Resident shift proposal may increase patient risk
A proposal regarding an increase in shift hours for new residents at hospitals in California and across the country is being pushed by a doctors’ training group. The change from 16 to 28 hours appear to be good in terms of preparing new residents for full time work. However, it could create dangerous situations for patients who need doctors to be alert during urgent times. There is prevailing evidence that has indicated that lengthy work shifts and exhaustion are primary factors of doctors’ errors as well as car accidents.
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 […]
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 Baycol was withdrawn from the market in the United States on August 8th, 2001.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 […]
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.
The Holidays are Here…Be Very Careful
The holiday season should be a time for joyful celebrations and enjoying time with family. Unfortunately, it is a high-risk time on roadways throughout New York. Christmas, New Year’s, and the days surrounding these holidays are days when there is a substantially higher number of auto accidents and crash fatalities than other times of the […]
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 […]
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.