Study: elderly patients with female doctors have better results
Many people who are in need of medical care don’t notice the difference of care if their doctor is a man or a woman. As people age, the degree and frequency of care increases, and it becomes very important that the elderly patient receives the best care possible.
BROOKLYN: Malfunctioning Escalator At Target In The Atlantic Terminal Mall In Fort Greene Leaves 7 Injured In Accident
TWO PEOPLE SERIOUSLY INJURED BROOKLYN, NEW YORK (December 20, 2016) An escalator accident at the Target located at the Atlantic Terminal Mall injured 7 people two of whom were injured seriously. An eyewitness to the accident said that one of the victims was an elderly woman. The escalators have been taken out of service pending […]
Top 4 Liability Issues Pertaining to Winter Weather
According to a National Center for Health Statistics report, winter cold causes over twice the number of deaths in the United States compared to summer heat. It is estimated that about 2,000 people die each year as a result of weather-related accidents and injuries. The report revealed that 63% of these deaths were caused by […]
BB Guns and the Law
A study has found that non-powder guns like BB guns, paintball pistols, and air rifles cause injury to as many as 21,000 people each year in the United States. According to an American Academy of Pediatrics’ Committee on Injury, Violence and Prevention report, in 2000, an estimated 21,840 non-powder gun-related injuries were treated in hospital […]
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.
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.
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.
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 […]