A proposed addendum to a federal highway bill would increase the weight limit for large trucks operating on federal highways. While the current limit is 80,000 lbs., the change in federal regulation would permit states to set a maximum weight limit of 91,000 lbs., but...
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Institute of Medicine Releases Alarming Report on Prevalence of Medical Diagnosis Errors
The Institute of Medicine ("IOM") released a sweeping report in late September on the enormous problem of wrong or delayed diagnoses in American healthcare, finding that such failures to diagnose are so prevalent that it concluded "most people will experience at least...
Outbreak of Legionnaires’ Disease in Nursing Homes Cause for Concern
Several outbreaks of Legionnaires' Disease across the country, including in several nursing homes, are a reminder of the vulnerability of our elderly citizens and highlight the need for nursing homes to provide proper care and safety for their residents. Legionnaires'...
Anti-Nausea Drug Being Examined for Possible Role in Causing Birth Defects
A drug created for cancer patients suffering from nausea, but prescribed frequently to pregnant women suffering from morning sickness, has become the target of a number of lawsuits nationwide. Ondansetron, known under the brand name Zofran, is manufactured by...
What are some common birth injuries?
No pregnant woman wants to learn that something is wrong with the baby she is carrying. For some women, the baby seems fine and healthy until labor and delivery. The women who learn their baby was harmed during the labor and delivery process might have the option to...
What is shoulder dystocia?
Many women dream of a vaginal birth without complications; however, some women aren't fortunate enough to see that dream realized. For some women, shoulder dystocia occurs as they are delivering their baby. This is a serious medical condition that can have serious...
Proper diagnosis and treatment are vital for all patients
Last week, we discussed the case of the veteran who suffered from locked-in syndrome after doctors at a Veterans Affairs hospital failed to adequately treat the man's likelihood of having a second stroke after his first one. That tragic story brings up the point of...
Veteran’s wife files lawsuit, wins $21 million for care errors
It is no secret that the Veterans' Affairs system has been facing complaints regarding the medical treatment of our nation's veterans. In a recent case, a victim's family was able to receive some compensation for the man's medical issues that were caused by medical...
Proper care is necessary when dispensing cancer therapy drugs
A patient with cancer usually wants to go through the most effective treatment possible. In some cases, the answer to that desire is to take chemotherapy. These harsh drugs are given via IV or by mouth. When it comes to chemotherapy drugs, it is vital that the patient...
Statistics regarding health care and patient harm
A person who seeks medical care is likely expecting adequate care for whatever condition he or she has. While many people get the care they need and are soon on their way, others are harmed by the very system that should help them. The statistics surrounding some of...
