Month: May 2015
Pitocin and Birth Injuries: What You Should Know
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...
Woman Paralyzed Following Childbirth Wins Malpractice Suit
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,...
Electronic Health Records May Be More Dangerous Than Helpful
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,...
Did You Take Benicar For High Blood Pressure?
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...
Clogged Breathing Tubes Can Kill
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...
Nursing Home Costs on the Rise
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...
Paramedics Dropped Gurney; Death Ruled Accidental
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...
Anti-Nausea Drug Zofran Has Serious Side Effects on Mom and Baby
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...
Suit Alleges Testosterone Gels Mostly Prescribed For Off-Label Use
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...
Ohio State Malpractice Lawsuit Garners Little Attention
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...