Few professional relationships are more important than the one you have with your doctor. After all, your physician not only helps you with preventative care and overall wellness but he or she also works to identify illnesses as early as possible. According to Harvard...
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Are you affected by the metformin drug recall?
In October 2020, we reported on a recall of the common diabetes drug Metformin because of concerns it could cause cancer. At the end of 2022, manufacturer Viona Pharmaceuticals voluntarily recalled the oral medication again over concerns that it contains high levels...
A close look at birth injuries to babies
Birth injuries happen to both mothers and newborns. When it comes to babies, most arrive in a healthy state and have no significant injuries. For a variety of reasons, however, some newborns have injuries related to the birth process; occasionally these injuries...
Is it possible to mediate a mass tort case?
If you have suffered injuries because you used a defective medical product, you may become part of a mass tort lawsuit. This allows you to pool your claim with others who have experienced similar injuries because of the same product or source. However, it is possible...
How common are surgical errors?
Even the most routine of surgical procedures comes with some risks, but patients should feel confident when going under the knife. Unfortunately, the negligence of surgeons and other medical professionals can lead to devastating injury and even death. But how common...
What do you know about reducing emergency room medication errors?
You depend on several medications to keep you in good health. If you visit an emergency room, do you know how to prevent medication errors? U.S. News & World Report offers tips to keep you safe in an emergency medical situation. Learn how to keep yourself from...
Forceps delivery and facial paralysis: What you need to know
Infants can suffer physical injuries during the birth process. Birth trauma may occur due to various factors. Facial paralysis is a common birth injury resulting from excess pressure on the baby's face during a forceps or vacuum extraction delivery. What is facial...
3 kinds of birth injury caused by infections
Medical malpractice involves a medical professional committing gross negligence or failing to provide correct or adequate care, resulting in considerable, damaging effects. The Medical Malpractice Center reports that it is the 3rd most common cause of fatalities in...
Improving communication with your doctor
When you visit your doctor in Kentucky, your well-being relies on the combined vigilance of both you and those involved in your care. At the forefront of a healthy relationship with your doctor is effective communication. If you feel uncomfortable communicating with...
The truth about medical error reporting
The golden rule for doctors is to first do no harm. While they may not always be able to cure a patient, medical personnel should certainly strive to not make them worse. Unfortunately, whether through negligence, distraction, poor processes or lack of communication,...
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