Ohioans who receive medicine in health care facilities may be susceptible to injuries from medication errors. According to the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, one noteworthy factor in the incidence of such mistakes is the fact that intravenous and liquid oral medications aren’t dosed in standardized concentrations. For instance, an emergency room staff that…
Plastic surgery patients in Ohio can be at risk for medical errors just like patients who go into surgery for non-cosmetic procedures. An 18-year-old woman who underwent breast augmentation at a clinic in Florida was left permanently brain damaged after the procedure. Now, the woman’s mother is talking publicly about what happened to her…
While news of defective airbags and auto recalls is probably familiar to Ohio residents, many people might not know that automakers are still allowed to sell and equip vehicles with potentially defective parts. Takata air bags have been linked to 100 injuries and 10 deaths, but four companies are still installing them in new…
Ohio residents who have incurred spinal cord injuries may also be more likely to suffer from sleep apnea based on a study that looked at 26 chronic spinal cord injury patients. Researchers did a baseline spirometry on the participants who also filled out a questionnaire and had other tests. They determined that 92 percent…
Subaru drivers have been warned to stop driving 2016 and 2017 model Legacy and Outback vehicles. The cars have been recalled due to an issue with the steering column that could place drivers and passengers at serious risk. In addition to the recall notice, Subaru has issued a stop-sale notice for the thousands of…
The Listeria outbreak that was identified by the Ohio Department of Agriculture during product sampling in March has resulted in two recalls. The first recall was issued on April 23 and covered 11 different frozen vegetable products that were produced by CRF Frozen Foods. On May 4, the defective products recall was expanded to…
Most Ohio hospitals and health care providers have switched over from old-fashioned charts to electronic health records when tracking the care that is being given to a patient. Although EHRs are versatile and easier to interpret and use in many cases, gaps in the system have been discovered. An Oxford University study found that…
Some Mazda owners in Ohio may soon be receiving a recall notice in the mail. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced in April that some vehicles manufactured by the Japanese company are being recalled due to a potentially dangerous steering problem. The models involved are the CX-3, CX-5 and CX-9 SUVs and the…
In April 2016, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a major recall of products intended for babies. The devices in question, swinging cradles manufactured by Fisher-Price, were reportedly vulnerable to a defect that could cause the seat to drop during usage. Although no injury reports had been received, Fisher-Price recalled numerous models in…
Many Ohio residents receive their initial diagnosis of heart failure when they visit the emergency room. For many people, the disease is terminal. Of the 23 million people with heart failure around the world, half die within five years of being diagnosed with the condition. Heart failure may be diagnosed earlier with help from…