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.
FAQs about Dog Bite Injuries
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there are over 4.7 million dog bite incidents each year in the United States. Of these, 800,000 people will seek medical attention for their injuries – 50% are children – and 386,000 people will require emergency medical treatment. It should be noted that in the […]
FAQs about Suing Cruise Ships
According to statistics, 15 cruise ships sank between 2010 and 2013. In the period 2005 to 2013, a total of 79 cruise ship collisions were reported. During this same period, 101 fires in cruise ships were reported. Most of the statistical data that involves cruise incidents and passenger ship accidents is based on official reports […]
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.
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.
FAQs about Fire and Burns
According to the American Burn Association’s (ABA) National Burn Repository (NBR), there are roughly 486,000 burn injuries requiring medical treatment each year in the United States. There are about 3,275 deaths caused by fire or smoke inhalation. This total includes 2,745 residential fire fatalities, 310 car crash fire fatalities and 220 deaths caused by other […]
Common Hysterectomy Errors and Medical Malpractice
Hysterectomy ranks second among the most frequently performed surgical procedures, after caesarian sections, in the United States.
Diving, Drowning, and Near Drowning and Other Swimming Pool Claims and Suits
As per a report issued by the CDC, an average of 3,536 non-boating related fatal unintentional drownings occurred each year between the years 2005 and 2014 in the United States. This accounts for roughly about 10 deaths a day. About 1 in every 5 persons who die from drowning are under 14 and younger. For […]
FAQs about Workplace Injuries
As per a report issued by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, roughly 2.9 million non-fatal workplace injuries occurred in 2015 – a rate of 3.0 cases per 100 full-time workers. More than 50% of the 2.9 million or so cases involving private industry injuries and illnesses were related to days away from work, restriction […]
Wrongful Pregnancy and Medical Malpractice
At present, wrongful pregnancy lawsuits are recognized in only 42 of the states in the US. Of these 42 states, a whopping 31 states will not permit damages to be sought for child-raising costs.