Legislation recently signed into law in Oklahoma will effectively increase the penalties associated with DUI accidents that result in great bodily harm to another person. Under current Oklahoma law, any person driving under the influence of alcohol who causes great bodily harm to another driver, passenger or pedestrian faces a maximum sentence of five years in prison. According to the ...
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New DUI Law Increases Penalties for Drunk Driving in Oklahoma
Proposed Bill Would Allow Discharge of Private Student-Loan Debt During Bankruptcy
Senator Richard Durbin of Illinois took to task the private student-loan industry on Tuesday, calling for a new bill that would allow educational debts to be discharged during bankruptcy filing. According to research conducted by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, Americans owe approximately $870 billion in student loans, a figure which surpasses even the amount of outstanding auto loans or credit-card debt. The study also noted that more than a quarter of borrowers had past-due balances, a figure higher than previously reported, and nearly 5% of this population consisted of Americans 60 years and older.
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Consequences of Oklahoma DUI and DWI Charges
Being convicted of drunk driving in Oklahoma affects not only your ability to drive, it can also subject you to hefty fines and significant jail time, and may even interfere with your ability to obtain certain types of employment in the future. In Oklahoma, there is also something known as a “lookback period,” which is the period of time that ...
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Consequences of Oklahoma DUI and DWI Charges
Risks of SSRI Antidepressants Like Paxil Outweigh Benefits, Study Finds
Amid the ongoing debate about the safety and effectiveness of SSRI antidepressant drugs like Paxil, a new study has indicated that the side effects of this class of medication outweigh the benefits, suggesting that the drugs actually do patients more harm than good. The study was published online last week by the journal Frontiers in Evolutionary Psychology, and found that, ...
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Risks of SSRI Antidepressants Like Paxil Outweigh Benefits, Study Finds
Harmful Effects of Medical Errors and Medical Malpractice
Medical malpractice is a term that involves medical errors made by healthcare providers that are below the standard level of care and cause harm to the patient. Unfortunately, medical mistakes are not uncommon and can result in long-term injury, physical or mental disability, or loss of life for patients. In fact, research shows that medical malpractice plays a part in ...
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Harmful Effects of Medical Errors and Medical Malpractice
How Police Can Obtain Personal Cell Phone Data Without a Warrant
Ever wonder what cops learn by reviewing cell phone records, and how easy it is for them to obtain this information without a warrant? Unfortunately, the practice is a common one used by local law enforcement agencies across the country, including police forces in Oklahoma City. Thanks to a recent MSNBC report on the matter, this alarming issue has been ...
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How Police Can Obtain Personal Cell Phone Data Without a Warrant
PPHN Birth Defects Allegedly Linked to Paxil
Serious concerns have been raised about the safety of the antidepressant Paxil, due to research suggesting GlaxoSmithKline’s drug may be linked to serious birth defects like persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn (PPHN). Paxil (paroxetine) was initially approved by the FDA in 1992 as a treatment for major depressive disorder, and has since been additionally indicated to treat conditions like ...
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PPHN Birth Defects Allegedly Linked to Paxil
FDA Calls for Revised Propecia Label to Include Risk of Permanent Sexual Side Effects
The FDA announced its decision on Thursday to update the label for Propecia, a popular hair loss drug, to reflect the risk of irreversible sexual side effects in patients, even after use of the drug is terminated. According to the FDA, patients who use Propecia to treat their male pattern baldness may suffer from sexual side effects like erectile dysfunction, ...
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FDA Calls for Revised Propecia Label to Include Risk of Permanent Sexual Side Effects
FDA Announces Yaz Label Change to Reflect Blood Clot Risk
The FDA called for updated labels on birth control pills like Yaz and Yasmin to include the potential increased risk of blood clots. According to the FDA, some studies have shown that women who take oral contraceptives containing the synthetic hormone drospirenone, including Yaz and Yasmin, may have a two- to three-times increased risk of developing dangerous blood clots. The ...
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FDA Announces Yaz Label Change to Reflect Blood Clot Risk
Oklahoma Drug Offense Questions Answered
In an effort to crack down on drug possession, drug trafficking, and other drug-related crimes in the state, Oklahoma authorities are employing stronger tactics and assigning more stringent penalties to OK drug crimes. If you or a loved one is facing drug charges in Oklahoma, the following information can help you understand your charges, although nothing compares to hiring a ...
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Oklahoma Drug Offense Questions Answered