Posts tagged children

• University of London Researchers Find More Than 1 in 10 Errors in Prescriptions Written for Children

  David Mittleman | January 20, 2010 9:59 AM | 0 CommentsLansing, MI Category: FDA & Prescription Drugs
  

  According to a recent University of London School of Pharmacy study, hospital doctors make mistakes in more than 1 in 10 prescriptions written for children. Specifically, the researchers analyzed 5...

• New Walking Device Offers Hope for Children Affected By Cerebral Palsy

  David Mittleman | January 15, 2010 10:25 AM | 2 CommentsLansing, MI Category: Medical Devices & Implants
  

  The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke describes cerebral palsy as a neurological disorder that permanently affects body movement and coordination because of abnormalities in...

• Dangerous Heavy Metal Cadmium Present in Children's Jewelry

  David Mittleman | January 13, 2010 10:00 AM | 0 CommentsLansing, MI Category: Defective & Dangerous Products
  

  Before the problem was lead, but now Chinese manufacturers have turned to using cadmium in children's jewelry--an even more dangerous heavy metal. By testing 103 pieces of children's jewelry bought...

• Jury Finds Errors of Two Doctors From Children's Hospital Lead to Death of Young Boy

  David Mittleman | December 22, 2009 10:00 AM | 0 CommentsLansing, MI Category: Medical Malpractice
  

  3-year-old Jason Fox was born in July 2001 with a congenital heart defect known as Tetralogy of Fallot, a condition that affects the blood flow to the heart. In Jason's case, his condition was...

• Parents Sue Day Care Center for Allegedly Drugging Their Child During Nap Time

  David Mittleman | December 18, 2009 9:40 AM | 0 CommentsLansing, MI Category: Miscellaneous
  

  Cincinnati, Ohio--Joseph and Andrea Coleman recently filed suit against a local day care center and the church that houses the day care center, alleging that two day care employees gave their child...

• CPSC Recall Affects 25 Million Window Shades and Blinds

  David Mittleman | December 16, 2009 3:11 PM | 0 CommentsLansing, MI Category: Defective & Dangerous Products
  

  The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced Tuesday that all Roman-style shades and roll-up blinds are being recalled after 5 children died of strangulation. Moreover, 16 other children...

• General Mills Cutting Back on Sugar in Children's Cereals

  David Mittleman | December 11, 2009 10:00 AM | 0 CommentsLansing, MI Category: Miscellaneous
  

  General Mills is finally taking a step in the right direction in becoming responsible for the nutritional value of their foods. During a time of increased scrutiny of food companies from consumers,...

• Keeping Children Safe

  Timothy Smith | December 01, 2009 5:03 PM | 0 CommentsGrand Rapids, MI Category: Miscellaneous
  

  I wanted to take a quick moment to bring to my reader's attention a book that is a must read if you are a parent or you are friends with someone who is a parent. 365 Ways to Keep Kids Safe, is a...

• Public Interest Group Discovers Toys with Lead, Dangerous Chemicals Still on Store Shelves

  David Mittleman | November 30, 2009 9:45 AM | 0 CommentsLansing, MI Category: Defective & Dangerous Products
  

  As the holiday season approaches many parents will travel to the stores, eager to swoop up the latest toys for their children. Luckily, a new law that bans six dangerous chemicals from...

• Theft and Joyriding Lead to Pursuit and Death in Oak Park, MI

  Devon Glass | November 16, 2009 2:30 PM | 0 CommentsLansing, MI Category: Automobile Accidents
  

  15-year-old Desean Murrell Fant died after crashing a stolen car into a tree in the early morning hours of November 10, 2009 in Oak Park, MI. Desean and another 15-year-old child had allegedly...