company studied Avandia in over 52,000 patients, and the results showed that the drug had a similar safety profile as other drugs for diabetics. The FDA will meet to discuss Avandia's safety on July 30, and Glaxo thinks it has a good argument and evidence.

For more information on this subject, please refer to our section on Drugs, Medical Devices, and Implants.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Jenny Albano