4/24/2024· Toxicology
The "Forever" Chemical Perfluorooctanaote (PFOA)
This essay is about the “forever” chemical, per-fluoro-octano-ate, also known as PFOA, and similar chemicals. You have likely read about “forever” chemicals in the news or heard about these chemicals or saw the movie Dark Waters, where excess exposures to these chemicals were alleged to cause a number of
4/11/2024· Medical - Medicine
Fine-Needle Aspiration Biopsy of Secondary Neoplasms of the Thyroid Gland
Secondary neoplasms of the thyroid gland (SNTGs), representing either metastases or direct extension of tumors from adjacent anatomic structures, are uncommon. Their reported incidence varies substantially, however, ranging from 0.1% to 3% in clinical series. They have been reported as incidental findings in autopsy studies with a frequency of 4.4% to 24% in patients with a known primary cancer or...
4/11/2024· Ethics / Ethical Duties
Business Transactions with Clients - A Trap for The Unwary Practitioner
The Lawyer’s Lawyer is turning its attention to a situation that most of you have probably not considered in your practice, but have unknowingly participated in – business transactions with a client. The significance of this is that not recognizing when you are involved in a business transaction with a client,
4/5/2024· Plastic / Reconstructive / Cosmetic Surgery
Avoiding An Aesthetic Malpractice Lawsuit
By: Dr. Jorge Perez
The practice of medicine has always been vulnerable to our litigious climate. In addition, current trends in healthcare with declining third-party reimbursements, have increased the number of physicians venturing into aesthetic medicine seeking better compensation for their services.
4/5/2024· Failure Analysis
Defending Assets: A Legal Perspective On Corrosion Prevention
Corrosion poses a significant threat to various industries, and its impact on assets cannot be underestimated. As an engineer, you might wonder how this topic can be of interest to an attorney. Well, attorneys play a crucial role in protecting their clients' interests, and corrosion prevention aligns seamlessly with legal strategies aimed at safeguarding assets. In this article, we will explore the legal implications of corrosion and the role attorneys can play in mitigating its risks.
3/20/2024· Speech-Language Pathology
By: Megan M. Hamilton, MS, CCC-SLP
Food material found in the airway or trachea in an autopsy gives the impression the patient choked to death and suggests liability on the providers’ part. That may be the case, some deaths simply are by choking and secondary to failure on the part of a caregiver to follow diet orders, feeding tactics, postural recommendations, compensatory strategies and/or other safe swallow recommendations.
3/20/2024· Plastic / Reconstructive / Cosmetic Surgery
The Role Of Plastic Surgeon In Propane Burns And Explosions
In the aftermath of propane burns and explosions, the role of plastic surgeons becomes paramount in the journey toward recovery. Beyond the immediate response to injuries, these specialists play a crucial role in reconstructing lives physically and emotionally.
3/11/2024· Foot / Ankle Surgery
The Use of Arthroscopy In Acute Foot And Ankle Trauma: A Review
The use of arthroscopy in the management of acute traumatic conditions of the foot and ankle has increased in recent years, primarily because of an appreciation of fracture morphology and the utility of reducing the surgical footprint. This article presents an overview of the use of this modality in foot and ankle trauma and presents an anatomical survey of the various fractures where arthroscopic assistance can be of benefit.
3/11/2024· Construction
Apportionment Of Indirect Costs To Significant Change Events
This article discusses the methods, concerns, and considerations for apportioning indirect costs in a dispute setting where the apportionment of indirect costs is necessary and when detailed actual indirect costs or indirect labor hour data assigned specifically to the underlying change that is being analyzed does not exist in the contemporaneous project records.
2/28/2024· Psychiatry
Paranoid Personality Traits In A Panic Disorder Population: A Pilot Study
By: Dr. James Reich
To better understand the relationship between panic disorder and paranoid personality, panic disorder patients (N = 28) who were referred to an anxiety disorder clinic in a community mental health center were evaluated for paranoid personality traits on a standardized personality self-report instrument.
