Traumatic brain injuries can be caused by any number of events. Head trauma from a car accident, a concussion sustained in a fall or even a sporting accident can all cause permanent brain damage. And although brain injuries often result from physical trauma, severe and life-altering brain injury can also be caused if the flow […]
It seems as though the list of things that can go wrong during pregnancy and childbirth is endless. In light of this fact, mothers do what they can to protect their children. Many mothers take special care to eat right and get enough exercise, and often take prenatal vitamins or medication to prevent known risks. […]
Michelle was a 21-year-old special education teacher. She loved running and was a cheerleader. When she went to the hospital complaining of abdominal pain, her doctor told her she needed surgery and scheduled the procedure for the next day. However, when the doctor re-examined Michelle the next morning, he decided to cancel the surgery. He […]
Seven-year-old Adam was a normal boy who loved playing soccer and being active. Now, Adam is learning Braille and relearning how to walk, talk and eat. Moreover, according to the lawsuit Adam’s parents filed, none of that would have happened if Adam’s doctor hadn’t failed to diagnose meningitis. Meningitis is the inflammation of the membranes […]
Earlier this month, we wrote a post about the research surrounding bone morphogenetic protein-2. The back surgery product was touted as revolutionary with an expected 100 percent success rate and minimal complications. Instead, BMP-2 became infamous for its corporate-funded research and financially conflicted doctors. Because of the incomplete research, some surgeons recommended unnecessarily dangerous surgeries. […]
In our last post, we reported a disturbing statistic. Studies suggest that there is an average of up to seven wrong-side surgeries performed every day throughout the country. Sadly, the concept of medical malpractice and surgical errors is something we’re all familiar with. But wrong-side surgeries are one of the most egregious surgical errors that […]
Most people who have had surgery can relate to feeling nervous before the procedure. A slew of medical professionals rush in and out of your room asking your name and checking your wristband. You may feel cold, uncomfortable and vulnerable sitting in a hospital gown. And when you’re finally taken to the operating room, you […]
Our last few posts have been about the risks of surgery and the medical negligence that leads to them. Surgical errors are more common than they should be, and a recent article in The Wall Street Journal discussed what it’s like to be in the operating room during surgery. The excerpt was adapted from the […]
Before bone morphogenetic protein-2 was introduced to the market in 2002, health care professionals in Pittsburgh and throughout the country were mesmerized by the product. Studies suggested the back surgery product would revolutionize medicine. BMP-2 did just that, but the feat was accomplished differently than most people expected. Rather than creating a 100 percent success […]
