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, questions arise about recourse for vaccine-related injuries. Currently, the...
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 individuals injured by certain vaccines with compensation. The Vaccine Injury Table sets forth covered...
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, patients have the right to make that decision. Excluding certain emergency procedures, patients have...
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. Failure to diagnose epilepsy not only deprives patients of necessary...
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 Medical Association (JAMA) Internal Medicine, almost 25%...
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 the investment are focused on the bottom line and not on innovation? What happens when...
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 … and yet, what do we do when our hospital stay causes illness? Unfortunately, this is a...
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. Some fractures don’t heal properly despite these medical interventions....
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 (ED) in the United States. The National Library of Medicine reports that over 30 million...
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, as well. Researchers dug into data to find the exact science behind the recommendation. ...