A Cesarean section (C-section) is a method of delivering a baby by cutting into a mother’s abdomen and uterus. Many c-sections are planned well in advance, whereas others are emergency procedures in response to a complication that arises during labor and delivery. According to statistics, about 1 in 3 babies… Continue reading What Are the Risks of a Delayed C-Section?
Continue ReadingDid a Loved One Die from a COVID-19 Misdiagnosis?
The novel coronavirus that has caused the COVID-19 pandemic has proven to be far more dangerous than the seasonal flu. Current estimates show that the coronavirus has a fatality rate in the United States of roughly 2-3%, which is much higher than the fatality rate for seasonal flu (which is… Continue reading Did a Loved One Die from a COVID-19 Misdiagnosis?
Continue ReadingRisks from a Brazilian Butt Lift
The Brazilian Butt Lift is a popular cosmetic procedure, especially in the Miami area. Many women (and men) seek to enhance their buttocks, which causes them to visit one of our many cut-rate plastic surgery clinics in the area. With a Brazilian Butt Lift, a surgeon will remove fat from… Continue reading Risks from a Brazilian Butt Lift
Continue ReadingWhat Happens when Surgical Sponges are Left Behind?
Surgeons often use sponges to keep body parts in place during an operation or to help suck up blood so that they can see what they are operating on. However, careless staff can neglect to remove a sponge once surgery is completed. This sponge, left behind, can cause problems down… Continue reading What Happens when Surgical Sponges are Left Behind?
Continue ReadingDid You Suffer a Perforation During a Colonoscopy?
Colonoscopies are preventative procedures that involve inserting probe up a person’s rectum to look at their colon. With this procedure, a doctor is looking for cancerous growths or precancerous polyps, which can be removed and tested. Colonoscopies are generally very safe, according to VeryWell. Indeed, the lifetime risk of any… Continue reading Did You Suffer a Perforation During a Colonoscopy?
Continue ReadingWhat Is Shoulder Dystocia?
Shoulder dystocia is a serious medical complication during delivery, in which a baby’s head has passed through the birth canal but the shoulders are stuck behind the pubic bone. Shoulder dystocia can lead to serious problems for both mother and child if not addressed. Many doctors are unaware of how… Continue reading What Is Shoulder Dystocia?
Continue ReadingEye Popping Report on “Chaos” in our Nation’s Pharmacies
The New York Times has published a shocking report on the rise of pharmacy negligence, in particular dispensing the wrong medications to the wrong patients. Pharmacists themselves have complained that these mix-ups are unsurprising given the stress that they are under. Corporate Performance Metrics to Blame As reported in the… Continue reading Eye Popping Report on “Chaos” in our Nation’s Pharmacies
Continue ReadingToo Many Florida Plastic Surgeons are Uninsured
USA Today has a disturbing story about the prevalence of plastic surgeons in our state who lack medical malpractice insurance. As a result, badly injured patients have few options for getting the compensation they need to recover from botched plastic surgeries. Dangerous Doctors are “Going Bare” The USA Today investigation… Continue reading Too Many Florida Plastic Surgeons are Uninsured
Continue ReadingFlorida’s Maternal Mortality Rate Among Worst in the Nation
Increasingly, the media is reporting on the disturbing increase in the maternal mortality rate. Generally, this rate is higher in developing countries but drops the richer a country becomes. However, the U.S. has seen an increase in its maternal mortality rate over the past decade, which is difficult to explain.… Continue reading Florida’s Maternal Mortality Rate Among Worst in the Nation
Continue ReadingWhat Is Preeclampsia?
Preeclampsia affects roughly 5-8% of all pregnancies. It is a medical condition that is marked by very high blood pressure and damage to organs, such as the kidneys or liver. The best way to treat preeclampsia is to deliver a baby; however, that is not always possible if the condition… Continue reading What Is Preeclampsia?
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