Questions about Prevacid and Possible Kidney-Related Side Effects
Posted on June 9, 2016
Studies have linked certain popular stomach acid medication with a very dangerous risk. Anapol Weiss Partner Tracy Finken answers a few important questions about these drugs and what patients can do. Prevacid and other proton pump inhibitors have been in the news a lot lately. What’s going on? Two population-based analyses published in January 2016 associated proton pump inhibitors, or...
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Six Surgical Mistakes with Deadly Consequences
Posted on June 8, 2016
Surgical mistakes are the stuff of nightmares: a surgeon amputating the wrong limb, a patient contracting an infection from unsanitary equipment, or even an instrument being left inside of a patient. While mistakes like these are rare, they can have serious or even fatal consequences. The following examples are among the mistakes that may occur during surgery: Damage to organs,...
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Risk Factors and Medical Negligence that Can Cause Macrosomic Complications
Posted on June 7, 2016
Macrosomic babies, or babies that are “large for gestational age,” have a birth weight of over 4,000 grams (8 lb 13 oz). Approximately nine percent of babies are born macrosomic. Macrosomia can lead to severe complications during pregnancy including shoulder dystocia and ensuing brachial plexus injuries, oxygen deprivation and brain damage, lacerations of the birth canal, uterine rupture, and urinary...
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Proper Fetal Monitoring May Prevent Birth Trauma
Posted on June 6, 2016
Pre-birth fetal monitoring is designed to prepare you and your doctor for your birth and to give warning signs if anything is abnormal with your baby. Since your baby can’t tell you if anything is wrong, your doctor needs to carefully monitor him or her throughout the pregnancy. The following tests may be necessary if you have a high-risk pregnancy...
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7 Questions For Your Pharmacist to Help Prevent Medication Errors
Posted on June 3, 2016
Although your doctor and pharmacist are experts in their fields, patients should pay careful attention and ask questions whenever they’re prescribed a medication. Even the best pharmacists make mistakes sometimes, but patients can avoid problems by staying alert and involved in their medical treatment. Here are some questions that you should ask your pharmacist whenever you are picking up a...
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5 Umbilical Cord Accidents Than Can Lead to Birth Injuries
Posted on June 2, 2016
The umbilical cord provides oxygen and essential nutrients to a fetus during pregnancy while also carrying away waste products. It is a life-giving connection between the baby and the mother. However, certain umbilical cord accidents can occur during pregnancy, labor, and birth that may endanger the health or life of the infant. If your child suffered from a birth injury...
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Fighting the Harm Caused by Medical Malpractice
Posted on June 2, 2016
In May 2016, a study published in the British Medical Journal revealed errors in health care facilities may be the third-leading cause of death in the U.S. The new research, a fresh look at four large studies, found that medical mistakes kill an estimated 251,000 patients in the U.S. every year – a substantially higher number than previously reported. Seventeen...
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Common Causes of Erb’s Palsy Birth Injuries
Posted on June 1, 2016
Erb’s palsy, a form of brachial plexus palsy, is a lifelong birth injury that causes weakness and loss of motion in the arm, wrist and/or hand. One to two of every 1,000 babies have been diagnosed with Erb’s palsy, but the condition is preventable. Erb’s palsy can develop when a brachial plexus nerve is stretched so badly that it ruptures or...
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5 Questions to Ask when Hiring a Medical Malpractice Lawyer
Posted on May 31, 2016
When a patient has been seriously hurt by medical negligence, choosing a qualified medical malpractice lawyer is crucial to obtaining financial recovery for the preventable harm that occurred. Finding the right attorney can seem like a daunting task, as countless law firms advertise their services online, in newspapers, on TV and elsewhere. To begin to narrow the selection process, prospective...
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5 Things to Know About Working with A Vaccine Lawyer and VICP Claims
Posted on May 31, 2016
Vaccinations save lives and prevent dangerous diseases, but children and adults can suffer severe and permanent adverse reactions in very rare cases. Below are answers to some frequently asked questions about working with a vaccine lawyer, obtaining compensation for injuries, and more. How do I receive compensation for an adverse vaccine reaction? The National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP) is...
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Tips for Patients to Help Prevent Medical Negligence Errors
Posted on May 27, 2016
A new study has found that medical errors in hospitals and other health care facilities may now be the third-leading cause of death in the U.S. These instances of medical negligence claim the lives of 251,000 patients in the U.S. every year, which accounts for about 9.5 percent of all annual deaths. What can patients do to protect themselves from...
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What to Bring to Your Initial Medical Malpractice Lawsuit Consultation
Posted on May 24, 2016
A productive and informative initial consultation with a medical malpractice lawyer depends on preparation – not just by the attorney and his or her legal team, but also by the prospective client. Below are a few items that will provide valuable information to help a medical malpractice attorney evaluate your case. Consider obtaining these items as soon as possible prior...
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