Medical errors are a leading cause of death in this country, claiming roughly 250,000 lives each year, according to researchers at Johns Hopkins University. Hundreds of thousands of people survive their doctor’s negligence but struggle with pain and high medical bills as they try to recover. But how do you know if you have a...

Have You Been Exposed to Hepatitis? Staying healthy can be hard enough without the fear of being exposed to contagious viruses against your will. Unfortunately, some healthcare providers and food service companies are not careful enough to protect their patients and customers from exposure to dangerous viruses like hepatitis. Sidestepping safety protocol may help a...

Was your Baby a Victim of a Forceps Injury? The birth of a baby is supposed to be the happiest time in a parent’s life. However, sometimes, not every birth goes smoothly. There is nothing more tragic than a baby being injured at or immediately after birth. Sometimes it is necessary for a physician to...

Early detection is crucial for improving the survival rates of uterine cancer. When uterine cancer is detected early, the chances of successful treatment and recovery are significantly higher. However, a failure to promptly check for the possibility of uterine or endometrial cancer can lead to delays in diagnosis and treatment, allowing the disease to progress...

Prostate cancer is a significant health concern, being the leading cancer diagnosis and the second-most-common cause of cancer-related death among men in the United States. However, advancements in screening tests and therapies have led to a decline in mortality and morbidity associated with this disease since the 1990s. It's important to note that while approximately...

The most common cause of cancer-related death in men and women is lung cancer. According to the American Cancer Society, medical experts estimate that 221,000 new lung cancer cases will be diagnosed this year in the United States and foresee 158,000 deaths attributable to this disease. The two main types of lung cancer are small...

Cancer of the esophagus, or esophageal cancer, affects thousands of Americans every year. A prompt diagnosis with proper treatment can effectively treat Esophageal Cancer. But when a doctor fails to diagnose Esophageal Cancer is can result in tragedy. Indications of Esophageal Cancer are often indicated by difficulty swallowing, painful swallowing, coughing, heartburn and other symptoms...

What Is Down Syndrome? Can Down syndrome be wrongly diagnosed? Yes. Also known as trisomy 21, Down syndrome occurs when a child has an extra copy of chromosome 21. The extra chromosome affects a child’s physical and mental development. Symptoms of Down syndrome can range from mild to severe. Victims of Down syndrome may have...

Doctors, hospitals, medical labs, and other medical professionals make mistakes. When those mistakes cause life-changing injuries or a preventable death, the medical profession needs to be held accountable for their actions. Some surgical issues that can lead to problems include the following. – Anesthesia Injuries & Accidents– Retained Foreign Bodies There are no guaranteed outcomes when...

New Jersey Anesthesia Accident Lawyers In the United States, estimates suggest that thousands will suffer complications from anesthetic applied in surgery each year – whether it is local or general anesthesia. When a patient undergoes surgery, an anesthesiologist is responsible for ensuring the patient receives the correct type and dose of anesthesia for the procedure....