On behalf of Daniel C. Minc Complications from this procedure may be indication of medical negligence. An upper endoscopy is a test that allows a
Parents of infants have long been concerned with their children rolling in their sleep and falling out bed during the night. Consequently, bed rails were
This article looks at the so-called “July Effect” when patient deaths are rumored to spike at hospitals.
In the medical profession it is known as the “July Effect:” a midsummer phenomenon during which patient deaths at hospitals are said to spike. The most common explanation for the July Effect is that July is when many medical school graduates take up their residencies at teaching hospitals throughout the country, which in turn leads to an increase in hospital errors and a deterioration in patient care. In recent years, a number of studies have been conducted to verify whether the phenomenon is an urban legend or based in fact. So far, those studies have suggested evidence for and against the notion that the July Effect may be rooted in reality.
Malpractice by a cardiologist can easily result in life-threatening injuries for a patient. All doctors take an oath to do no harm. Unfortunately, that oath
The rate of Cesarean sections varies greatly from hospital to hospital. Mothers in New York should be aware of the risk associated with the procedure.
For some mothers in New York, a Cesarean section may be necessary for the health of the mother or the baby. For others, the procedure may be completely optional, and even performed when it is not necessary. In any case, there are serious risks the mother should be aware of. The surgery itself is complicated, and it could create an opportunity for a negligent physician to make a dangerous mistake.
That is one of the reasons many people prefer to birth vaginally. According to a recent report, one of the biggest risk factors linked to receiving a C-section is actually the hospital the mother goes to.
What Are Bedsores? Bedsores, also known as pressure sores or pressure ulcers, are painful skin and tissue lesions. They can be caused by humidity, friction,
On behalf of Daniel C. Minc Boy developed epilepsy following "off-label" use of drug to treat spasms A couple from upstate New York were recently
Colonoscopies and other similar procedures used to diagnose gastrointestinal problems are considered routine for most adults. However, like any medical treatment, there are risks involved,
Knowing about the birth injuries most commonly resulting from c-sections can help parents better understand the risks. Those living in New York who are expecting
The Brain Injury Association of America, known as BIAA, has declared March 2013 to be Brain Injury Awareness Month. According to BIAA, 1.7 million traumatic
