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Risk of Cipro-Induced Achilles Tendinopathy and Rupture

August 9, 2017 No Comments

Achilles tendinopathy is considered an overuse syndrome from excessive loading of the tendon during vigorous training activity. Possible mechanical causes include poor gastrocnemius-soleus flexibility, low-flexibility shoes, muscle fatigue resulting in tendon elongation, and micro-tearing. Achilles tendon rupture (ATR) is a condition that manifests as a complete or partial rupture of

Indoor Mold-Related Illness

June 28, 2017 No Comments

The issue of mold-related health problems, and in particular Stachybotrys (“black mold”), is a controversial one. There are known health effects that can result from exposure to certain molds, a form of fungi, such as Aspergillus, which is known to occasionally cause respiratory symptoms. The generalized and often popularized “toxic

Discussion on Metal Working Fluid Exposure Limits

May 24, 2017 No Comments

Inhalation of Metal Working Fluid (MWF) mists that exceed OSHA levels can cause irritation of the lungs, throat and nose. Irritation may affect upper respiratory areas including nose, throat, oral pharynx, lungs, and bronchi. Symptoms reported after inhalation can include sore throat, red and watery eyes, itchy eyes, runny nose

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Under the Trump Presidency

March 23, 2017 No Comments

My name is Dr. Kevin Trangle and today I’m talking about a timely topic related to Occupational Health and Safety. There is a supposition that with a Republican in office, particularly with President Trump who is so averse to regulations and rules, that not only the EPA will decrease

Discussion on Heroin and its Effects

February 28, 2017 No Comments

Heroin (diacetylmorphine) is a semisynthetic narcotic that was first synthesized in 1874. It was originally marketed as a safer, non-addictive substitute to morphine. Soon after its introduction, heroin was realized to be clearly as addictive as morphine, prompting the US government to institute measures to control its use. By 1914,

Components of a Life Care Plan

August 22, 2016 No Comments

A Life Care Plan is a document that projects the future costs of medical goods and services, medications, or other necessary requirements for a catastrophically injured or ill patient. Life Care Plans are created after a team of specialists completes comprehensive assessments, data analysis, and research.

Medical Bill Audits

May 16, 2016 No Comments

A typical medical billing involves two processes, the Financial Review and the Clinical Review of related charges. The Financial Review is subdivided into a Usual, Customary and Reasonable (UCR) Analysis and a Medical Billing Audit, and involves a comprehensive review of the Universal Bill and itemization. The Clinical Review is a thorough review of the medical records performed by trained Registered Nurses and the Medical Director to determine the necessity of treatment for accident-related injuries.

Trichloroethylene (TCE) Medical Experts

November 15, 2015 No Comments

Trichloroethylene (TCE) is a neurotoxic solvent most commonly used to degrease and clean machine parts. There are currently approximately 3.5 million workers exposed to TCE, with 100,000 of them exposed on a full-time basis. Negative health effects of TCE can impact the central and peripheral nervous systems, skin, kidney, liver, and heart.

Category: Med-Legal

Risk of Cipro-Induced Achilles Tendinopathy and Rupture

Indoor Mold-Related Illness

Discussion on Metal Working Fluid Exposure Limits

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Under the Trump Presidency

Discussion on Heroin and its Effects

Components of a Life Care Plan

Medical Bill Audits

Trichloroethylene (TCE) Medical Experts

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