The FDA is increasing regulation for medical devices known as transvaginal mesh (TVM). These mesh devices are used for a number of reasons including, pelvic
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
The FDA has issued its most serious recall, Class 1, on MicroPort Orthopedics’ Profemur Long Cobalt Chrome 8 Degree Varus/Valgus Modular Neck devices. The Shanghai-based
The FDA issued a warning last week that Abbvie’s hepatitis C treatments Viekira Pak and Technivie can cause serious liver injury mostly in patients with
Two nursing home workers could face felony charges of elder abuse for images of a resident they captured on their cell phones and posted on
Results of a study of more than 6000 patients aged 65 years and older indicated that the use of cholinesterase inhibitors (donepezil), galantamine (marketed by
During election time, we are used to being bombarded with mudslinging allegations that our favorite presidential hopefuls are not as great as we had hoped.
Thomas P. Giuffra, partner at the law firm of Rheingold Giuffra Ruffo Plotkin & Hellman LLP, won his 18th million dollar verdict last week in
For the past few years, the FDA has warned that ibuprofen, naproxen, and other NSAID (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) type painkillers may cause an increase of risk for
Heater-cooler devices are used during cardiothoracic surgeries, as well as other medical and surgical procedures to warm or cool a patient to improve health outcomes.
Losing a loved one is one of the most difficult things an individual will face in their lifetime. Having to say goodbye to them is
Ever since the first approval of medical devices in 1976, the FDA has been struggling to keep up with the pace of technological advancement. Many
Five years ago, Plaintiff received a diagnosis of thymic cancer, something no one wants to hear. Plaintiff was only 41 at the time of diagnosis.
For many of us that read about hospital negligence cases, it is usually the patients that suffer a loss during or after treatment. In a
