Several Georgia students were hospitalized after ingesting kratom gummies containing illegal synthetic 7-hydroxymitragynine, an opioid compound far stronger than what occurs naturally. The incident is one of many highlighting the dangers of unregulated kratom products.
The recent death of actress Diane Keaton has renewed attention on pneumonia. This article explores the causes and risks of pneumonia, the importance of vaccination, and how healthcare laws and institutional responsibilities intersect with disease prevention and patient safety.
Pharmaceutical giant Pfizer Inc. is facing mounting legal pressure as litigation over its long-acting contraceptive Depo-Provera intensifies in U.S. federal courts. The drug, used by millions of women worldwide
If you’ve been told that your recent accident resulted only in a “mild” brain injury, you may feel sort of dismissed when your symptoms feel anything but mild.
At Childers, Schlueter & Smith, justice extends beyond the courtroom. Firm Partner Richard Schlueter and his wife, Michelle, turned Richard’s battle with stage-4 cancer into a mission for change—advocating for stronger NIH funding and lifesaving research.
As both a trial attorney and a New Jersey Assemblywoman, I’ve made it my life’s work to protect the people of our state—whether that means standing up to corporations in court or writing laws to stop dangerous practices before more harm is done. One of…
Any accident that leaves someone with injuries severe enough that it impacts their long-term quality of life qualifies as catastrophic. Recovering from a catastrophic injury is physically, emotionally, and financially draining.
Where you give birth is an important factor when planning for your baby. Nearly 99 percent of deliveries occur in hospitals. But more mothers are using alternative options. These include giving birth at home or in a birthing center, which the American College of Obstetricians…
Birth injuries can cause permanent physical and emotional trauma. One rare but devastating injury is a brachial plexus birth injury, but there is promising news.
