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Common Cold or H1N1 Flu?

It’s late November now, and we are well into Autumn. Another, more sinister season is just beginning, however – cold and flu season. As your friends, family, coworkers, and classmates fall…

By David Mittleman

/ 21 Nov 2009

TMJ Injuries Common to Rear-End Collisions

A temporomandibular joint (TMJ) injury is one of the most common related to rear-end collisions, but has received very little attention until very recently. The TMJ is described as a ball and socket…

By David Mittleman

/ 20 Nov 2009

Outrage – I Don’t Like What I’m Seeing in Health Care (Part II)

A few days ago I wrote about my concerns about recent developments in women’s health care, namely the timely detection of breast cancer. Well, I wasn’t the only person who felt that way. In fact,…

By David Mittleman

/ 20 Nov 2009

Great American Smokeout: Many Reasons to Kick the Habit

Maybe we can blame the bad economy, but no matter whatever or whoever is at fault, the fact is that more Americans are smoking cigarettes. In fact, a recent report by the Centers for Disease Control…

By David Mittleman

/ 19 Nov 2009

Teen Became Sick With Guillian-Barre Syndrome After Receiving H1N1 Shot

Jordan McFarland, a 14-year-old Virginia native, is the sixth person to come down with Guillian-Barre syndrome (GBS) after receiving an H1N1 vaccination. Jordan, a high school athlete, went to…

By David Mittleman

/ 19 Nov 2009

Recent Michigan Taser Incidents Cause Concern for Safety, Use of Force

Two recent incidents involving the use of Tasers have grabbed headlines throughout Michigan and around the country, again raising doubts about the safety of the product and its use by law…

By David Mittleman

/ 17 Nov 2009

Michigan Supreme Court’s New Policy Enhances Credibility, Avoids Conflicts

Earlier this month, Michigan’s Supreme Court adopted a fair and reasonable new policy to govern the disqualification of justices in the event of a potential conflict of interest. By a 4-3…

By David Mittleman

/ 17 Nov 2009

Studies Link BPA to Erectile Dysfunction

According to researchers Bisphenol-A or BPA can be dangerous to men’s reproductive health. BPA is a common compound found in most plastic containers (baby bottles, laptops, and microwave…

By David Mittleman

/ 17 Nov 2009

I Don’t Like What I’m Seeing in Healthcare

As the husband of a 10+ year breast cancer survivor I know first hand the benefit of a baseline mammogram at age 40. I challenge anyone to argue that early detection doesn’t give you the best…

By David Mittleman

/ 17 Nov 2009

Should Medical Spas Perform Invasive Procedures?

According to the International Spa Association, there are 1,800 medical spas in the United States. Medical spas offer a more “relaxed” atmosphere than doctors’ offices, but still…

By David Mittleman

/ 14 Nov 2009

Federal Judge Approves $5.9 Million Settlement for Inmates Affected by Strip-Search Policy

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania—the city has long since had a procedure that involved strip-searching every person admitted into the city’s prison system. However, a federal judge has finally…

By David Mittleman

/ 14 Nov 2009

Michigan's Wrongful Death Act Provides Compensation, Closure for Families

It is always difficult when a family member dies. When a loved one passes away, it is quite common to feel grief and loss. Those feelings can be even worse when someone is taken out of our lives due…

By David Mittleman

/ 13 Nov 2009