BAYONNE: Prince Adepoju Injured After Nearly Drowning In Swimming Pool Accident On Royal Caribbean Cruise Ship

Robert Wolff July 2, 2016

CRUISE SHIP MAY BE LIABLE FOR DROWNING ACCIDENT BAYONNE, NEW JERSEY (July 1, 2016) An 8-year-old boy is in critical condition after nearly drowning in a tragic swimming pool accident as he was on a cruise ship, according to NY Daily News. (map) Authorities have been able to identify the boy on the cruise ship as Prince Adepoju. Prince was on the Royal Caribbean Anthem of the Sea Cruise Ship when the accident took place. Upon finding the boy crew workers started performing CPR and directed the ship to return to the New York Harbor. The boy was later transported to the Staten Island University Hospital where he remains in stable

Common Forms of Ophthalmology Malpractice

Robert Wolff June 30, 2016

According to a study published in the Archives of Surgery in 2009, the highest rate of incorrect procedures within the operating room involves ophthalmology cases.

Hemorrhoid Surgery and Medical Malpractice

Robert Wolff June 30, 2016

According to research, surgical errors occur more than 4,000 times a year in the United States. A study published in the Journal of Patient Safety, suggests that between 210,000 and 440,000 patients who visit hospitals for treatment succumb to some form of preventable harm that leads to a fatal end. Not impressive but it is enlightening.

Understanding the critical danger posed by untreated jaundice

Gary Silverstein June 30, 2016

There is no question that one of the most exciting yet singularly stressful times in lives of parents are the hours, minutes and even seconds leading up to the birth of a child. That’s because most are acutely aware of everything that can go wrong during labor and delivery.

What Constitutes LASIK Malpractice?

Robert Wolff June 30, 2016

According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), about 600,000 LASIK vision correction procedures are performed every year in the United States. If you look at the information provided by the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, LASIK eye surgery has an impressive success rate and 96% of patients achieve 20/20 vision or better after undergoing this type of surgery.

Study highlights need for accurate MRI testing

Gary Silverstein June 29, 2016

A recent study conducted with help from a New York radiologist has demonstrated that breast MRIs are susceptible to major error when they are performed while the patient is in the wrong position. The researchers say that MRIs should be done while the patient is in the supine position, also known as lying face-up, so that they can have the best opportunity for successful surgical results.

Brain Injuries Caused by Medical Malpractice

Robert Wolff June 28, 2016

According to a report released by the CDC, traumatic brain injury, or TBI, is a major cause of disability and death and responsible for nearly 30% of all injury deaths in the United States. Each day, close to 138 people in the country meet fatal ends due to injuries that include TBI.

How concerned do I need to be about diagnostic errors?

Gary Silverstein June 28, 2016

The medical community here in the U.S. was rocked by the recent publication of an eye-opening report in the BMJ, formerly known as the British Medical Journal, which made some altogether astonishing findings concerning our nation’s rate of preventable medical errors.

Medication error may have caused boy’s death

Robert Wolff June 27, 2016

A physician might prescribe clonidine, an antihypertensive medication, to treat high blood pressure. The medication is also used to treat children dealing with ADHD. However, a numerical error resulting in an 8-year-old Colorado boy receiving 1,000 times the appropriate dose may have contributed to his death on June 8, 2016.

Tips for preventing potential anesthesia-related risks

Robert Wolff June 25, 2016

Although anesthesia-related injuries are quite rare, there still are some slight risks involved. However, with a few tips, New York patients who are facing surgery can feel confident.

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BAYONNE: Prince Adepoju Injured After Nearly Drowning In Swimming Pool Accident On Royal Caribbean Cruise Ship

Common Forms of Ophthalmology Malpractice

Hemorrhoid Surgery and Medical Malpractice

Understanding the critical danger posed by untreated jaundice

What Constitutes LASIK Malpractice?

Study highlights need for accurate MRI testing

Brain Injuries Caused by Medical Malpractice

How concerned do I need to be about diagnostic errors?

Medication error may have caused boy’s death

Tips for preventing potential anesthesia-related risks

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