FDA Wants More Information About Medical Scopes

Mar 19, 2015
Paul M. da Costa
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has asked manufacturers of reusable duodenoscopes to provide more information on disinfection of those instruments.  Scopes are used in about 500,000 procedures annually,...

Study Finds Forced Arbitration Unfair For Consumers

Mar 19, 2015
Paul M. da Costa
Under federal law, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) was required to investigate the controversial topic of forced arbitration.  Arbitration is a method of resolving legal disputes that does not involve...

Breast Biopsies May Not Be Accurate

Mar 19, 2015
Paul M. da Costa
The Associated Press recently reported that a new study has found that medical professionals “frequently misdiagnose breast tissue.”  In many situations, this causes some women to undergo treatment that is...

Child Support Obligation During Imprisonment

Mar 18, 2015
SdDMW
Child support is the obligation of one or both parents to financially support the needs of their children.  Child support is often a contentious issue, but may become even more debated when the parent paying child...