Trasylol, Manufactured by Bayer Pharmaceuticals is a drug used during coronary artery bypass graft surgery to reduce the amount of bleeding by slowing down the process that forms blood clots. While this seemingly important and necessary purpose of Trasylol is highly appreciated by the medical field and patients that undergo such surgery, the deadly side effects and complications that are of direct result from the drug are not.

It has been estimated that approximately a...

The United States Social Security Administration (SSA) administers numerous social insurance programs. One of these is the Medicare Benefits.

Medicare provides health insurance programs for:

1. People 65 years and above;

2. People below 65 years but with disabilities for not less than two years; and

3. People, regardless of age, suffering from End-Stage Renal Disease (permanent kidney failure which requires dialysis and/or kidney...

One of the additional forces which create racial discrimination is disability. An estimated 20.8% of the African American community was said to be in some form of disability, higher than the general disability rate of 19.4% in the country. The impairment could be either one of physical or mental.

The Social Security Disability Act defines it as the “inability to adopt in any substantial gainful activity by reason of any medically determinable physical or mental...

Exercise is the performance of movements in order to develop or maintain physical fitness and overall health. It is often directed toward also honing athletic ability or skill. Frequent and regular physical exercise is an important component in the prevention of some of the diseases of affluence such as cancer, heart disease, cardiovascular disease, Type 2 diabetes, obesity and back pain.

Exercises are generally grouped into three types depending on the overall effect they...

Not having a living will is risky. No one will be appointed to make your medical decisions if you cannot make them yourself. A living will (also called a advanced healthcare directive) is a legal document that will declare what kind of treatment you want if you become incapacitated.

Many people state in their living will that they wish not to be kept artificially alive on life support if there is no chance of recovery. This is because medical bills can stack up quickly and...

Attending a DUI class is not only mandated by the law for DUI offenders but it is a concrete riddance of the financial penalties for violation of the driving rules and regulations. This is a simple response to the call of government's duty to serve the public.  It's a matter of choice between learning more for your own good and suffering more because you have to pay more.

In the unusual exigencies of today, all the necessary precautions are aired to the public to...

THOMAS BOEMIO v. CYNTHIA BOEMIO

No. 57, September Term, 2009

COURT OF APPEALS OF MARYLAND

The husband, Boemio sought further review.

Issues:

• Whether there was an error in consulting non-legislative guidelines as an aid when determining the amount?
• Whether there was an error in awarding indefinite alimony award?

Whether there was an error in consulting non-legislative guidelines as an aid when determining the amount and duration of...

Overcoming Disinformation And Indifference

Have you ever distrusted or felt indifferent to someone who you never met? Have you ever assumed "bad things" based on what you heard or read?

We often term those feelings as prejudice. It's actually disinformation.

This article (web site) will address what leaders can do to address matters of disinformation (indifference).

This website will use the below scenario:

An race removed (race...

When you rent a car you are entering into an agreement with the rental company that you will use the vehicle for a certain period of time, and that you will follow traffic laws and do your best to return the car in the condition that you rented it. In return, the rental company has a responsibility to ensure that the vehicle that you rent from them is safe and hazard free, with proper maintenance done regularly on the car. However, because of money or time constraints rental companies...

A cataract surgery expert witness can be a valuable asset when evaluating legal issues regarding cataracts, lens implants, and unexpected outcomes.

Cataract surgery is one of the most commonly performed surgical procedures in the United States.  Every year there are over 2 million patients who benefit from cataract surgery.  Fortunately, the vast majority of patients enjoy visual improvement with successful cataract surgery.  Complications, although infrequent, may...