Inferior vena cava filters used to prevent pulmonary embolism are associated with major risks such as recurrent deep venous thrombosis and inferior vena cava thrombosis.
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
Surgical errors, while sadly common, are nonetheless dangerous and devastating. A surgical error can take months or years to be properly diagnosed and can even
Starting in 2019, under the newly introduced “Medical Device Guardian’s Act”, healthcare facilities, such as hospitals, nursing homes and outpatient treatment facilities will be required
A common issue among medical malpractice suits is that the deadlines are relatively tight. The current law requires that patients file their lawsuit with 2.5
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
Recent cutting edge science has shown that there are various other long term effects of using PPIs including: dementia, increased prevalence of myocardial infarction, acute
A study published in the New England Journal of Medicine found that doctors who are sued once for malpractice are more likely to be sued
Johnson and Johnson (J&J) has been ordered to pay a $124 million marketing penalty for their drug Risperdal. Risperdal is an atypical antipsychotic medication that
No one likes admitting that they cannot take care of their loved ones. Putting your grandparent or parent in a nursing home is felt like
The states of Washington and California are suing the New Jersey-based pharmaceutical giant for misrepresenting the risks of its vaginal mesh implants. Attorneys General Kamala
Recent data suggests that the benefits of fluoroquinolones do not outweigh the adverse effects of the drugs for patients with sinusitis, bronchitis, and uncomplicated urinary
Hospitals are bound by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (or “HIPAA”), which essentially enshrines a patients’ right to privacy. This prohibits hospitals, doctors,
Operating rooms at the Northport, LI Veterans Administration (VA) Hospital were closed since February due to sand-sized black particles falling from the air ducts. Air
When we trust our healthcare to doctors and nurses, especially when facing surgery, we never consider the possibility of serious errors occurring during the procedure.
Added to the serious side effect of kidney failure and ketoacidosis in Invokana users, comes news from the FDA that there is a serious risk of amputation
When someone hears the term medical malpractice, they automatically assume it is the lawsuit between a patient and his or her doctor. And while many
Family members faced with the long-term care options of a loved one usually weigh the pros and cons of both nursing home facilities and in-home
It’s no secret that doctors don’t have the best reputation for being great listeners. In fact, some studies suggest that roughly 17 seconds after patients
A new study on patient safety, published last week in the BMJ, found that “medical errors” in health care facilities account for around 251,000 deaths
The constant presence of multiple alarms in New York health care facilities can be a contributing factor to medical mistakes and negligence. In New York,
For most surgical patients, the moment between going to sleep and waking up is the most carefree moment of the entire surgical process. So long
Personal injury cases after a birth injury can be quite complicated. For parents, facing the possibility of their child suffering an injury as the result
Although we may assume that most hospital-related injuries are physical in nature, they can occasionally take on a different form. A New York hospital is
We hear about nursing home neglect and elder abuse all the time. Unfortunately, it is likely happening more often than we know about. One of
Unfortunately, many initiatives to make medical practices safer usually only come after there has already been a loss. As a clinic in New York is
Hypoxia is the term used to describe an inadequate amount of oxygen going to the brain. This is most commonly suffered by infants before, during,
Pursuing a medical malpractice lawsuit after suffering an injury or loss can be one of the most difficult challenges an individual ever faces. Depending on
Chinese social media sites have recently been very engaged in a vaccine scandal. The police in Eastern China have recently arrested thirty-seven people who were
Invega associated with Diabetic Ketoacidosis Invega, or Paliperidone, is an antipsychotic medication manufactured by Janssen Pharmaceuticals under Johnson and Johnson. It works by altering the
Doctors in New York State are undergoing a dramatic change in the method in which they prescribe medication to their patients. At the end of
According to Consumer Reports, a surprising number of doctors are reportedly on probation for serious offenses such as drug addiction, unprofessional behavior and sexual misconduct.
Suit against Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc., was started in federal court in New Jersey last week by a man who had previously had a Bard
The term caput succedaneum might not usually be synonymous with medical malpractice. However, when this condition leads to other complications and is left untreated, it
It is no secret that nursing home neglect and elderly abuse are growing problems. For the many American families that have loved ones in a
The quality of medical care and the liability for medical malpractice on cruise ships has been problematic. The question of whether the medical staff or
