Cancer Risk Is Increasing for Younger People

While some cancers do not discriminate, certain lifestyle choices can increase the risk of cancer. For instance, we all know that smoking increases the risk of lung, throat, and mouth cancer. A recent study has highlighted a concerning trend of rising cancer rates among younger Americans, especially women, with gastrointestinal, endocrine, and breast cancers showing…

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What You Should Know About Post-Surgical Nerve Damage

Your nerves play a vital part in the function of your body. They are in charge of sending messages and signals that allow you to move and feel certain body parts. Nerves are also responsible for helping the human body digest food, maintain a healthy heart rate, respond to stress, stay balanced, continue to breathe,…

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Why Underride Crashes Are So Often Deadly

Truck underride accidents are a concerning phenomenon that involves smaller vehicles colliding with the rear or sides of large trucks and becoming wedged underneath. These accidents are known for their severe consequences, often resulting in devastating injuries or even fatalities. The inherent risks associated with truck underride accidents have prompted discussions around safety measures, liability…

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The Role of Informed Consent in Medical Malpractice Cases

Informed consent is a fundamental principle of patient care. It refers to the process by which a patient is provided with information about a proposed medical treatment or procedure – including risks, benefits, and alternatives – and allows them to make an informed decision about whether to proceed. Informed consent is a legal requirement in…

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Why Is It So Hard to Track Drug and Device Recalls?

Product recalls happen all the time—and we hear about them for food or baby products on television and in the news whenever they happen. They also make it easy for us to tell if we have one of the affected products by the barcode, expiration date, or lot number. Similarly, drugs and medical devices get…

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Nursing Home Neglect Takes Many Forms

No form of medical malpractice or neglect should be tolerated, but it isn’t always easy to spot — especially when the victim is someone other than yourself. Those in the care of any health professional are there for a reason, and sometimes for more than one, which means noticing suspicious symptoms can be even harder.…

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Social Media Is Putting Profits Over the Safety of Our Children

We want to talk about two articles that recently caught our eye – both tragic stories about our nation’s youth. One discusses a new study that shows American teen girls are dealing with more depression and violence than ever before. The other gets more personal, talking with parents about how social media is directly and…

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Ex-NFL Player Awarded $43.5 Million for Medical Malpractice

On February 13, a jury awarded former Philadelphia Eagles player Chris Maragos $43.5 million in a medical malpractice lawsuit related to treatment for a knee injury that resulted in further, career-ending injuries. Maragos alleged both orthopedic surgeon James Bradley and Rothman Orthopaedics ignored damage to his meniscus while repairing a ligament in his right knee, causing…

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