Pitocin is the brand name of a drug called oxytocin, a natural hormone. Oxytocin is commonly administered to either induce labor or strengthen contractions during labor. While a Pitocin injection is generally considered helpful during difficult births, one study...
Andrea Larkin ran the Boston Marathon in 2004. After the race, she experienced dizzy spells and went to Dedham Medical Associates to be treated. There, she was seen by Dr. Jehane Johnston. Johnston ordered an MRI and CAT scan, which showed brain abnormalities....
Electronic health records, or EHRs, are increasingly being included in medical malpractice lawsuits. The transition from paper records to electronic records has many stumbling blocks, not least of which include data management. In addition, the complexities of new...
Around 70 million adults in America have high blood pressure. That equates to one in three adults, and about half of these people use medication to control their hypertension. High blood pressure increases the risk of heart attack, stroke, chronic heart failure, and...
The National Institute of Health tells us that, “A tracheostomy (TRA-ke-OS-to-me) is a surgically made hole that goes through the front of your neck and into your trachea (TRA-ke-ah), or windpipe. The hole is made to help you breathe. A tracheostomy usually is...
Finding a nursing home for your loved one is never an easy process. A high standard of care and good reviews are a must, but these come with a high sticker price. Long-term care is more expensive than ever, making finding the right provider for your loved one more...
The Northfield Fire Department responded to an emergency call on March 26. On arrival, paramedics were moving Charles Borton, 81, from his house to a waiting ambulance when they dropped the gurney, causing Borton to strike his head. Borton passed away three days...
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has warned that taking Zofran or its generic equivalent, ondansetron, while pregnant can cause serious birth defects. The product is still available because it has other uses, but pregnant women and doctors should be aware of the...
A slew of drugs have hit the market in the past few years to treat low testosterone in men. Some of these drugs are injectable and some come in the form of a topical gel. While there are many options, one thing is becoming clear; the side effects are outweighing the...
Becky Colcord had a CAT scan in 2004 at the Ohio State Medical Center. Her radiologist failed to notice a cancerous mass that was visible on the images. In 2010, she was diagnosed with bone cancer and underwent surgery at OSU. She received no follow-up treatment from...
