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Birth Control Pills Recalled Amid Faulty Packaging
An American drug manufacturer recently issued a nationwide recall for its birth control product, fearing that misplaced capsules in its pill packages could result in unintended pregnancies. The packages should have contained 24 capsules with hormones, followed by four placebo capsules – but that sequence was mistakenly reversed during packaging. The order of the pills…
Read MoreRisk of Gastric Balloon Complications
Gastric balloons allow obese patients to lose weight quickly by temporarily controlling their appetite. Recently, however, concerns have surfaced over the safety of gastric balloons after several patients died. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has confirmed that their deaths were related to the devices and are rolling out new safety warnings to accompany them.…
Read MoreDancing Surgeon Facing Lawsuits
An Atlanta-area certified dermatologist is facing multiple lawsuits from women claiming they were injured by the doctor who danced and sang while performing surgery on them in her office. Not only did the dermatologist videotape the performances, she posted them on her own YouTube channel for promotional purposes. Nearly 100 women have come forward to…
Read MoreMillions of Americans Taking Wrong Pills for Heart Disease
A recent study has revealed that many Americans may be taking the wrong medications to address cardiovascular disease and stroke risks. A patient’s heart attack or stroke risk is often assessed through a routine set of questions, but those questions are based on data that was gathered approximately 70 years ago from people who were…
Read MoreRisks of Unnecessary Cesarean Deliveries
A Cesarean-section (C-section) delivery can put a mother at risk for serious consequences, including blood clots, infections, prolonged recovery time, chronic pelvic pain, and problems with future deliveries. There may be risks to infants, too. Infants delivered by C-section may face an increased risk of developing diabetes or breathing problems like asthma. Although Cesareans are…
Read MoreNew Jersey’s Safest Hospitals
The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades survey has been released twice annually since 2012. The survey measures how safe a hospital keeps a patient while they are being cared for, rather than focusing on the doctor’s care. This grading system was developed because of a 1999 report by the Institute of Medicine. That shocking report revealed…
Read MoreMisdiagnosis of Pregnancy-Related Conditions
Pregnant women undergo various tests at different points in their pregnancies to determine if babies are healthy and free from any types of diseases or disorders. Despite the administration of tests for Cystic Fibrosis, Down Syndrome, Fragile X Syndrome, Spina Bifida, Sickle Cell Disease, and Preeclampsia and related medical conditions, misdiagnosis of these and other…
Read MoreForeign Objects Left in the Body
Even simple surgical procedures can have unexpected complications. Some of these complications can be prevented if proper protocols are followed. But when medical professionals lose focus, or miss crucial details, patients can suffer serious harm. In some cases, foreign objects may be left in the patient after the surgery is completed, leading to severe pain,…
Read MoreSexual Assault and Malpractice in New Jersey
Over twenty years ago, the New Jersey Supreme Court issued an important decision, which remains relevant to the #MeToo movement, addressing whether a gynecologist that sexually assaulted his patients was covered by medical malpractice insurance. The Appellate Division held that the doctor’s insurance policy was sufficiently broad enough to cover sexual misconduct that occurred during…
Read MoreBirth Injuries and Autism
A new study reveals that there may be a connection between birth injuries and autism. It is now believed by physicians that at least 80 percent of children who suffer from an attention deficit disorder or autism also experienced a birth injury. Injuries that occur to the baby during labor and delivery can severely damage…
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