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Hysterectomies and Medical Errors
Many women undergo hysterectomies for benign, non-life-threatening reasons, including fibroids, endometriosis, and prolapse. Physicians may express to their patients that a hysterectomy does not pose long-term health risks. A new study, however, suggests that women who undergo a hysterectomy, even when they keep their ovaries, develop a greater risk for heart disease and other health…
Read MoreADHD Drug Use During Pregnancy
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is estimated to affect approximately three percent of children, teens, and adults worldwide. Yet the use of stimulants, including methylphenidate, amphetamines, and others, to manage ADHD has increased by almost 800 percent between 1995 and 2015. Frighteningly, a recent study in the United States indicates the infants of mothers who…
Read MoreErrors in Genetic Testing
Genetic testing has become a valuable tool in diagnosing, treating, and preventing disease. Establishing a high genetic risk for certain diseases gives patients time to take preventive measures to avoid prolonged suffering. There is a risk in defensive medicine that patients may receive treatment that they do not really need. This risk is magnified when…
Read MoreThe Importance of Plastic Surgeon Certification
Plastic surgery is a growing field and an increasing number of practitioners are offering various cosmetic procedures. Because of the personal nature of plastic surgery and its desired outcomes, it is crucial to find the right professional to perform the procedure. Thorough research can help ensure that doctors have the proper certification for the necessary…
Read MoreNegligent Credentialing
Hospitals are big businesses, employing thousands of workers that must provide a standard of care that keeps patients safe while offering qualified medical services. A hospital requires the services of many professionals, from doctors and nurses, to medical assistants and technologists, and support staff such as clerical, janitorial, and maintenance. Though each employee has a…
Read MoreLegionnaire’s Disease in Hospitals and Nursing Homes
Patients go to hospitals, nursing homes, and other health care facilities to heal, but they may be putting themselves at risk in ways they do not anticipate. Preventable diseases such as Legionnaires’ disease can be spread easily in hospitals and nursing homes, infecting patients who are already vulnerable. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
Read MoreOff-Label Use of Medicine
A recent case has resulted in an ophthalmologist being held liable for injury to a patient who lost their vision from off-label use of a medication, known as Avastin. “Off-label” use is the unapproved use of a medication that has been approved for other uses. For example, if the FDA approves a drug to treat…
Read MoreMoving Patients to Hospice
Comfort care, also known as hospice care, is medical care designed to reduce a patient’s suffering during a terminal illness. After a patient has a severe stroke, there is no specific protocol for when they should be moved from the hospital to comfort or hospice care. A recent study has found that hospitals differ greatly…
Read MoreSleeping Doctor Facing Fines for Falsifying Patient Records
According to the New Jersey Board of Medical Examiners, a doctor is facing fines for falsifying patient records after he woke up from a nap. The patient who the Rutherford, New Jersey doctor treated for at least five years was taken to a local hospital after being found unresponsive at his home. The doctor requested…
Read MoreNew Jersey Medical Malpractice Lawyers Report on Safest New Jersey Hospitals
Most people are unaware that preventable medical errors kill as many as 1,000 people every day in the U.S. That staggering number is only a statistic until it affects someone you love. That is why it is so important to choose the safest hospital you can find when you are in need of medical care.…
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