Following yesterday’s post on “Robotripping,” getting “high” on legal, over the counter (“OTC”) drugs, you are probably concerned and asking, “What can we do to keep our families safe ?” Today’s post looks at useful information regarding cough suppressants and cold medications that contain dextromethorphan (AKA “Dex”). According to Consumer Reports: Do not give these…
Continue readingWho would have thought that cough suppressants and cold medicines would become the new fad drugs for young abusers looking for an easy “high ?” Just because the cough syrups are sold over the counter (“OTC”) without a doctor’s prescription, it does not mean they are without risks. At the Landau Law Shop, we recommend…
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NOT some “bean counter,” corporate administrator or insurance company representative. When it comes to patient safety, I agree with American Medical Association President-Elect Peter Carmel, M.D., Dr. Carmel is a professor and chief of neurological surgery (adult and pediatric) at UMDNJ. He is also an internationally recognized expert in pediatric neurosurgery, who previously held the…
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The costs of medical care are on everyone’ mind these days. Having worked for the incoming President of the American Medical Association (“AMA”), Doug Landau has long advocated for positive changes in the delivery and economics of the delivery of medical services in the United States. The subject is complex, and there are many competing…
Continue readingThe rubber stamp used to be lethal weapon in an insurance company’s arsenal. A “DENIAL” by a health insurance company used to be the final word on treatment for many American families. However, it’s a new day for American consumers; the Affordable Care Act enlarges the rights of insureds to appeal denials. These rights include…
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