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Dallas nurse Nina Pham is free of Ebola, health officials say

CBS DFW: Dallas nurse Nina Pham, who was infected with Ebola while she was treating Thomas Eric Duncan, is now free of the virus, health officials announced today.

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Photo via NBCNews.com

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Staying Healthy

“People who visited their doctor at least twice a year were 3.2 times more likely to keep their blood pressure under control than those who saw their doctor once a year or less…” The American Heart Association did a recent study on high blood pressure and how it can affect multiple areas of your health; these are key factors in maintaining a long and happy life. Doctor visits were found to be the greatest predictor on health; those who visited the doctor were the healthiest.

Your health is very important. Being a firm that mostly represents truckers and those injured on the job, we see a lot of health issues and we hope that you take care of yourselves. Make necessary lifestyle changes such as losing weight, eating healthy and engaging in physical activity, and if necessary, take the proper medications. 

  See the article for more information:

http://blog.heart.org/seeing-doctor-twice-a-year-helps-keep-blood-pressure-under-control/ 

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7.4-magnitude earthquake strikes off coast of El Salvador

NBC News: A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck off the southern coast of El Salvador late Sunday, USGS said. A tsunami threat was initially issued, but quickly passed. Cities along the coast were urged to remain observant. Follow updates on BreakingNews.com.

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Motorcycles + Wet Roads = Dangerous Situation

It is dangerous at times to drive a car on a wet road, but it becomes even more dangerous for motorcycle. This video is a great look at the hazardous conditions of wet roads and just how hard it is on motorcycle drivers. Tony Brock is an avid motorcyclist and Brock Law Offices has represented many motorcycle accidents in the past. If you have been a victim of an accident or injury, give us a call for a FREE consultation at [phone].

http://www.weather.com/safety/autosafety/motorcycles-wet-roads-dangerous-situation-20140907 

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Three Short Walks Reverse Harmful Effects Of 3 Hours Of Prolonged Sitting

Recent studies show that people who sit for prolonged periods have a higher chance of experiencing negative health conditions. Long periods of sitting has been linked to health conditions such as high cholesterol, obesity, high blood sugar, metabolic syndrome, and a larger waist circumference that is associated with metabolic disease and cardiovascular problems.

Truck drivers are an example of this kind of work. Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) is sadly becoming an issue we see more and more.Remember 3 walks of 5 minutes distributed throughout 3 hours of prolonged sitting reverses harm caused to leg arteries.

If you have been a victim of the job, please give us a call. Free consultations at [phone].

http://www.neomatica.com/2014/09/09/three-short-walks-reverse-harmful-effects-3-hours-prolonged-sitting/ 

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Frequently Asked Question #49: Question: What is the “Alphabet” Test? Answer: This test, is not a valid test. This test requires a person to recite a portion of the alphabet. For example, the person is instructed to start with a specific letter, D, and stop at a specific letter, T. This...

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The Role of Forensic Work in Dispensing Justice

Despite the alleged inaccuracies in the depiction of forensic work in TV shows, the fact remains that it is a very crucial aspect in proving a criminal case. While there are other kinds of evidence that can be used – eye witness testimonies, electronic or other paper evidence, circumstantial evidence, etc. – DNA testing still is regarded as one of the best types of evidence when prosecuting criminal cases.

With so much at stake, it is therefore highly important that the integrity of such forensics testing be maintained as securely as possible.

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Tesla unveils new Model S with autopilot mode

Slate: Tesla CEO Elon Musk showed off a new line of dual-motor, all-wheel-drive versions of its Model S sedans. Musk also announced a new autopilot system that can sense objects around the car and can tell “if there’s a car in your blind spot, or if you’ve got a highway barrier on one side.”

The new Model S sedans can go from zero to 60 miles per hour in 3.2 seconds.

Photo: Tesla is adding autopilot features to the existing Model S sedan as well as the newer all-wheel-drive models. (via Slate)

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Malala Yousafzai and Kailash Satyarthi win Nobel Peace Prize

NBC News: Pakistani teen Malala Yousafzai, who was shot in the head by the Taliban for advocating girls’ education, and Indian children’s rights advocate Kailash Satyarthi have been awarded the 2014 Nobel Peace Prize.

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Photo: Getty Images via NBCNews.com

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Still no answers, even on World Egg Day. 

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Preventable Medical Errors

Research shows 440,000 patients die each year from preventable medical errors.

But finding out how safe your local hospital is can be a difficult task. 

Recently, an arm of the federal government called the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced it was going to stop tracking and publicly reporting eight egregious medicals errors that included when foreign objects are left in patient’s bodies after surgery and when a patient receives the wrong blood type in a hospital!

The good news is that after the USA Today exposed this policy decision and after many patient safety groups weighed-in, the federal government reversed its decision and will now resume reporting these errors.

Preventable medical errors kill and seriously injure hundreds of thousands of Americans every year. Any discussion of medical negligence that does not involve preventable medical errors ignores this fundamental problem. And while some would prefer to focus on doctors’ insurance premiums, health care costs, or alternative compensation systems – anything other than the negligence itself – reducing medical errors is the best way to address all the related problems. Preventing medical errors will lower health care costs, reduce doctors’ insurance premiums, and protect the health and well-being of patients.

States across America are considering legislation that would limit the rights of injured patients while providing no accountability for medical errors.

Tell your representatives about the preventable medical error epidemic plaguing this country and urge them to prioritize patient safety and transparency! 

We have helped several victims of medical error and have helped to get them financial compenstation, corrective medical care and most importantly peace of mind. If you have been a victim of a preventable medical error, you need to call us today! Call [phone] for a FREE consultation and find out what we can do for you.

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4-year-old's death linked directly to enterovirus

Reuters: A 4-year-old boy’s death last month is the first that can be linked directly to a potent enterovirus strain that has sickened more than 500, many of them children. A New Jersey health official said Sunday that Eli Waller’s cause of death was determined to be Enterovirus D68, based on test results from the CDC. At least four others have died, but it is unclear how much of a role the virus played.

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Just a few short weeks left! 

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Wal-Mart cutting health benefits for 30K part-timers

Associated Press: Wal-Mart is falling in line with most of its retailing peers in announcing cutbacks on part-time workers’ eligibility for health insurance. The nation’s largest private employer cited rising costs, saying far more US employees and their families are enrolling in its health care plans than it had expected following the rollout of the Affordable Care Act. 

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We Won!

Brock Law Offices won Office of the Week from B107.3! Debra and Cecelia entered us to win and we did; we won two bags of Colby Ridge popcorn, a floral arrangement from the Stem Gallery, a pair of sunglasses from PearlVision with two bottles of glass cleaner, and a dozen bagels from Bagels & Joe! We are also now entered to win Office of the Month for free lunch at Tico's!

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News You Can Use

An interesting article and some information you may want to know!

Corolla compact cars from the 2006 to 2010 model years are being inspected. It has recently been reported that they are accelerating unexpectedly at low speeds and causing crashes. Analysis of complaints filed with the agency show 83 crashes and 34 injuries.

Be aware and if you are a victim of a motor vehicle accident involving any kind of car, give us a call!

http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_TOYOTA_UNINTENDED_ACCELERATION?SITE=AP&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT  

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Frequently Asked Question #48: Question: What is the “Counting Backwards” Test? Answer: This test, is not a valid test. It is a divided attention test that requires a person to count out loud a set of numbers in reverse order. For example, the person is instructed to count starting with 56...