Sunday, May 3, 2009

MedSave USA Forms Strategic Partnership With Magna Legal Services

MedSave USA (http://www.medsaveusa.com), a Long Island-based national provider of medical record retrieval services for legal and insurance industries, has forged a strategic partnership with Magna Legal Services (http://www.magnals.com) of Philadelphia. Together, the two companies will offer a broad array of litigation support services to the legal industry. In this climate of economic uncertainty, MedSave USA continues to diversify its business and to expand, last year opening offices in Boston, Philadelphia, Knoxville and Springfield, MA.

Hauppauge, NY (PRWEB) May 3, 2009 -- MedSave USA (http://www.medsaveusa.com), a leading national provider of medical record retrieval services, announced today that the company has forged a strategic partnership with Magna Legal Services (http://www.magnals.com) of Philadelphia.

"The services offered by MedSave and Magna create a natural synergy," noted Jeff Baker, President at MedSave. "While MedSave is a leading provider of record retrieval services, Magna is a recognized provider of court reporting, jury research and trial presentation support services."

Mr. Baker observed that the partnership strengthens each company's positions and service offerings. "Our clients now can work seamlessly through us to access services provided by Magna, and the same is true for Magna's clients."

Peter Hecht, Vice President of Business Development for Magna, added, "Our alliance with MedSave permits both companies to offer a broad array of litigation support services to our respective clients. In this economic climate, it's a welcome solution for all parties."

About MedSave USA:
MedSave USA is a leading national provider of medical record retrieval services to the insurance industry, legal firms, and third party administrators (TPAs).

For more than 15 years, MedSave has served the needs of its clients, delivering unsurpassed economy in tandem with high-tech record retrieval solutions. MedSave's proprietary STAR system is a web-based, digital tool that permits client access, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, for record retrieval information.

MedSave is headquartered in Hauppauge, NY, with offices in Boston, Philadelphia, Knoxville and Springfield, MA.

About Magna Legal Services:
Magna Legal Services is a Philadelphia company providing end-to-end legal support services to law firms, corporations and governmental agencies nationally. As an end-to-end service provider, the company provides strategic advantages to clients by offering legal support services at every stage of legal proceedings.

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New Study Confirms Herbal Supplements Can Cause More Complications With Cosmetic Plastic Surgery, According to Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Many people continue to pursue all-natural or herbal remedies in today's environment. Natural products or herbal supplements available over-the-counter without a doctor's prescription are often mistakenly believed to be free of significant risks. This is because most people consider the words "natural" or "herbal" as being virtually synonymous with safety and purity. Plastic surgeons have always warned patients about holding these supplements before surgical procedures since they can cause significant complications. A recent study revealed that almost 40% of plastic surgery patients use herbal supplements in the two weeks prior to undergoing surgery.

Park Ridge, IL (PRWEB) May 3, 2009 -- Many people continue to pursue all-natural or herbal remedies in today's environment. Natural products or herbal supplements available over-the-counter without a doctor's prescription are often mistakenly believed to be free of significant risks. This is because most people consider the words "natural" or "herbal" as being virtually synonymous with safety and purity. Plastic surgeons have always warned patients about holding these supplements before surgical procedures since they can cause significant complications. A recent study revealed that almost 40% of plastic surgery patients use herbal supplements in the two weeks prior to undergoing surgery. Although some herbal supplements may provide benefits during recovery, commonly used herbal medications such as ginkgo biloba, ginseng, garlic, echinacea, valerian root and others can have serious side effects effects for surgery patients.

"Stopping certain herbal supplements prior to surgery is just as critical as stopping aspirin, ibuprofen and many other common drugs that can cause problems with surgery," says Dr. Sam Speron, Chicago plastic surgery expert and consumer advocate. "The main concerns of any plastic surgeon are the interaction of herbal supplements with other medications. This can include cardiovascular side effects, alterations in mental status, and effects on coagulation with an increased risk of bleeding. ASPS and ASAPS Member Surgeons are first and foremost physicians, so these things are very important to them."   

A new study recently revealed that when undergoing plastic surgery, the most significant and potentially dangerous effects of alternative or homeopathic medicines occur during the surgery or immediate postoperative periods. Unfortunately, as many as 70% of patients may not disclose the use of alternative medications to their surgeon or conventional health care provider, sometimes because they feel these physicians have little knowledge or interest in naturopathic medicine or they feel physicians may disapprove of such treatments. Some patients simply fail to recognize the relevance of supplement usage to their current medical or surgical care. Patients need to be aware that full disclosure of all medications - both those that are prescribed and those that are obtained over-the-counter - is extremely important to their health and safety. They should also understand that inconsistent and unregulated manufacturing standards and lack of regulation for many herbal supplements mean that quality and dosage may vary considerably among similar products.

Herbal Medications to Avoid Within 2 Weeks of Surgery:

Bleeding effects   Drug interations

Gingko biloba   Echinacea
Garlic   Goldenseal
Ginseng   Licorice
Fish oils (omega-3 fatty acids)   St. John's wort
Dong Quai   Kava
Feverfew   Valerian root
   
Cardiovascular Effects    Anesthetic effects
Ephedra (tachycardia, hypertension and palpitations)   Valerian root
Garlic (hypotension)    St. John's wort
   Kava
Other   
St. John's wort and Dong Quai (photosensitivity)   
Ginseng (hypoglycemia)

Dr Speron says you can still undergo safe plastic surgery procedures but you need to disclose all herbal supplements or natural medications you are taking to your plastic surgeon.

Dr. Speron is the founder and medical director of the Park Ridge Center for Plastic Surgery. He is board certified with the American Board of Plastic Surgery and an active member of both the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (ASAPS).

For more Chicago plastic surgery or Chicago cosmetic surgery information, please visit our web site at www.prplastic.com or www.drsperonplasticsurgery.com, call us at 847.696.9900 or email us at prplastic (at) yahoo (dot) com . To order anti-aging or herbal supplements, please see our website at www.prskincare.com.

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Saturday, May 2, 2009

Jack Bernstein & Associates Expands Office Locations For The Convenience Of Its Clients

New offices opened in Nevada to better serve personal injury clients. The Law Offices of Jack Bernstein & Associates has expanded their client coverage in Nevada and the Las Vegas Area.

(Vocus/PRWEB ) May 2, 2009 -- Jack Bernstein & Associates is pleased to announce the opening of an office in Henderson, Nevada. The personal injury firm now has offices located in Las Vegas, Summerlin, and Henderson providing greater access for clients throughout Las Vegas and the surrounding communities.

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Jack Bernstein stated: "Throughout my 25 years representing victims of negligence, I have always tried to make myself and my firm as accessible to our clients as possible. Many of our clients are severely injured or without transportation making it very difficult for them to get to and from our office. It was a logical step for us to expand with office facilities in Henderson to make things more convenient for our clients."

In addition to having offices throughout the Las Vegas area, Bernstein added that the firm’s lawyers will always make “house calls” to client homes if that will make it easier on individuals.

Jack Bernstein & Associates only represents people that are injured as a result of the negligence of other people or businesses. The firm has had longstanding success protecting people’s rights who have been injured as a result of car accidents, slip and falls, nursing home neglect, and medical negligence.

Jack Bernstein & Associates, personal injury lawyers in Las Vegas, Nevada is also licensed to handle personal injury cases in the state of Arizona.

If you have been injured as a result of negligence, call Jack Bernstein & Associates at 702-434-4444 for a free consultation

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Williams Kherkher Investigates Hydroxycut Recall

Experienced Attorneys Launch Resource Center for Hydroxycut Victims

Houston, TX (PRWEB) May 2, 2009 -- Hydroxycut, a very popular series of supplementary weight loss pills and powders, has been pulled from the market by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

The popular brand of diet aids, which has been marketed as an all-natural way to lose weight and tone muscles, has been linked to severe liver damage and related health problems. So far 23 cases of liver damage linked to Hydroxycut have been reported to the Administration, but this number may be misleadingly small.

Hydroxycut recall attorneys Williams Kherkher are investigating the recent recall and have set up an informational online resource center to help victims of Hydroxycut-related health problems.

About Hydroxycut:
Because it was classified as a dietary supplement, as opposed to a medication, Hydroxycut was not strictly regulated by the FDA before being placed on the market. Instead, government officials have had to rely on voluntary reports of health problems associated with Hydroxycut. Officials have acknowledged that many adverse reactions to consumer products are never reported, making it difficult to know exactly how many people have truly been injured by Hydroxycut.

Researchers are still trying to identify which of Hydroxycut's ingredients is responsible for the liver damage it has caused. One possible candidate is hydroxycitric acid, which is derived from tropical fruit and can be linked to liver damage. The recall currently affects 14 Hydroxycut products, including:

  • Hydroxycut Regular Rapid Release Caplets
  • Hydroxycut Caffeine-Free Rapid Release Caplets
  • Hydroxycut Hardcore Liquid Capsules
  • Hydroxycut Max Liquid Capsules
  • Hydroxycut Regular Drink Packets
  • Hydroxycut Caffeine-Free Drink Packets
  • Hydroxycut Hardcore Drink Packets (Ignition Stix)
  • Hydroxycut Max Drink Packets
  • Hydroxycut Liquid Shots
  • Hydroxycut Hardcore RTDs (Ready-to-Drink)
  • Hydroxycut Max Aqua Shed
  • Hydroxycut 24
  • Hydroxycut Carb Control
  • Hydroxycut Natural

Up-to-date recall information is available at Williams Kherkher's Hydroxycut Resource Center.

Hydroxycut Symptoms

The symptoms suffered by Hydroxycut users have ranged from treatable jaundice to severe organ damage. People who have used Hydroxycut are advised to watch for signs of adverse health effects, including:

  • Nausea
  • Abdominal pain
  • Brown urine
  • Seizures
  • Cardiovascular problems

Tragically, this recall has been issued too late to save at least one person's life. A 19 year old male from the Southwest US was killed by liver failure in 2007 after using Hydroxycut. Another victim of this dangerous supplement has received a liver transplant, while one more is on a liver waitlist. The supplement's distributer, Iovate Health Services, has recalled a total of 14 products carrying the Hydroxycut brand name.

Contact Williams Kherkher

If you or a loved one has been hurt after taking Hydroxycut, you need to begin researching your legal rights and options right away. To learn more, contact Hydroxycut recall attorneys Williams Kherkher at 800-761-3187.

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Roni Deutch Celebrates the End of Tax Season with an Employee Appreciation Day And Competitive Softball Game

The employees of Roni Lynn Deutch, A Professional Tax Corporation celebrated the end of tax season with a day at the park and a softball game between the firm's attorneys and members of the legal staff.

North Highlands, CA (PRWEB) May 2, 2009 -- To celebrate the end of a hectic tax season, the nation's largest tax resolution law firm spent the afternoon at a local park, where the firm's team of lawyers played against the legal support staff in a heated game of softball.

"The past few months have been the busiest in the history of my law firm," notes The Tax Lady Roni Deutch. "My attorneys and legal staff have been amazing. They have really gone above and beyond to keep up with the additional work. I appreciate their hard work and wanted to show it by throwing an afternoon picnic at a local park for them."

The past few months have been the busiest in the history of my law firm
On Wednesday, April 22, Roni excused her attorneys and legal support staff at 10 AM to nearby Carmichael Park. There they enjoyed a relaxing late morning and sunny afternoon with a catered BBQ lunch and refreshments. They also had the 1st annual Roni Deutch Softball game. The teams were broken up into the attorneys against legal support staff.

"It was a great game," notes Jane Stecklein, one of the law firm's attorneys. "There was good camaraderie between the legal staff and the attorneys. We won in the end, and the final score was 11 to 9. The attorneys took the lead in the last inning. Justin Hein hit a two-run triple in that inning, which put us in the lead."

"Even though they lost," continued Stecklein, "the members of the legal staff played exceptionally well. James Owens was great in the outfield and Ben Pollack even made an amazing one handed catch."

To see pictures of the law firm's employees enjoying the picnic and softball game, you can check out a photo album from the event on Ms. Deutch's Flickr account.

Millions of people recognize tax attorney Roni Deutch as The Tax Lady®. She has been helping taxpayers nation-wide resolve their tax liabilities for eighteen years. As an industry leader, she has saved her clients tens of millions of dollars and has helped thousands of families settle their back taxes.

About Roni Lynn Deutch, A Professional Tax Corporation
Roni Lynn Deutch, A Professional Tax Corporation is a nationally recognized law firm that has been helping clients find solutions to their back tax liabilities for eighteen years. To find out more about the law firm or its IRS tax relief services, visit their website at RoniDeutch.com or call 1-888-TAX-LADY. To learn more about The Tax Lady Roni Deutch, you can visit her blog or YouTube profile.

The Tax Lady's Guide To Beating The IRS And Saving Big Bucks On Your Taxes
(BenBella Books, February 15, 2009, Paperback Price: $16.95, ISBN 978-1-933771-77-9)

Contact:
Nicole Elton
Roni Lynn Deutch, A Professional Tax Corporation
877-232-8477 Ext. 2410
http://www.ronideutch.com

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Shocking News: 62 Percent Against Government Health Products Regulation according to ConditionNutrition.com

62% of recent ConditionNutrition.com survey respondents on over the counter health products believe that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) should not regulate these products This health products' survey illustrates peoples’ views on the reliability of government regulation.

ConditionNutrition.com Tampa, FL (Vocus/PRWEB ) May 2, 2009 -- According to a recent survey, which asked respondents whether they believed that over the counter health products should be regulated by the FDA, approximately 62% of the 2445 respondents said no. Out of the rest of the votes, 24%, or 857 individuals, agreed that over the counter health products should be regulated and 12%, or 293, were not sure. These results lead one to conclude that there is lack of support for federal regulation.

The reasons for these responses varied tremendously. One respondent stated no because, “it will take too long for products to come out.” Another said no because he believes there is, “too much government as there is.” Most of the comments posted with a no response felt that the government is ineffective at monitoring the products they are already responsible for overseeing. Conversely, another respondent agreed that the government should regulate supplements because they have, “teenagers in sports and want to make sure they are safe” or believe that, “certain products should be regulated.”

it will take too long for products to come out.
This survey is a follow up to a ConditionNutrition.com press release from April, 2, 2009, which discussed several companies that have come under fire for false claims and labeling, such as BSN and Hi-Tech Pharmaceuticals. While 62% of respondents disapprove of government regulation of sports nutrition, it is still important to make sure that you are buying legitimate products from a familiar brand. In today’s society of genetically modified foods and factory farming, now more than ever people need health products to get their daily value of vitamins and minerals and essential amino acids.

The survey only pooled 2445 responses and offers intriguing glimpse into how people not only view over the counter health products, but the government as well. Avid users of health products believe that results speak for themselves and when they look and feel better they know it works. Research and development is also a concern since we all want companies to have the ability to produce the very best. Regardless of the business interests, Condition Nutrition is committed to doing further independent, unbiased surveys on the hot topics of sports nutrition.

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Insurance Defense Law Firm Receives Recognition from Martindale-Hubbell�

Maryland based Saunders & Schmieler, P.C. recently received the honor of listing in the 2010 Martindale-Hubbell® Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers™ guide.

We pride ourselves on the level of service we give our clients and the legal community. We are very honored and pleased to have received such a distinguished award

Silver Spring, MD (Lexis Nexis/PRWEB ) May 2, 2009 -- Saunders & Schmieler, P.C. recently received the honor of listing in the 2010 Martindale-Hubbell® Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers™ guide. Fewer than five percent of all law firms in the United States qualify for this elite status. The Maryland, Washington D.C. and Virginia based insurance defense law firm will be listed among 8,500 of the most prestigious and distinguished attorneys in the United States.

"We pride ourselves on the level of service we give our clients and the legal community. We are very honored and pleased to have received such a distinguished award," said Jeffrey Schmieler, founding partner of Saunders & Schmieler, P.C.

Through the years, Bar Register has established itself to be a valuable resource to legal professionals in identifying outstanding counsel in specific locations and practice areas. To be eligible for Bar Register, Saunders & Schmieler, P.C. must have already received an AV® rating, the highest rank awarded by peers based on abilities and ethics in the legal profession.

About Saunders & Schmieler, P.C.
With locations in Maryland, Virginia and Washington D.C., Saunders & Schmieler, P.C. is the trusted legal resource for insurance defense law and other areas of practice. For more information on Saunders & Schmieler, P.C., please visit our website at www.sslawfirm.com or call (301) 588-7717.

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