Medical patients in Ohio and across the United States are injured or killed every year as a result of medical malpractice. In fact, malpractice has been called the third highest cause of death in the U.S. A new study by ProPublica of over 1,000 patients has found that when medical errors occur, health care…
Ohio residents may be interested in a draft recommendation statement about skin cancer screenings released by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force on Dec. 1. According to the release, it is unclear if a full-body visual exam by a physician significantly reduces mortality from skin cancer. The USPSTF said that patients should still discuss…
Patients in Ohio can suffer severe consequences when an anesthesiologist makes a mistake. A new study on payments for medical malpractice claims filed against anesthesiologists found that the most common outcome for patients who were the subject of the claims was death. The study looked at 2,408 payments that were made over a period…
According to a new study, some men in Ohio and throughout the United States with prostate cancer may face a higher risk of Alzheimer’s disease as a result of one particular type of treatment. Androgen deprivation therapy may make patients twice as likely to develop the disease. According to researchers, the study suggests an…
General Motors has been accused of manufacturing and selling defective cars for more than a decade. These vehicles have been involved in many serious accidents in Ohio and across the country, resulting in numerous lawsuits against the corporation. Now a federal judge has ruled that the corporation can be assessed with punitive damages, even…
In Ohio, as well as other states in the U.S., outdoor parties and fairs may have the potential for accidents. Events such as these could have rides or other attractions that may not be safe. One man was injured at a company picnic on a trampoline-bungee ride in New Jersey. For this attraction, an…
Ohio residents may be interested in the legal treatment of slip-and-fall accidents that occur within a hospital. Whether these accidents are an example of ordinary negligence or medical malpractice has caused significant debate. It is important to distinguish between the two types of accidents since it there are more obstacles when filing a medical…
Many Ohio patients who are diagnosed with cardiovascular disease are given aspirin to help with their symptoms. However, some may be told that they have an aspirin allergy without seeing a specialist, which could result in an individual being taken off an effective treatment for no reason. According to one study, 34 percent of…
A report issued on Oct. 25 regarding the growing number of medication errors that occur during surgery may be of interest to Ohio residents. According to the report, Harvard researchers evaluating surgical procedures at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston uncovered medication-related mistakes in nearly 50 percent of those procedures. The seven-month study took place…
Ohio patients may not know that the signs and symptoms of colon cancer can often be similar to a bad case of hemorrhoids. While hemorrhoids are not a serious issue and can actually be treated at home, colon cancer is a leading cause of death, according to the American cancer Society. As such, patients…