Concerns about new mammography standards
New York physicians and patients may be surprised at recent changes to the breast cancer screening standards recommended by the American Cancer Society. The announcement has received varying reactions related to the changes. For example, the society now recommends that women over the age of 55 receive mammograms every two years. Those who have average risk factors from ages 40 to 44 are not advised to obtain mammograms. Further, the society indicates that breast exams performed by physicians are not necessary.
When Slip and Fall Injuries Lead to Back Problems
Back problems are an epidemic for the American population. Millions of Americans suffer from different kinds of back problems due to factors like diet and lifestyle, traumatic impact, bone degeneration and other kinds of wear and tear on the spine. But treatment and diagnosis for these types of conditions tends to lead to rather high […]
Filing Personal Injury Claims for Compensation
A Neck Injury can be Traumatic Blunt forces can traumatize one of the most important regions of the human body – the neck. Such trauma can grievously impact the discs in the cervical region, muscles, & ligaments, the cervical spine in the neck region. Neck injury victims may suffer damage to nerves or soft tissue […]
Personal Injury Lawsuit in a Small Claims Court
Understanding Pain & Suffering Pain & suffering after a personal injury accident can be bitter and depressing. The physical injuries sustained in an accident can lead to emotional distress and trauma. This can include irritability, sadness, anxiety, agitation, and insomnia. In a civil action, special damages or specials refer to lost income, medical bills, rehabilitation […]
Groin hernias in women are often undiagnosed and untreated
According to a new series of medical studies, women with inguinal hernias are often misdiagnosed. The findings, which were spearheaded by a surgeon specializing in hernia repairs, could lead to better treatments for female hernia patients in New York and nationwide.
Improper Use of Forceps during Delivery can Cause Fatal Injuries to a Baby
What are Forceps
The Expertise to Win Settlement Disputes
Settling Outside the Court Civil litigations are measures taken by the plaintiff if the personal injury settlement is not acceptable or fair. The plaintiff can try mediation or arbitration for settlements as well. The claimant can approach a New York City personal injury lawyer who can enlighten him or her on various civil litigation subjects […]
Determining the Right Compensation Amount for an Electrical Injury
Electrical Shock is very Painful Pain and suffering due to electrical shock can be unbearable and depressing. The human body is a good conductor of electricity. Electric currents travel easily through the body generating shocks and burn injuries that can be sometimes fatal. Electrical shock leads to burns of varying magnitude. When low voltage electric […]
Not Happy with the Insurance Company’s Offer?
Notification Letter In the case of an auto accident, the victim approaches the third party’s insurance company with a claim or notification letter. The insurance company’s claim adjusters check the veracity of the claim. They investigate the accident, verify the police records, check the claim records and reports, and if everything is in order, they […]
The prevalence of diagnostic errors
Although a serious problem in the health care industry, diagnostic errors do not receive a lot of attention. According to the Institute of Medicine, more attention is needed because delayed diagnoses and misdiagnoses could mean that the patients receive wrong or unnecessary treatments, which cause them financial, physical and psychological harm. Due to this, some patients in New York might want to be aware of their risk of being misdiagnosed or diagnosed too late.