FAQs about Baycol and Rhabdomyolysis
During the early part of the 2000s, there were reports of fatal Rhabdomyolysis cases associated with the use of Baycol, the anti-cholesterol drug. Baycol was withdrawn from the market in the United States on August 8th, 2001. Since then, there have been thousands of cases filed against Bayer, the company that manufactured Baycol, over injuries […]
Misdiagnosis of Dengue Fever and Medical Malpractice
Dengue emerged to become a major medical problem all over the world since the 1950s. As many as 400 million people are infected every year across the globe.
C-Section Errors and Failure to Perform
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there were 2,699,951 vaginal deliveries and 1,284,551 cesarean section (C-section) deliveries in the United States in 2014. 32.2% of all deliveries were done through a C-section. C-sections are one of the most commonly performed procedures in the US.
Controlling symptoms of testicular mesothelioma
New York residents may know that mesothelioma is a cancer caused by exposure to asbestos. While it typically forms in the lungs, it can also occur in other parts of the body like the heart. The rarest form of mesothelioma occurs in the testicles, and there are 100 reported cases of the condition. Symptoms may include swelling of the scrotum or lumps or pain in the testicles.
Rapid diagnostic test for hepatitis C approved by WHO
Many people in New York suffer from hepatitis C, and an early diagnosis of the disease may lead to a better patient outcome. In developing countries where medical resources are scarce, diagnosis of hepatitis C can be difficult. A rapid diagnostic test for the disease that was developed in November 2016 may make diagnosis easier, even in places where there is no electricity.
Are Nursing Homes Liable When a Resident Falls?
According to statistics, approximately 1 to 2 million people aged 65 or older in the United States have been exploited, injured, or mistreated by a caregiver. According to research, roughly 1 of every 14 incidents involving elder abuse in domestic settings is actually reported to local or state authorities.
Pancreatic Cancer and Medical Malpractice
In 2016, pancreatic cancer became the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States, going up one spot from its number four position and surpassing breast cancer. This cancer is reported to be the 11th most commonly diagnosed cancer among men and 9th in the women population.
Nearly a third of pancreatic cancer patients misdiagnosed
New York patients may be dismayed to learn that approximately 31 percent of all pancreatic cancer patients are initially misdiagnosed, according to a study published in 2015. The study was led by a University of Utah surgery resident.
FAQs about Cerebral Palsy and Medical Negligence
Cerebral Palsy is one of the most common childhood disabilities that affects 3 out of every 1,000 live births in the US. Approximately 764,000 adults and children across the country currently have Cerebral Palsy. Roughly 500,000 children below 18 years currently have this condition.
FAQs about Birth Injuries
Each year, 6 to 8 out of every 1,000 infants born in the United States are born with a burn injury. This means that roughly 1 in every 9,714 individuals in the country are born with a birth injury. The 10 most common birth injuries include cerebral palsy, bone fractures, Erb’s Palsy (Brachial Plexus Palsy), perinatal asphyxia, caput succedaneum, cephalohematoma, intracranial hemorrhage, facial paralysis, subconjunctival hemorrhage, and spinal cord injuries.