Recent Posts in April, 2013

• .DIAGNOSTIC ERRORS AS BASIS OF GOOD MEDICAL MALPRACTICE SUIT

  Apr 30, 2013
  Doctors tend to complain that they are forced to do unnecessary tests due to fear of getting sued for medical malpractice. But the truth is that many ...
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• First Mirena Suit Filed in MDL Litigation

  Apr 29, 2013
  Jennifer Vezina, a Vermont resident, has become the first women to file a suit for injuries from the use of the Mirena IUD in the newly created ...
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• CAUSATION AND PREVENTION OF CEREBRAL PALSY

  Apr 29, 2013
  By Paul Rheingold Brain damage at birth due to insufficient oxygen, or hypoxia is recognized as the cause of cerebral palsy. It is also a condition ...
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• 3T Design Recalls Bicycles

  Apr 29, 2013
  3T Design has recalled Cervelo Bicycles with Aura Pro Handlebars due to the risk that the clamps can detach during riding causing the rider to lose ...
  Posted By Rheingold, Giuffra, Ruffo & Plotkin LLP
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• Malpractice During Orthopedic Surgery

  Apr 26, 2013
  By Paul Rheingold An important new medical study of the consequences of orthopedic surgery documents a large number of instances where the doctor was ...
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• ACTOS BLADDER CANCER TRIAL EXPOSES DAMAGING EVIDENCE

  Apr 26, 2013
  By: Kelda Doherty Takeda Pharmaceutical Co, Asia's biggest drug maker is facing the first of over 3,000 suits being brought against it due to ...
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• Attaching photos to X-rays could reduce mistakes

  Apr 26, 2013
  According to one study, doctors and radiologists in New York might be able to cut down on errors is by attaching photos of patients to X-rays. A ...
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• A WIN FOR ALBANY NURSES

  Apr 26, 2013
  By: Charles Lee The situation is this- Albany Medical Center, Ellis Medicine, St. Peter's Hospital, Northeast Health, and Seton Health, pooled ...
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