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Parker Waichman LLP is proud to announce that Matthew J. McCauley, Senior Litigation Counsel at the law firm, has been appointed Co-Lead Counsel in the Mirena IUD multidistrict litigation. The MDL centralizes lawsuits that allege injuries from the Mirena IUD, such as uterine perforation, to the Southern District of New York. New York, New York (PRWEB) May 23, 2013 Parker Waichman LLP, a national law firm dedicated to protecting the rights of victims injured by defective medical devices...
The firm is actively filing Tylenol lawsuits on behalf of those who allegedly suffered liver damage and other serious complications related to their use of Tylenol. (PRWEB) May 23, 2013 The Rottenstein Law Group LLP, a New York-based nationwide mass torts law firm, has created the Tylenol Lawsuit Information Center at http://www.rotlaw.com/tylenol, dedicated to issues that apply to Tylenol users and those who are considering filing lawsuits. The painkiller Tylenol (acetaminophen) has...
The firm is currently offering da Vinci robot lawsuit evaluations to those who have suffered serious da Vinci surgery complications during robotic surgery procedures. (PRWEB) May 23, 2013 Da Vinci surgical robot maker Intuitive Surgical defeated negligent training claims in a trial in Washington State May 23, according to Bloomberg.* The Rottenstein Law Group LLP, which represents clients in surgical robot lawsuits, expresses disappointment in the ruling but encourages those looking to...
Amirsys’ RADPrimer 3.0, a Comprehensive Radiology Learning Environment for All Resident Levels, Arrives This July Salt Lake City, UT (PRWEB) May 23, 2013 Amirsys, Inc. will release RADPrimer 3.0, a comprehensive radiology learning environment for all resident levels this July. The new RADPrimer, with prebuilt lessons and assessments, transforms the learning experience from case-based learning to a fuller, more comprehensive radiology curriculum. “Until RADPrimer 3.0, RADPrimer...
Onlinefitnessreview.com, an online review site of diet plans and fitness elements, publishes a review of the 7 Day Belly Blast Diet and how it works. Winter Park, FL (PRWEB) May 23, 2013 Onlinefitnessreview.com recently published a comprehensive review of the 7 Day Belly Blast Diet to determine what makes this diet work and how it compares to other diets. The published review highlights three main components of the program: eliminating foods that may slow down metabolic rate; achieving a...
Dr. Damon Huffman now offers laser periodontal disease treatment to Humble, TX patients suffering from gum disease. Utilizing the FDA-cleared Laser Assisted New Attachment Procedure, Dr. Huffman is able to remove diseased tissue without cutting healthy gum tissue. Humble, TX (PRWEB) May 23, 2013 Dr. Damon Huffman of Huffman Family Dentistry is now able to offer patients who suffer from gum disease a revolutionary new treatment method with the Laser Assisted New Attachment Procedure....
Irritable bowel syndrome affects millions of Americans and is often triggered by popular summertime foods. Camden, New Jersey (PRWEB) May 23, 2013 If you are one of the estimated 60 million Americans suffering from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), the food spread this Memorial Day weekend could put a damper on your holiday fun. “While hot dogs and ice cream have become cornerstones of the American picnic plate during the warm weather months, IBS sufferers often feel the painful effects...
Author announces release of ‘Taken to My Knees’. RED DEER, Alberta (PRWEB) May 24, 2013 On March 14, 2012, Kim Rideout heard the words that one in every nine women will hear in her lifetime: she had breast cancer. Her new, candid memoir, “Taken to My Knees: My Journey After a Breast Cancer Diagnosis” (published by AuthorHouse), takes readers along with her through the days that followed. Rideout drew from her daily journals to give readers a detailed glimpse into what it was like...
Like in the past five years, the Medical Group Practice Management industry is forecast to expand in the next five years, driven by healthcare reform provisions and aging demographics; however, ongoing shortages of medical personnel may restrain rapid industry growth. For these reasons, industry research firm IBISWorld has added a report on the Medical Group Practice Management industry to its growing industry report collection. Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) May 23, 2013 Over the past decade,...
The "Get Ready for Summer Sale" continues this week with 35% off the Cellulite Whisperer® Gel and Lotion. The proprietary formulas work hard to diminish cellulite. St. Petersburg, FL (PRWEB) May 24, 2013 Sublime Beauty® is introducing its new anti-cellulite products, the Cellulite Whisperer line, with a 35% discount through May 31st. The "Get Ready for Summer Sale" includes two proprietary products, the Cellulite Whisperer® Gel and Cellulite...
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The Chinese liver fluke (Clonorchis sinensis) is a species of parasitic worm that is classified within the Platyhelminthes phylum. It can be found in Southeast Asia, Taiwan, Japan, and China and is present in nearly 30,000,000 humans today. It is thought to be one of the world’s most pervading parasites. The Chinese liver fluke requires two intermediate, or secondary, hosts and one definitive, or main, host to successfully complete its lifecycle. The first intermediate host is typically...
The Southeast Asian liver fluke (Opisthorchis viverrini) is a parasite that is classified within the Platyhelminthes phylum. It is native to Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, and the Lao People's Democratic Republic. It occurs in higher numbers in northern areas of Thailand when compared to central areas of Thailand, and the disease the worm causes, known as opisthorchiasis, does not occur in southern areas of Thailand. The Southeast Asian liver fluke is so small that it can only be seen under...
Echinococcus multilocularis is a species of tapeworm that is classified within the Platyhelminthes phylum. It is one of a few worms that cause echinococcosis, a disease that affects many canid species including wolves, coyotes, foxes, jackals, domesticated dogs. Humans can also contract this disease. Adult members of this species can reach an average length of .2 inches, and like other species of tapeworm, its body is segmented by three proglottids. Its head, or scolex, is equipped with...
Trichinella spiralis, sometimes known as the pork worm, is a parasite within the Nematoda class. It can be found in pigs, rats, humans, and bears. This worm causes trichinosis in humans, most often from consuming undercooked pork. This species is the smallest within its class, reaching an average body length of .16 centimeters. Females are twice as large as males, displaying a sexual dimorphism. The reproductive organs of females are unique to the species in that the front end holds developed...
The giant roundworm (Ascaris lumbricoides) is a parasitic worm within the Nematoda phylum. This species can be found throughout the world, but occurs in higher numbers in tropical and subtropical areas. It causes the disease known as ascariasis in its human hosts and infects about one quarter of the entire world’s human population. It displays a sexual dimorphism, with females growing larger than males. Females reach an average body length between 7.8 and 19.2 inches, while males reach a...
