Category: Medical Malpractice
Shingles and the Raised Risk of Heart Attack
A new medical study has found that people with shingles are more likely to be at risk for cardiac events, such as a heart attacks or strokes. Recently published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, the study involved more than 519,000 individuals and determined that those with shingles had a marked, higher[…]
Over One Million Americans Get Sepsis Every Year: What Can We Do About It?
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) report that more than one million Americans develop sepsis every year, and that anywhere from 15 to 30% of them die as a result. Sadly, the number of people who get sepsis is growing, and the NIH expects this number to continue rising in the future. Why are more[…]
How Dangerous it is to take the Wrong Medication?
At least 1.3 million Americans sustain injuries as a result of medication errors, according to data from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). And, according to a newly published study in the medical journal Clinical Toxicology, the number of medical errors is steadily increasing, putting thousands of people in danger every day. Medication errors can[…]
How are Opioids Affecting the American Workforce?
Research from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) determined that the U.S. life expectancy has gone down due to the growing amount of opioid-related fatalities. After analyzing the CDC’s data, the Washington Post documented an 8% increase in death rates for individuals between the ages of 25 and 44. More than 52,000 people[…]
“Doctor Burnout Syndrome” Puts Patients at Risk
A recently published study in the Journal of General Internal Medicine found that more than half of all medical providers report that they experience burnout, a condition that can be extremely dangerous to patient health. Since medical errors kill over 250,000 Americans each year and are the third-leading cause of death in the country, the[…]