Today’s NPR reports:
by scott hensley
A funny thing happens when a computer challenges orders for medical scans that aren’t likely to help diagnose patients: Doctors often drop the test requests.
A computer could help your doctor make a better decision about an MRI scan.
A few years ago Massachusetts General Hospital changed the software for outpatient radiology tests [...]
The American Association for Justice (AAJ) reported today:
The Los Angeles Times (4/20, Roan) reports that, according to a study published in the April issue of the Archives of Dermatology, “as many as a third of young people who use tanning beds may be addicted to the behavior.” While “it’s unclear how or why tanning can [...]
In a major victory for cellular phone manufacturers and service providers, the 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals recently affirmed the lower court’s dismissal of Farina v. Nokia, a consumer class action lawsuit that accused cell phone companies of conspiring to hide evidence that radio frequency emissions from cell phones pose biological hazards. The class action alleged that [...]
Today the American Association for Justice (AAJ) announced that amidst Toyota’s defective accelerator recall, it is now suspending sales of its Lexus SUVGX-460 following Consumer Reports’ “don’t buy” rating.
The latest chapter of Toyota’s safety crisis began yesterday with Consumer Reports’ announcement that it was giving a rare “Don’t Buy” rating to the Lexus GX-460, which [...]
Today’s Consumer Reports revealed that the Lexus GX 460 may cause “serious injury or death” due to a defective design that may cause it to rollover. It discourages consumers from purchasing the vehicle.
On sharp turns the SUV lifts off of the roadway and the SUV becomes imbalanced, risking a rollover. Consumer Reports rarely designates a [...]
According to a recent National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) investigation, insider documents reveal that Toyota had knowledge that its floormats stuck the accelerator, yet still placed the defective vehicles on the market.
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) is considering a $16.4 million dollar fine on Toyota for deceiving the public about a safety hazard [...]
Today, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that it is investigating the scientific merits of an injection U.S. spas and a Brazilian company claim melts fat. The FDA suspects the spas and company are deceiving consumers about the abilities of the injections. Kathleen Anderson, Deputy Director of the FDA’s Division of New Drugs and Labeling Compliance, said [...]
In light of recent automobile recalls, drivers are increasingly concerned with vehicle safety. Toyota’s defective accelerator that suddenly and randomly caused vehicles to accelerate, led to Toyota recalling hundreds of thousands of vehicles and issuing an apology. Toyota now faces a myriad of lawsuits. In an effort to safeguard the public from future defective automobiles, [...]
The wireless industry held it’s annual trade show in Las Vegas, NV earlier this week, where start-up software and gadget companies showcased their latest cell phone applications that may reduce driver distraction.
Drive Safelyproposes a software with a built-in GPS chip that will detect when a vehicle is moving faster than 15 miles per hour. The [...]
Effective June 10, 2010, Washington State law will prohibit drivers from calling and texting while operating a moving motor vehicle. Such violations will no longer be a secondary offense.
A police officer may pull you over just for seeing you hold a cell phone up to your ear or scan your phone for a text or email. The [...]
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