On Thursday, June 2, 2011, New Jersey enacted new legislation (#A3744/S2752) mandating that every newborn in New Jersey be required to undergo congenital heart disease screening. The pulse oximetry test, or “pulse ox,” painlessly and non-invasively measures the percentage of oxygen in the newborn’s blood; and therefore is an indicator of how effectively the newborn’s
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General Motors Recalls 4,678 Vehicles for Windshield Wiper Flaw Posing Visibility Hazard
A National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) vehicle recall announcement reported that General Motors LLC is recalling approximately 4,674 vehicles due to a flaw in windshield wipers that could lead to visibility hazards, which can increase the risk of having an accident. Included in the recall are certain 2011 model year Chevrolet Colorado and GMC
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FDA Consumer Warning: Illegal Products Falsely Marketed as Antimicrobial Dietary Supplements
In a May 2011 press release, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warned consumers about the potential dangers of using products advertised as dietary supplements that are also marketed as antimicrobial (antibiotic, antifungal or antiviral) drugs. According to the FDA, these antimicrobial dietary supplements are illegal and falsely marketed to treat illnesses like upper respiratory
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Fatal New Jersey Trench Collapse Accident in Knowlton Township
A man was killed in a New Jersey trench accident when the trench he was working in collapsed around him. According to The Express Times, the trench was being dug for residential sewer work. Knowlton, New Jersey Fire & Rescue personnel arrived on the scene and performed CPR on the victim while he was being transported
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10 Residents of Jersey City Building Suffer Symptoms of Carbon Monoxide Exposure
Six adults and four children who are residents of a building in Jersey City were taken to the hospital after experiencing symptoms of carbon monoxide (CO) exposure. According to The Jersey Journal, residents suffered dizziness, wooziness and other symptoms relating to being exposed to high amounts of carbon monoxide. Residents reportedly heard carbon monoxide alarms go
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