According to NJ.com, over the course of two months, approximately 50 children were given breast cancer treatment medication instead of the fluoride pills they were prescribed. The error occurred at the CVS in Chatham, New Jersey from December 20, 2011 through February 20, 2012. The pharmacy mixed up 20 mg Tamoxifen tablets with 0.5 mg fluoride
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Recognizing Threat of Colon Cancer During National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
Colorectal cancer is a life-threatening disease and, as with all cancers, must be diagnosed correctly and timely in order to give the patient the best treatment options and overall prognosis. According to The Cancer Institute of New Jersey (CINJ), colorectal cancer is the third-most common form of cancer in both women and men, as well as the
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International Playthings Recalls Tumblekins Toys Due to Laceration and Choking Hazards
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has announced the voluntary recall of approximately 31,000 Tumblekins Toys by New Jersey-based International Playthings LLC. The toys can break into small sharp pieces, posing laceration and choking risks to children. There have been no reported injuries as of yet, however, there has been one report of a toy breaking
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Blume Forte Attorney Carol Forte Obtains Settlement in NJ Birth Injury Case
Carol L. Forte, partner at the New Jersey personal injury law firm Blume Forte, obtained a $682,500 NJ birth injury settlement on behalf of a young girl who suffered a brachial plexus injury during birth as the result of a negligently and inappropriately resolved shoulder dystocia. Shoulder dystocia occurs when a baby’s shoulder becomes stuck
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