Recent Posts in January, 2016

• A big hospital is no match for a good attorney

  Jan 31, 2016
  If you or a loved one has suffered an injury because of the negligence of a medical facility and its staff members, you may be considering filing a ...
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• Mount Sinai doctor investigated after inappropriate behavior

  Jan 23, 2016
  Not all medical malpractice cases result in a physical injury to the patient. The errors of a doctor or medical staff may be in the form of poor ...
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• Understanding informed consent

  Jan 21, 2016
  When faced with the possibility of surgical intervention, most patients experience a rush of anxiety, fear and questions. During the initial ...
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• Senate Report Implicates Olympus and FDA in Deadly Bacterial Infection

  Jan 20, 2016
  A Senate report released earlier this week found the superbug infection linked improperly-cleaned duodenoscopes to be more widespread than previously ...
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• Tecfidera Label Updated by FDA with PML Death Case

  Jan 19, 2016
  Tecfidera is a prescription drug used to treat people with relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis, a disease where the immune system eats away at the ...
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• Can senior neglect happen in your own home?

  Jan 17, 2016
  So many aging seniors are opting for in-home health care over the once popular assisted-living facilities. Common reasons cited for this change are ...
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• Button Battery Likely Cuase of Death of Young Girl

  Jan 13, 2016
  Cigarettes and hoverboards; what do they have in common? Lithium-ion Batteries. Many electronic cigarettes and so called hoverboards use lithium ion ...
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• Increased Regulation for TVM Devices

  Jan 12, 2016
  The FDA is increasing regulation for medical devices known as transvaginal mesh (TVM). These mesh devices are used for a number of reasons including, ...
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