New York patients may be dismayed to learn that approximately 31 percent of all pancreatic cancer patients are initially misdiagnosed, according to a study published in 2015. The study was led by a University of Utah surgery resident.
In 2016, pancreatic cancer became the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States, going up one spot from its number four position and surpassing breast cancer. This cancer is reported to be the 11th most commonly diagnosed cancer among men and 9th in the women population.
Each year, 6 to 8 out of every 1,000 infants born in the United States are born with a burn injury. This means that roughly 1 in every 9,714 individuals in the country are born with a birth injury. The 10 most common birth injuries include cerebral palsy, bone fractures, Erb’s Palsy (Brachial Plexus Palsy), perinatal asphyxia, caput succedaneum, cephalohematoma, intracranial hemorrhage, facial paralysis, subconjunctival hemorrhage, and spinal cord injuries.
Being provided with the incorrect dosage of medication can severely affect an individual’s health. New York residents may be interested to know that the electronic dosage technology used by many medical professionals could be causing health issues for some seniors.
People in New York who suffer from allergies to medications have limited options when they need treatment for illnesses. One of the most commonly diagnosed medication allergies comes from penicillin. However, it is estimated that millions of Americans who believe they are allergic to penicillin may have been misdiagnosed.
Hysterectomy ranks second among the most frequently performed surgical procedures, after caesarian sections, in the United States.
New York residents who have had spinal surgery may be aware of Failed Back Surgery Syndrome. It is a term that refers to the condition of continuous pain, and is not meant to indicate that an error occurred during a surgery. The residual pain in the back or leg can lessen over time, but it may not completely dissipate. It can also worsen a few months after the surgery because of the formation of scar tissue around the spinal nerve root.
At present, wrongful pregnancy lawsuits are recognized in only 42 of the states in the US. Of these 42 states, a whopping 31 states will not permit damages to be sought for child-raising costs.
A new study by researchers of patient safety has revealed that medical errors are the third-leading cause of death in the United States. It claims 251,000 lives each year, which is more than Alzheimer’s, respiratory disease, stroke, and accidents.
WORKER KILLED IN FATAL ACCIDENT HENRIETTA, NEW YORK (December 5, 2016) – An industrial worker was killed in a tragic accident after an apparent malfunction with a 200 ton metal press. Authorities have been able to identify the worker that died as Daniel A. Mayer of Fairport. The company has not released any further details about exactly what happened. The Mersen company website says that it is a “expert in electrical power and advanced materials.” Police will continue to investigate what happened in order to determine liability. The RMFW Law Firm would like to extend its deepest condolences to the family of Daniel Mayer who worked at
