Risks of Unapproved Vaginal Rejuvenation Procedures

Cosmetic treatments and medical procedures are not just to keep faces looking young. These days, many women are undergoing vaginal rejuvenation procedures to restore tissue to a more youthful state. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has serious concerns about these procedures, however, and warns women that they may do more harm than good.…

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Are Self Driving Cars Safe?

The recent death of a bicyclist in Arizona that was struck by a self-driving Uber test vehicle and the death of the driver of a partially-automated Tesla have raised new concerns over the safety of autonomous vehicles. While technology in self-driving cars can potentially save lives by “seeing” things the human eye cannot detect, these…

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Diagnostic Errors by Radiologists Alarmingly Common

Diagnostic errors can have serious consequences for patients. A misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis of a medical condition can prevent treatment from reaching patients in a timely manner and may do irreparable damage. Often these errors can occur in radiology, where a patient’s scans are read and interpreted. A recent report reveals that radiology error is…

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EMS and Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice occurs when a patient is injured due to the negligence or carelessness of a medical professional. While all medical personnel deal with high stress situations, EMTs and paramedics face some of the most stressful. When negligence or carelessness cause injury to the victim of a medical emergency, EMTs and paramedics can be held…

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Hospitals Do Not Always Protect New Moms

A recent investigation has uncovered shocking news about the safety of new mothers who give birth in hospitals throughout the United States. Although most women give birth without any serious problems, nearly 50,000 each year do suffer a severe injury, and about 700 die. The investigation, which was performed by USA TODAY, found that with…

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What is Assumption of Risk?

According to a U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), millions of people visit carnivals, fairs, and amusement parks every year. Although most of these people leave with good memories, too many leave with serious injuries caused by amusement park accidents. There are around 31,000 injuries caused by amusement park rides annually; this includes injuries serious…

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Pediatric Malpractice Cases

When medical negligence occurs, patients who are already ill or injured may end up in a worse state than when they initially sought treatment. Children can also be the victims of medical malpractice, and the results may be devastating. Allegations of pediatric malpractice are much more common than one would think; and parents should understand…

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