March 18, 2026 AI and Medical Malpractice: Who Is Responsible When Artificial Intelligence Contributes to a Medical Error? Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly changing modern healthcare. Doctors and hospitals now use AI-powered systems to assist with diagnosing illnesses, reviewing medical imaging, and recommending treatment plans. While these tools can improve efficiency and accuracy, they also raise an important question for patients: who is responsible when an AI system contributes to a medical mistake? … Read More »
April 12, 2024 Why are so Many “Never Events” Happening? National Institute of Health or NIH defines “never events” as a subset of patient safety incidents that are both preventable and so serious that they should never occur. Events like these include performing an operation on the wrong patient or even on the wrong side of a patient’s body. A recent Philadelphia Inquirer investigation uncovered … Read More »
March 30, 2024 Doctors Say Cases of Stomach Flu Are Going Up Have you ever had to stay home from work for a few days because of a nasty stomach bug that really knocked you off your feet? Well, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), norovirus, a gastrointestinal infection that usually causes moderate symptoms like nausea, stomach pain, and diarrhea, is taking the … Read More »
November 10, 2023 Flu Vaccine Recommendations: High-Dose More Effective, Especially for Certain Age Groups According to the results of a new study spanning the last three flu seasons, health experts are officially backing the high-dose flu vaccine for individuals over the age of 65. The high-dose vaccine contains four times as many antigens as standard-dose vaccines do, and offers more comprehensive protection, lowering the severity of potential complications in … Read More »
October 19, 2023 New Study Shows Just How Dangerous Emergency Rooms Are for Kids Children account for roughly 22% of the United States’ population, yet according to a new study, emergency rooms around the country are grossly underprepared to treat them during a medical crisis or serious illness. After a thorough investigation, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) discovered that only 14% of ERs nationwide obtain certifications deeming them as … Read More »
February 2, 2023 Nursing Home Neglect: Primary Cause of Bedsores According to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), more than 2.5 million people in the United States develop pressure ulcers, or bedsores, each year. Bedsores are injuries to the skin and underlying tissue that result from sustained pressure on the skin. They are accompanied by an array of medical complications; some of these … Read More »
December 2, 2022 Children’s Health: How to Tell the Difference Between a Common Cold and Something More Serious According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), almost all children will have RSV, or respiratory syncytial virus, by the time they are 2. For most infants and children, RSV presents like a common cold with minor complications. But for some, respiratory syncytial virus causes potentially life-threatening symptoms. In this article, we take a closer … Read More »
September 9, 2022 How Do Medication Errors Happen? People of all ages take medications prescribed for ongoing medical conditions as well as to treat one-time illnesses. These medications are intended to help the patient manage the condition, not cause further harm. However, medical errors are quite common, leading to injury or death. The most common type of this form of medical malpractice is … Read More »
August 21, 2022 How Often is Cancer Misdiagnosed? Cancer is a serious diagnosis for anyone to receive. Thanks to advanced and evolving technology, cancer can be a curable disease, especially when it is detected early and properly treated. Doctors should be able to accurately diagnose such a critical disease to provide patients with immediate treatment and potentially extend their life. Unfortunately, cancer diagnoses … Read More »
