Allegations of wrongful death and medical malpractice have led state regulators to suspend the license of a Connecticut psychiatrist. The state Department of Public Health and the Medical Examining Board will soon decide if psychiatrist Gerson Sternstein will have his…
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Nursing Home Failed to Give Residents Medication in the Latest Case of Elderly Neglect
Recent incidents of nursing home neglect are raising some serious concerns in Connecticut. At a facility in Danielson, residents were not being given medications as ordered by their doctor. Medications were withheld in 18 cases and unused medicines were found…
FDA Voices Serious Concerns with Surgical Mesh for Pelvic Organ Prolapse
Women who have surgical mesh implanted to repair their pelvic organ prolapse (POP) should pay close attention to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) latest alert. Since 2008, they have warned that the mesh could cause serious complications after…
Man Guilty of Securities Fraud for $10 Million in Losses in Connecticut
Securities fraud does not just happen in the big financial capitals around the world. In late July, an Easton, Conn. man pleaded guilty to securities fraud, money-laundering, and mail and wire fraud. Gregory P. Loles falsely represented himself to investors…
Serious Violations at Connecticut Workplaces Pose Hazards to Workers
Three Connecticut companies have received serious violations from the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) that could put worker safety in danger. In Bridgeport, Total Remodeling Services LLC received 16 alleged violations after inspection of their roofing site. Scaffolding, ladder,…
Center for Ambulatory Surgery Violations Highlight Major Safety Concerns
The Center for Ambulatory Surgery (CAS) in Westport, Connecticut was fined and its license to operate suspended until the state’s Department of Health (DPH) deems it compliant with health care facility regulations. In May of this year it received numerous…
Faulty Pool and Spa Drain Covers Pose Serious and Sometimes Deadly Injuries
Eight pool and spa drain manufacturers are recalling drain covers after entrapment injuries and even incidents of drowning have affected individuals nationwide. The drains were incorrectly rated in regards to the water flow. Public pools and spas as well as…
Prescription Drug Errors and Injuries Rise in U.S. Hospitals
Medication errors at hospitals are on the rise. The Agency for Health Care Research and Quality (AHRQ) found that in one year, up to 1.9 million adverse reactions to medicines happened while a patient stayed in the hospital and 800,000…
Connecticut Clean Air Violations Pose Risks to Community
Each month the New England office of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finds businesses in violation of the Clean Air Act and right to know laws in Connecticut. Sometimes businesses fail to file chemical inventory forms, thus keeping the community…
Deadly Connecticut Lab Accident Raises Safety Concerns
Laboratory mishaps can have serious consequences for researchers, scientists, and even university students. No matter what the scientific specialty is, laboratories are rife with caustic chemicals, power equipment, and other potential hazards that can cause serious injuries and sometimes a…
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