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New Michigan Law for Improved Breast Cancer Detection

Effective Monday, female patients in Michigan who show dense breast tissue during a mammogram must be notified in writing and encouraged to consider additional testing. Supporters of the law feel that these requirements could help detect breast cancer earlier. What is Dense Breast Tissue? Breast…

By David Mittleman

/ 3 Jun 2015

Michigan Catholic High School Rocked by Abuse Charges

In a story that has been developing over the last 6 months, a former Jackson Lumen Christi High School priest has been arraigned on criminal sexual conduct charges stemming from alleged misconduct about 30 years ago. James Francis Rapp worked at Lumen Christi in the…

By David Mittleman

/ 1 Jun 2015

FDA Ignores 2009 Warnings: Superbugs Caused by Difficulty with Cleaning Medical Scopes

In 2009, State and Federal health officials warned the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to alert hospitals about the risks of contamination from specialized medical scopes. Such contamination is to blame for a recent series of deadly “superbug” outbreaks. A superbug is a drug resistant…

By David Mittleman

/ 26 May 2015

Make Water Safety a Priority This Memorial Day Weekend

Memorial Day is an opportunity to remember the sacrifices made by the men and women who serve and have served in our Armed Forces. For most of us, the long holiday weekend offers is a chance to get together with family and friends and celebrate…

By David Mittleman

/ 23 May 2015

Umbilical Cord Accidents; How They Affect Families

This issue is very personal to me. In 1990 my wife and I experienced a full-term stillborn birth due to an umbilical cord wrapped around our daughter’s neck. We saw her move and watched her heart beat right up to and during the beginning of…

By David Mittleman

/ 14 May 2015

$63 Million Verdict Against Johnson & Johnson Upheld

This week, Massachusetts’ highest court upheld a verdict of $63 million dollars against massive consumer product company Johnson & Johnson. The case stems from allegations that Johnson & Johnson, which among many other things manufactures common over-the-counter household medications, failed to pro

By David Mittleman

/ 18 Apr 2015

Washing Your Car Might Save Your Life

Spring has finally arrived, meaning we can enjoy snow-free roads for at least a few months. For many people, this is an opportunity to wash a winter’s worth of salt and grime from their vehicles. And while that showroom shine makes your car look great,…

By David Mittleman

/ 14 Apr 2015

Michigan Police Officers Can Check Whether You Have Car Insurance by Running Your Plate

A few weeks ago, I posted two articles about no-fault and uninsured/underinsured motorist insurance coverage in Michigan. In our state, drivers are required by law to have valid auto insurance when driving on our roadways. Typically, motorists would be asked to provide proof of insurance…

By David Mittleman

/ 1 Apr 2015

Michigan Study on “Sharenting” Reveals Pros, Cons

Even if you’ve never heard the word before, you probably know what “sharenting” is. A combination of “share” and “parenting,” it refers to parents’ propensity to post stuff about their children online, particularly in social media outlets like Facebook and Twitter. It’s a trend that…

By David Mittleman

/ 19 Mar 2015

Injured by a Hit-and-Run Driver? Uninsured Motorist Benefits May Protect You

Last week I wrote about a nightmare scenario: You’ve just been injured in an auto accident, and the at-fault driver leaves the scene. Thankfully, in Michigan no-fault auto insurance benefits are available to nearly everyone to help defray the economic losses of medical expenses, lost…

By David Mittleman

/ 11 Mar 2015

Injured by a Hit-and-Run Driver? In Michigan, You Still Have Benefits

An auto accident is a terrible, and often terrifying, experience. If you’ve just been hurt in a car crash, there are dozens of thoughts running through your mind. To make matters even worse, in some cases the at-fault driver leaves the scene. What do you…

By David Mittleman

/ 5 Mar 2015

Early Detection of Lung Cancer Key to Treatment

Cancer can be a frightening word. Most of us know at least one person who has been afflicted by some form of the disease. According to some sources, the three most common forms of cancer (breast, prostate, and lung) will total about 750,000 new cases…

By David Mittleman

/ 28 Jan 2015