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There’s A Lot in the News About Hair Relaxers and Uterine Cancer: How Worried Should We Be?

Lawsuits against hair relaxer manufacturers – and a study about relaxers — is raising concerns over their safety. Allure asked gynecologic oncologists and the study’s lead author: What does this all mean? BY DEANNA PAI November 2, 2022 UPDATE (February 8, 2023, 2:02 P.M. ET): Almost 60 lawsuits against hair relaxer manufacturers are now being … Continue reading “There’s A Lot in the News About Hair Relaxers and Uterine Cancer: How Worried Should We Be?”

Hair straightening chemicals associated with higher uterine cancer risk

NIH study finds Black women may be more affected due to higher use. >Women who used chemical hair straightening products were at higher risk for uterine cancer compared to women who did not report using these products, according to a new study from the National Institutes of Health. The researchers found no associations with uterine … Continue reading “Hair straightening chemicals associated with higher uterine cancer risk”

Study Finds Possible Link Between Hair Straightening Chemicals and Uterine Cancer

Women who use chemical hair straighteners and relaxers may have a higher risk of uterine cancer, according to a new study from researchers at the US National Institutes of Health (NIH). The study findings were published on October 17, 2022, in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute. Study details The researchers used data from … Continue reading “Study Finds Possible Link Between Hair Straightening Chemicals and Uterine Cancer”

As Impact of Technology Grows, Plaintiffs Firms Must Respond With Creativity

Recently, our own Sam Coffey was invited to contribute to the Daily Business Review on Technology and the Law The technology sector has out-paced legal liability issues. In recent years, we have seen lawsuits against major companies that are blurring definitions that were once taken for granted. The world’s obsession with technology has certainly resulted … Continue reading “As Impact of Technology Grows, Plaintiffs Firms Must Respond With Creativity”

Recall of Exactech Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene Knee Inserts with an 8-year shelf life

A Dear Healthcare Professional Letter has been issued by Exactech Pte Ltd to inform healthcare professionals of the recall of Exactech Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE) Knee inserts labelled with an 8-year shelf life. These inserts were packaged in vacuum bags that did not contain an additional oxygen barrier layer consisting of Ethylene Vinyl Alcohol … Continue reading “Recall of Exactech Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene Knee Inserts with an 8-year shelf life”

Coffey McPharlin is featured on CBS 4: Monetary Settlements Continue To Be Recovered 2 Years After Explosion At Plantation Shopping Plaza

PLANTATION (CBSMiami) – Over two years ago an explosion rocked a Plantation shopping plaza leaving many hurt and destroying businesses. Fast forward to now the debris is clear and the plaza has reopened, but what remains the same is the impacts for those who were injured in the blast. “There are people as far north as in … Continue reading “Coffey McPharlin is featured on CBS 4: Monetary Settlements Continue To Be Recovered 2 Years After Explosion At Plantation Shopping Plaza”