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Nanny Cams in Nursing Homes

A growing number of families are facing a difficult decision: whether or not to place a loved one in the care of someone else. Many families will try to care for a loved one on their own, but are unable to do so 24/7. This is when many turn to a nursing home or an […]

CRE bacteria on medical scopes kills up to 40 percent of people it infects

You may remember a deadly pattern of illnesses emerged in Seattle, Chicago, and Pittsburgh back in 2012. The culprit was a bacteria known as CRE, formally called Carbapenem-Resistant Enterobacteriaceae due to its resistance to carbapenem antibiotics – the last line of defense in the medical toolbox. In each case, investigators found that it was transmitted […]

Woman has unnecessary hysterectomy, files lawsuit and wins

So many of us trust our doctor implicitly. We count on him or her to be knowledgeable of every possible diagnosis and treatment. We trust that he or she has our best interest in mind. And because of this, we’re willing to do whatever it is our doctor recommends. The only problem is: what if […]

5 things you can do to avoid a misdiagnosis

A study published in the journal BMJ Quality & Safety states that approximately 12 million adults who seek outpatient medical care in the U.S. are misdiagnosed. That’s 1 in every 20 adults at risk for serious harm and even death. That’s why it’s best to arm yourself with information to protect you and your family. […]

Yarnell Fire wrongful death lawsuit going to mediation

On June 28, 2013, a wildfire ignited by lightning hit Yarnell, Arizona. It destroyed 127 homes, burned 13 square miles, and claimed the lives of 19 brave, young firefighters – the Granite Mountain Hotshots. It was the deadliest wildfire ever in Arizona and the highest firefighter death toll in the U.S. since the September 11 […]