News Tagged ‘Colorado

Button cell batteries can be lethal if ingested

Button Cell Battery 100x100Parents should be aware of a hidden danger that could cause serious and even death to young children – small button cell batteries found in bathroom scales, remote controls, iPod chargers, and even musical greeting cards. If ingested, the tiny lithium batteries can bore holes through tiny a esophagus and surrounding organs causing serious and often permanent problems.

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Hyperbaric chamber therapy may help heal brain injuries

marine 100x100Traumatic brain injures, called TBI for short, have been named as the “signature ” of war veterans returning home from duty in Afghanistan and Iraq. Now medical researchers are planning to launch a study that will test the effectiveness of hyperbaric chambers in treating veterans with brain injuries.

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Brake problems prompt Toyota vehicle recalls

toyota logoConcerns over brake problems in extremely cold temperatures with some Toyota vehicles has promoted Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A. Inc., the U.S. division of Japan’s Toyota Motor Corp., and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to voluntarily about 95,700 Toyota and Scion vehicles.

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California grower recalls salmonella contaminated lettuce

recalled romaineA California produce grower has recalled romaine lettuce that was distributed throughout 29 states, Canada, and Puerto Rico because of salmonella contamination. Tanimura & Antle, Inc. of Salinas, Calif., issued the after the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture detected salmonella on the lettuce in a randomized test.

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Research suggests brain injuries may shorten lives

traumatic brain injury 100x100Recent clinical studies indicate that people who received a traumatic brain injury in the past may be at risk of dying earlier from complications resulting from the , according to a report published by ABC News.

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Teens who lost legs in crash settle lawsuit against Isuzu

A night at a high school dance ended in tragedy for two Berthoud, Colorado teens. Tyler Carron and Nikko Landeros were on their way home from a dance on January 15, 2007, when the 17-year-olds noticed a flat tire on Carron’s 1999 Isuzu Trooper.

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Prius presents potential dangers

A recent report by ConsumerAffairs.com, a web site that provides information including consumer news, recalls, and scam alerts, warns motorists of several dangerous problems associated with the popular Toyota Prius hybrid automobile that could result in serious . The most dangerous complaints submitted to the watchdog web site about the vehicle include unintended acceleration, poor or non-existent traction control, and unusual tire wear.

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