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HHS report finds patient neglect, false billing in hospice care provided under Medicare
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Inspector General has just released a report on hospice care provided through Medicare. After synthesizing patient records and Medicare patient data from more than a decade, the Inspector General concluded that, while most patients can rely on hospice care to relieve their suffering, some hospice providers are
Can a DUI affect my gun permit?
It’s bad enough that you’re facing a DUI charge with potential consequences that include losing your driver’s license, mandatory jail time, fines, probation, and attendance at an alcohol education class. But what about your handgun carry permit? If you have an existing carry permit you will not lose it for a first offense DUI conviction.
Are there effective treatments for TBI?
The problem of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) goes beyond sports, such as football or soccer, involving frequent head contact. After all, TBIs occur in all sorts of settings, including car wrecks, falls and other accidents. Recent sports-related TBI research has increasingly put scrutiny on the cumulative trauma from heading a soccer ball or a blow
What are the penalties for a 4th or subsequent DUI in Tennessee?
As you probably know, Tennessee has some of the toughest penalties around for drunk driving. That is especially true for repeat offenders. While ordinary DUIs are misdemeanors, a fourth or subsequent DUI offense is considered a Class E felony punishable by up to six years in prison. In Tennessee, a fourth or subsequent DUI conviction (for a
Study: Female soccer players more affected by heading than males
Scientists have already shown that female soccer players are at a greater risk of concussion than male players. A new study indicates that the problem may encompass lesser injuries, as well — specifically, the “sub-concussive injuries” caused by soccer’s signature move, the header. The new study, published in the journal Radiology, examined the “white matter”
Personal cancer vaccines and immunotherapy: 3 things to know
Immunotherapy uses substances that stimulate the immune system to prevent or treat cancer and other diseases. It is an emerging field bringing signs of hope for cancer patients and their families. One form of immunotherapy involves the use of personalized cancer vaccines (PCVs). As, researchers are seeking to use these PCVs as an effective way
Presence of asbestos confirmed in Manhattan steam pipe explosion
On July 19 at about 6:40 a.m., a 20-inch steam pipe exploded under a street in New York City’s Flatiron district. Five people suffered minor injuries from the explosion, which tore a hole in the street and caused a geyser of white smoke and debris. That debris contained asbestos, tests indicate. The asbestos-laden plume could easily
Autonomous vehicles could change DUI laws
Your safety is never guaranteed when you’re behind the wheel. Even if you are being responsible, other drivers may not be. They may be texting, checking Twitter for the latest news or worse, drinking and driving. In 2016, nearly 40,000 people died in vehicle accidents. A quarter of them died in accidents involving alcohol. Autonomous vehicles
What are Tennessee’s penalties for 2nd and 3rd DUI offenses?
Tennessee has some of the toughest DUI laws in the U.S., and that means that people convicted of a second or third DUI offense face some serious penalties. As we discussed earlier on this blog, a first-time DUI conviction results in mandatory jail time, fines, loss of license for a year, and other penalties. The penalties only
Ups and downs of home trampolines
Family trampolines are popular across Tennessee. Drive around any neighborhood in the Chattanooga area, and you’ll likely see them dotting yards on both sides of the street. Regardless of the size, trampolines have one thing in common: they are dangerous, especially for children. Private trampolines are responsible for nearly 100,000 ER visits each year. Injuries