A few months ago, I wrote a blog about human errors comprising one of the leading causes of death in U.S. hospitals and how many healthcare facilities called these events “nevers” (as in, they should never have happened in the first place). I think it’s important…
Anyone familiar with the Hippocratic oath understands the undeniable bond between medical care and ethics—ideally, physicians are driven by the desire to help patients, not hurt them. Yet, harm does sometimes occur, and patients have the right to hold such doctors accountable in a court…
Johnson & Johnson Baby Powder has been implicated in hundreds of cases of ovarian cancer in women. Many women have used talcum powder for decades for feminine hygiene believing in the safety of the powder. Johnson & Johnson markets the product for “freshness” and “comfort”.…
Inferior vena cava filters (IVCF) are placed to prevent deep venous thromboses (DVT) from traveling to the heart and lungs, causing pulmonary embolism. They are considered life-saving devices that can prevent a patient from suffering a pulmonary embolism in cases where the patient cannot take…
The FDA has confirmed that certain brands of homeopathic teething tablets marketed by Hyland’s contain elevated amounts of the toxic substance belladonna and is warning consumers not to use them. Belladonna is a potentially poisonous extract of the Deadly Nightshade plant used in beauty products…
When an individual is injured in the process of medical treatment and suspects medical malpractice, he or she has the right to hold all responsible parties accountable for any negligence—including the hospital. That is, unless the treating physician is an independent practitioner. Historically, su
A medical device used in 60% of hospitals has been linked to life-threatening cardiovascular infections. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, patients who have had valve implants or prosthetic product implants are at a higher risk of infection with a bacterial species…
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is probing the dangers of exploding batteries in e-cigarettes, following dozens of reports of devices that have combusted, overheated, or caught fire.
In a recent post, I explored the constitutionality of medical malpractice damage caps after Florida’s 2nd District Court of Appeal in Charlotte County ruled against limits on non-economic damages in October. Across the state in Broward County, a similar ruling is now under review by the…
Medical Marijuana Law in North Dakota North Dakota recently joined many other states in approving marijuana for medical use. The ballot measure passed with 64% of the statewide vote, indicating a majority of North Dakotans favor the use of marijuana to treat certain medical conditions.…
Why is the Stryker V40 femoral head subject to Recall and Hazard Alert? Stryker LFIT Anatomic CoCr V40 femoral heads are modular components used in total hip replacement surgeries. This product is the subject of recall and hazard alert because some of the V40 femoral…
