Medical imaging, including X-rays, CT scans, MRIs, and ultrasounds, is crucial in allowing healthcare providers to accurately diagnose and treat medical conditions. However, for the diagnosis to be reliable, the radiologist must know what to look for…
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In January, a Michigan resident died from rabies after receiving a kidney transplant at a hospital in Toledo, Ohio. The same donor also provided four corneal grafts. One was intercepted before it was implanted. The other three corneal graft recipient…
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Every case of medical malpractice involves a bad outcome, but not every bad outcome is a case of medical malpractice. When something bad happens, especially when it involves our health and well-being, it is natural to look for someone to blame. But a…
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When we visit the doctor’s office or the hospital, we are asked to complete forms filled with medical and legal terminology. While most patients understand these terms are important, few take the time to carefully read and fully understand their me…
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Consumers rightfully expect that medical devices will improve their health, not harm it. But defective medical devices, including some hip, knee, and ankle replacement devices, are all prone to problems. Some have been recalled due to product defects…
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If you ever had surgery, you likely had anesthesia. When properly used, anesthesia allows patients to undergo life-saving medical procedures without experiencing pain during the surgical process. But when an anesthesia error occurs, the results can b…
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When someone needs immediate medical treatment, they usually go to the emergency room. Because the emergency room is often the first place patients go for medical care, emergency room personnel must “triage” patients, quickly assessing which pati…
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According to the Mayo Clinic, cerebral palsy is a “group of conditions that affect movement and posture…caused by damage that occurs to the developing brain, most often before birth.” It is a permanent condition that often appears in infancy an…
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If you or someone you love was harmed and you suspect medical malpractice, you must act quickly to protect your rights. Medical malpractice claims are extremely complicated. They are also subject to an incredibly short one-year statute of limitations…
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Surgical errors can have devastating consequences for patients and their families. When things go wrong, sometimes the only way to hold surgeons and their staff responsible for the harm they caused is by proving your case in court. The dedicated surg…
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