Off-label use of breakthrough cancer pain drug linked to serious opioid addiction and death

[caption id="attachment_9396" align="alignright" width="300"] Source: Subsys[/caption] Cancer patients who are receiving regular pain medication and management can sometimes still experience sudden, intense flare-ups called breakthrough pain. Subsys, a fentanyl-based pain relief mouth spray, was developed by Insys Therapeutics and approved by the FDA to treat the condition. The drug delivers a painkiller mist 100...

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Study finds more benefits of helmet use on motorcycles

Spring is right around the corner, and that means motorcyclists are likely getting their bikes ready for the road. If you or your loved one rides a motorcycle, then you are likely already aware of the risks that come with riding a motorcycle. However, just like a bike needs a tune up after being...

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New device would make it easy to see distracted driving history

There were 391,000 people injured and 3,477 people killed in distracted driving-related accidents in 2015. But that number could very well be higher. In the aftermath of an accident, it can be difficult or impossible to know if the driver was engaging in distracted driving. How do police officers know if a driver was...

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Elk & Elk attorney William Price to present on ethical issues in personal injury cases

Are you properly handling interactions with personal injury clients? On Wednesday, March 21, join Elk & Elk attorney William Price at the Columbus Bar Association for a CLE presentation on ethical issues in personal injury cases. Price will offer valuable guidance and tips for avoiding common pitfalls to keep your practice running smoothly. (more…)

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Gallbladder surgery and trauma to bile ducts

Patients who have gallbladder surgery may sustain injury to their bile duct. Experts estimate that up to 1 percent of gallbladder surgeries results in a bile duct injury and then a bile duct stricture. Bile duct strictures are the result of scars that narrow the bile duct. Narrowed bile ducts do not allow the...

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University Hospitals fertility patients notified of potential damage to stored eggs and embryos

Around 700 University Hospitals fertility patients and their families have been notified that frozen eggs and embryos stored at one of its hospitals may have been damaged by a freezer "fluctuation" over the weekend. The issue occurred at UH Fertility Center housed in the Ahuja Medical Center in Beachwood. It’s unclear what caused the...

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Are self-driving trucks in our future?

Cars with self-driving features are already on our roads. An estimated 10 million self-driving vehicles are expected to be in use by 2020. But surprising to many, self-driving trucks are also in our future. Uber began testing driverless technology in delivery trucks in early 2017. The self-driving trucks have been delivering freight in Arizona...

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Do you buckle up in the back seat?

Most vehicles on the road today set off a reminder if you forget to buckle up in the front seat. Even if the incessant beeping doesn’t bug you enough to put on your seat belt, the other passengers in the vehicle will usually guilt you into wearing one to make it stop. In the...

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How governors can improve traffic safety

Highway and traffic safety should be a major concern for drivers in Ohio. Safety conditions in the U.S. are lacking compared to those in other developed nations, and what's even worse is that traffic fatalities are on the rise. In fact, 2016 saw a 5.6 percent increase over the previous year with the deaths...

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Pedestrians: Why you are still at risk for serious injury in Ohio

Pedestrians are among the most vulnerable people in a traffic accident. Without the protection of a car, airbags or seatbelts, people on foot can suffer catastrophic injuries if they are hit by a motor vehicle. Unfortunately, the threat to pedestrians’ safety is not getting any better. In fact, according to recent statistics, for the...

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