Prescription medications provide a wide range of benefits. Some medications, for instance, help regulate blood pressure or fight infections, while others can assist in managing pain. Unfortunately, taking prescription medications can also be dangerous if the wrong type or dosage is prescribed. This is a surprisingly common scenario and can…
Obtaining treatment for a health problem isn’t always as easy as going to the family doctor. While this may have been a common practice in the past, most patients who suffer from serious conditions are now expected to see a specialist, visit a lab or testing facility, or receive treatment…
Many people shudder at the words “root canal” and for good reason. When a tooth becomes badly infected, your dentist might perform a root canal procedure, which basically consists of removing the pulp and nerve. The tooth is then sealed to prevent further damage. Sadly, many careless dentists botch root…
According to the American Cancer Society, roughly 1 in 8 men will receive a prostate cancer diagnosis in their lifetime. Many other men will suffer from an enlarged prostate even without getting cancer, and the only treatment could be surgery. Prostate surgery, however, carries many complications. And careless surgeons who…
Surgeons use stitches to close wounds to stop bleeding and promote healing. However, many patients suffer from intense pain or other problems related to their stitches. In fact, it is not unusual for stitches to become infected even though they are allegedly “dissolvable.” At Dolan Dobrinsky Rosenblum Bluestein, LLP, our…
Losing weight is hard. Many people yo-yo diet for decades, ending up heavier than when they began. In their search for help, many of these people seek gastric bypass surgery. This surgery carries risks, like all surgery. A surgeon who lacks skill can make a mistake that causes pain and…
Babies have very soft skulls, which makes sense, given the fact that the child needs to squeeze out of the birth canal. The brain also continues to grow as the child ages, so the skull must grow along with it. However, skulls are also vulnerable to injury, in particular fracture,…
According to Fierce Healthcare, surgical errors are the second leading cause of medical malpractice claims against doctors. This information comes from the liability insurer Coverys, which looked at five years’ worth of malpractice claims. Alleged surgical errors accounted for roughly 1 in 4 medical malpractice claims. This was second only…
Umbilical cord infections are a serious danger for newborns. Annually, almost 3 million newborns die, and almost 1 in 8 of those deaths are due to infections. Doctors should make sure that the umbilical cord is clean and dry to promote health. Now, the World Health Organization (WHO) is warning…
Since at least 2009, researchers have identified a link between the use of antidepressants early in pregnancy and heart defects. But a recent case-control study has linked use of certain antidepressants with a higher risk of other defects. It has also found that certain antidepressants can cause defects other than…
