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MEDICAL MALPRACTICE  |  April 2, 2024

The rate of maternal mortality in the United States is worrisomely high. Japan’s maternal mortality rate is 4.3 deaths per 100,000 live births; while [1] the rate in Europe is 6 deaths per 100,000, and the rate in the United States is 18 deaths per 100,000 births.

MEDICAL MALPRACTICE, VACCINES  |  February 29, 2024

In the fight against infections, vaccination is a powerful tool. However, current public pressure to streamline vaccination efforts by administering COVID and flu vaccines simultaneously poses risk.

MEDICAL MALPRACTICE, VACCINES  |  February 29, 2024

Covid-19 vaccines have become a critical tool in combating the ongoing public health emergency. As these vaccines gain FDA approval and find their place in immunization schedules..

MEDICAL MALPRACTICE, VACCINES  |  February 29, 2024

The VICP was created by the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986, designed to ensure that vaccines remain available and affordable while also providing

MEDICAL MALPRACTICE  |  February 15, 2024

Doctors often think they know what’s best for their patients. However, when it comes to choosing the medical treatment or procedure that is the best option for them,

DIAGNOSTIC ERRORS  |  February 8, 2024

Epilepsy, a neurological disorder characterized by recurrent seizures, affects millions of individuals worldwide. A timely and accurate diagnosis is crucial for effective management of the condition.

MISDIAGNOSIS  |  February 1, 2024

Hundreds of thousands of patients are misdiagnosed in the United States every single year and researchers call the issue an “urgent public health problem.” In a recent publication in the Journal of the American

MALPRACTICE  |  January 22, 2024

Investment can lead to innovation. An influx of funds from investors to allow focus on research and expand offerings is generally a good thing, but what happens when those behind

MEDICAL MALPRACTICE  |  January 9, 2024

A patient is wise to have concerns about an upcoming procedure or treatment for an illness. We are our own best advocates, and it is important to push for the best care possible

CATASTROPHIC INJURIES  |  January 5, 2024

You may have always thought that if someone escaped a serious car crash with fractures, they were lucky. However, about a fifth of all fractures require multiple surgeries or other treatments.

DIAGNOSTIC ERRORS  |  January 2, 2024

It is no surprise that children can get seriously ill and suffer major injuries. What may come as a surprise is the sheer volume of pediatric visits to Emergency Departments

CANCER  |  November 17, 2023

The idea that exercise is important for a cardiovascular and cognitive health is not new, but recent research has provided new information about its cancer-risk-reduction effect,

CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH  |  November 8, 2023

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the U.S. However, only in recent decades has attention been given to the differences in how the disease (and heart attacks, in particular)

BIRTH INJURIES  |  October 24, 2023

In 2016, four women from the United States – in the prime of their lives and in peak physical condition – stood together and received gold Olympic medals. By 2023, three of the four

MEDICAL MALPRACTICE  |  October 10, 2023

While distraction has always existed, the advance of technology into so many aspects of our lives brings cause for concern. While much of the research into distraction looks