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Medical professionals are expected to help their patients maintain good health and provide effective treatment in times of sickness or injury. When a medical professional fails to provide the expected standard of care because of negligence or carelessness, victims may be able to claim...
Good hand hygiene among healthcare providers is an essential part of preventing the spread of dangerous germs to patients. It also stops providers from getting sick. Yet, the CDC reports some physicians and other providers are only washing their hands less than half the...
Plastic surgery is usually an elective procedure that patients undergo to enhance physical appearance. Liposuction, breast augmentation, lip plumping and butt lifts are meant to enhance the outward appearance of people who are looking for positive changes; these individuals may associate satisfaction, better social...
Women considering breast implants should be aware of serious complications as recent studies have reported higher rates of autoimmune diseases in women, among other conditions. Safety measures are being put into effect so that women are aware of potential health complications before undergoing surgery...
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released warnings about the risk of infection associated with duodenoscopes. Duodenoscopes are long fiber-optic cameras that are inserted through the mouth to examine a patient’s duodenum, the top of the small intestine. Though they are designed to...
An episiotomy is a cut made to the vagina during childbirth, often causing birth injuries. The practice has a long history and was thought to aid in delivery by widening the opening for the baby’s head, but studies have proven that episiotomies are dangerous...
Patients who suffer an injury or illness as a result of substandard medical care may be eligible for compensation. It can be difficult to know where to start, especially as they try to continue their recovery. The Edwardsville medical malpractice lawyers are here to...