Recent Posts in June, 2016

• .IVC Filters and Blood Clots

  Jun 30, 2016
  Inferior vena cava filters used to prevent pulmonary embolism are associated with major risks such as recurrent deep venous thrombosis and inferior ...
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• FDA Updates SGLT2 Warnings for Invokana and Farxiga

  Jun 30, 2016
  On June 14, 2016, the FDA posted on its website, updates of warning labels on two Type 2 diabetes drugs to warn of acute kidney injuries: ...
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• Sometimes Nursing Home Neglect Is Not Easy To Spot

  Jun 28, 2016
  There are a number of reasons why we may seek help caring for elderly loved ones such as their health may dictate the need for consistent medical ...
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• Common Causes of Surgical Errors, Part 2

  Jun 26, 2016
  Surgical errors, while sadly common, are nonetheless dangerous and devastating. A surgical error can take months or years to be properly diagnosed and ...
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• Medical Device Guardian's Act Expands Adverse Event Reporting Requirement

  Jun 25, 2016
  Starting in 2019, under the newly introduced "Medical Device Guardian's Act", healthcare facilities, such as hospitals, nursing homes and outpatient ...
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• Study Finds Smaller Doses of Heartburn Drugs May Benefit Women Just as Well as Larger Doses

  Jun 17, 2016
  Most people who take PPIs remain on the drugs for years. However, due to increasing evidence suggesting the acid reflux drugs can lead to a world of ...
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• Common Causes of Surgical Errors, Part 1

  Jun 17, 2016
  Surgeries are inherently dangerous. That is why most (if not all) hospitals will have you sign a release form. That release form only protects the ...
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• State Senate debates bill to extend medical malpractice deadlines

  Jun 17, 2016
  A common issue among medical malpractice suits is that the deadlines are relatively tight. The current law requires that patients file their lawsuit ...
  Posted By Rheingold, Giuffra, Ruffo & Plotkin LLP
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