Articles by Sara Goldstein
Fault in Semi-Truck Accidents -
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Sara Goldstein
Every year in the US, thousands of people are injured in accidents with semi-trucks. Often times these accidents involve several vehicles. Due to the size of semi-trucks, these accidents commonly result in serious or fatal injuries. In addition to the potential for injury, multiple vehicle...
Train Accidents in Maryland -
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Sara Goldstein
Train Accidents in Maryland The number of train accidents has been increasing in recent years. Unlike vehicle collisions, train accidents usually result in catastrophic injuries, an enormous death toll and a tremendous amount of property damage. A multitude of factors often contribute to train...
BOTOX® Cosmetic Alternative Xeomin Now Available in U.S -
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Sara Goldstein
The use of liquid injections to help preserve an appearance of youth in facial skin is one of the most common plastic surgery procedures today. Dermal fillers contain different ingredients to create a youthful appearance, but BOTOX® Cosmetic contains Botulinum toxin type A. Botulinum toxin...
Cosmetic Procedures for Baby Boomers on the Rise -
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Sara Goldstein
It's no secret that this recession is hurting nearly everyone, especially those who deal in luxuries, such as elective plastic surgery. An unlikely generation has been helping keep the plastic surgeons in business: the Baby Boomers. The Baby Boomer generation is now creeping into their...
Birth Defects from Computer Industry Chemical Exposure -
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Sara Goldstein
Individuals who work or were previously employed by the semiconductor chip industry from 1986 to 2000 are at an increased risk of developing serious life-threatening injuries due to their exposure to toxic chemicals and other substances. Both direct and indirect exposure to air contaminated with...
What are the Risks Associated with Dental Implants? -
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Sara Goldstein
Even though implant dentistry is considered a fairly new branch of dentistry compared to some other branches, dental implants have been available for more than three decades. The procedure is relatively safe and permanent, but as with any type of surgery there is a possibility...
Drug Side Effects and Seizures -
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Sara Goldstein
It is an unfortunate fact that certain medications can provoke seizures. For some, the provoked seizure will be the only seizure they experience. For those with a history of seizures, certain medications can precipitate another seizure. Medications That Can Lead to Seizures While the following...
Fat Transfer for Breast Augmentation -
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Sara Goldstein
As women age, they may begin to feel distress that weight they gain is going to their stomach and thighs. This can be especially true with women who have small breasts. However, an answer to this comes as something of a "twofer." Transferring fat from...
Breast Augmentation and Pregnancy/Breastfeeding -
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Sara Goldstein
Women considering breast augmentation often want to know how the procedure will affect pregnancy and breastfeeding later in life or how pregnancy and breast feeding will affect their breasts with implants. It is safe to have breast augmentation before pregnancy , but there are...
Keeping Expectations Real with Breast Augmentation -
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Sara Goldstein
Most women who have undergone breast augmentation will tell you it was worth it and that they are very happy with the results. However, there are some women who are not happy may have been under the impression that breast augmentation would be a cure-all...
How to Choose a Workers' Compensation Lawyer -
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Sara Goldstein
If you are injured on the job or become sick due to the type of work you perform and can no longer work, you are probably worried and even frightened that you may not be able to provide for you and your family. If you...
How to Deal with Traffic Violations -
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Sara Goldstein
"Bad boys. Bad boys. Whatcha gonna do when they come for you?" Yes, we have all heard the catchy little theme song to "Cops," the longest-running show on television with no scripts, no actors, and no rehearsal. And when they do come for you in...
Lake County, Illinois Car Accident Statistics -
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Sara Goldstein
Car accidents in Illinois are declining, though the extent of the decline is difficult to determine due to a change in the car accident reporting threshold that began in 2009. For Lake County, which includes the cities of Waukegan, Libertyville, and Grayslake, car accident statistics...
Medication Mistakes Atlanta -
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Sara Goldstein
Medication mistakes happen in Atlanta and other places around Georgia just like they do around the rest of the country. There are a number of causal factors in these types of errors beginning with issues related to product labeling, packaging and distribution of medications by...
Diabetes and the Eyes -
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Sara Goldstein
Diabetes is the leading cause of blindness in adults aged 20-74, increasing the importance of regular visits to an ophthalmologist for diabetics. Diabetes increases your risk for several vision problems, and early detection can prevent, or seriously reduce your risk for permanent vision impairment. Increased...
Male Breast Reduction -
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Sara Goldstein
Gynecomastia is the medical term for excessive fatty tissue that can build up in the chest or breast region of males. This highly embarrassing problem can be caused by a number of factors, but the end result is almost always an increased sense of self-consciousness...
Arkansas Car Accident Statistics -
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Sara Goldstein
Every year, thousands of people are injured or killed as the result of a car accident in Arkansas, and in many cases the accident was not the fault of the injured party or the deceased victim. In 2008, more than 600 people lost their lives...
Saline vs Silicone Breast Implants -
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Sara Goldstein
As late as fall of 2006, most women in America did not have a choice in deciding what type of implants to have when undergoing cosmetic breast augmentation . Fortunately, the FDA finally allowed manufacturers who meet their rigorous criteria to return their silicone gel...
How Lasers can Treat Spider Veins -
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Sara Goldstein
At the very least, spider veins are a nuisance. Whether they appear on your feet, legs or face, most people find them unattractive and will go to great lengths to hide them. Women with spider veins on their legs may stop wearing the skirts and...
Which Kind of Tooth Crown is Right For Me? -
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Sara Goldstein
One of the big benefits brought to us by cosmetic dentistry is increased choice. In past decades, crowns were made of metal, usually a gold alloy, and there was no choice. But today, most people are concerned that their smile not be marred by a...
