When we see our family practitioner for something simple like a sore throat, we are not too shocked when told it is a common cold
Nursing home neglect and abuse is a disturbing occurrence that happens all too often. Sometimes, nursing home abuse is obvious and other times it may
The FDA recently released an alert to healthcare professional regarding the Lariat Suture Delivery Device, manufactured by SentreHEART. The device uses a tiny lasso like
On the heels of the Flint water crisis, news emerged over the past few weeks of contaminated water in Hoosick Falls, a village in Rensselaer
Medical malpractice claims can be filed against doctors, hospital staff and facilities. In the event a nurse is found negligent, the facility that employs him
The thought of those responsible for the care and keeping of our loved ones being the very same people who abuse and neglect them is
Oxygen deprivation during childbirth can cause catastrophic injuries and even the death of an infant. Although many complications can lead to oxygen deprivation at any
If you or a loved one has suffered an injury because of the negligence of a medical facility and its staff members, you may be
Not all medical malpractice cases result in a physical injury to the patient. The errors of a doctor or medical staff may be in the
When faced with the possibility of surgical intervention, most patients experience a rush of anxiety, fear and questions. During the initial consultation and planning stages
A Senate report released earlier this week found the superbug infection linked improperly-cleaned duodenoscopes to be more widespread than previously thought. The bacteria, known as
So many aging seniors are opting for in-home health care over the once popular assisted-living facilities. Common reasons cited for this change are affordability, comfort
Cigarettes and hoverboards; what do they have in common? Lithium-ion Batteries. Many electronic cigarettes and so called hoverboards use lithium ion batteries because of their
The occasional doctor visit, check up or preventative care appointment can still run into the hundreds of dollars depending on the service received. Even with
Pharmaceutical giant, Boston Scientific Corporation, recalled its global supply Chariot Guiding Sheaths which total 7,000. The recall was initiated because parts of the device can
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently announced it will be opening an investigation into Essure, a permanent non-surgical birth control device manufactured by
Birth injuries can range in severity from very mild to catastrophic and many times are caused by improperly trained staff or doctor negligence during delivery.
A surgical site infection is an infection in the portion of the body a surgical procedure was performed on. Although many infections are relatively minor,
Nursing home abuse and neglect is a topic that many people shy away from. Whether it is because it is so difficult to comprehend or
Many times hospital negligence cases are not identified until years after the injury takes place. After so long, some patients may have a hard time
The birth of a healthy baby is one of the most wonderful events of a parent’s life. Usually, births go as planned and without incident.
Many high schools have athletic programs that entrust the care and keeping of their student athletes to the skill of athletic trainers. These health care
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced the results of a collaborative effort with other government agencies to identify potentially unsafe or tainted dietary supplements.
By Thomas P. Giuffra It has been a long road for the four people involved in a nursing home abuse case cover-up, but finally, more
Giving birth is by far one of the most beautiful things a person can experience. It is also one of the most traumatic. According to
Black-box bills like the one known as Raina’s Law are making their way around several states including New York. These bills have been gathering support
For victims of a medical malpractice case, the confusion and frustration they experience can lead them to feel isolated and alone. For many, the only
For most women, the birth of their child tops the list of the most beautiful moments in a lifetime of experiences. However, occasionally there are
Most of us can’t even imagine what it would feel like to be hurt by those we trust to treat and cure us. When we
By definition, elder sexual abuse is any unwanted sexual contact of an individual that is 60 years old or older. While most of us can’t
When an infant suffers in any way, the parents often struggle with guilt and emotional pain. Sometimes those injuries are suffered during delivery, and in
If you are a consumer (and who isn’t) you owe it to yourself to read the series of articles that the New York Times ran
Xarelto and Eliquis–the so called NOAC drugs–are presenting life threatening problems for emergency rooms, which reflect on the potential for suits both against the drug manufacturers and
The national average wait time for patients to see a doctor in the ER is approximately 28 minutes. Here in New York, the wait time is three
Researchers have reported recently that fluoroquinolone antibiotics may be associated with an increased risk for life-threatening aortic aneurysm and aortic dissection. A case-control analysis of
The American Cancer Society has issued new guidelines recommending less screening for breast cancer. The new guidelines suggest women should start getting mammograms at 45
