Diagnosing Meckel’s diverticulum

Robert Wolff November 30, 2016

Some New York residents may suffer from a condition known as Meckel’s diverticulum. This occurs when a small sac develops in the intestinal wall where it may obstruct the intestines. Symptoms include vomiting, pain, abdominal cramps and possibly bleeding, but it can be difficult to diagnose because these are the symptoms of many other conditions as well. It is sometimes misdiagnosed as appendicitis and discovered when surgery is being done for appendicitis.

Medical Malpractice Related to Internal Organ Damage and Bleeding

Gary Silverstein November 29, 2016

Medical malpractice is one of the leading causes of death in the US. For inpatient incidents, 34% of medical malpractice claims consist of surgery errors. When it comes to outpatient side, 46% of all medical malpractice claims are made up of errors in diagnosis. Medical malpractice is one of the leading causes of death in the US. For inpatient incidents, 34% of medical malpractice claims consist of surgery errors. When it comes to outpatient side, 46% of all medical malpractice claims are made up of errors in diagnosis. Victims of surgical errors are particularly vulnerable to damage and bleeding of internal organs, which sometimes can

Most Common Types of Medical Malpractice Claims

Gary Silverstein November 29, 2016

As per a report issued by Journal of the American Medical Association, medical negligence is said to be the third leading cause of untimely deaths in the United States, right behind heart disease and cancer. Additionally, according to the 2016 medical malpractice payout analysis by Diederich Healthcare, malpractice payouts increased for the third year in a row in 2015. Payouts across the US totaled $3.95 million, which is an increase of 1.68% from 2014.

The discovery of harm rule and medical malpractice

Gary Silverstein November 29, 2016

Most legal claims are subject to a statute of limitations. These limitations define the amount of time a person has to file a legal claim after the event has taken place. Once the time limit specified in the statute of limitations has passed, an individual may very possibly have their claim dismissed. However, some states have enacted what is known as a “discovery of harm” rule.

Misdiagnosis of Tonsil Cancer and Medical Malpractice

Gary Silverstein November 28, 2016

According to a report issued by cancer.net, it was estimated that 48,330 adults – 34,780 men and 13,550 women – would be diagnosed with oral or oropharyngeal cancer. Rates of these types of cancer are more than double in men as compared to women.

Study looks at medication errors in nursing homes

Robert Wolff November 28, 2016

Adults that reside in New York nursing homes rely on health care providers for all of their basic needs. Given their living situation and health status, nursing home residents are particularly vulnerable to medical errors including medication mistakes. A study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society analyzed the impact of medication errors on nursing home residents.

Misdiagnosis of Throat Cancer and Medical Malpractice

Gary Silverstein November 26, 2016

Based on 2009 to 2013 cases and fatalities, the number of new larynx cancer cases was 3.2 per 100,000 adults while the number of deaths was 1.1 per 100,000 adults, both men and women.

Hepatitis C Infection and Medical Malpractice

Gary Silverstein November 24, 2016

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in 2014, an estimated 30,500 cases of acute hepatitis C virus infections were reported in the US. There are an estimated 2.7 to 3.9 million people who have chronic hepatitis C across the nation. The CDC also reports that roughly 75% to 85% of those infected with hepatitis C virus stand the chance to develop chronic infection.

Retained Placenta Mismanagement and Errors and Medical Malpractice

Gary Silverstein November 24, 2016

According to statistics, out of 9,714 births in the United States, one includes a birth injury. There are about 28,000 birth injuries reported every year in the US.

Hepatitis and Liver Failure and Medical Malpractice

Gary Silverstein November 24, 2016

The number of people in the United States with liver diseases such as liver cancer, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and hepatitis C is increasing at an alarming rate. It is estimated that there are at least 30 million people in the US with some form of liver disease – this is 1 in 10 Americans.

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Diagnosing Meckel’s diverticulum

Medical Malpractice Related to Internal Organ Damage and Bleeding

Most Common Types of Medical Malpractice Claims

The discovery of harm rule and medical malpractice

Misdiagnosis of Tonsil Cancer and Medical Malpractice

Study looks at medication errors in nursing homes

Misdiagnosis of Throat Cancer and Medical Malpractice

Hepatitis C Infection and Medical Malpractice

Retained Placenta Mismanagement and Errors and Medical Malpractice

Hepatitis and Liver Failure and Medical Malpractice

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