by Marcus Boston | Jun 1, 2016 | Blog, Cardiac Malpractice, Medical News
Scared straight after a heart attack? Statins are prescription medication designed to reduce cardiovascular disease and mortality. These types of medicines are frequently prescribed to those with high cholesterol and other cardiac problems. A recent study suggests...
by Marcus Boston | May 16, 2016 | Blog, Medical News
Do Drug Company Gifts Determine Doctors’ Prescribing Habits? Do drug company gifts play a role in doctors’ prescribing habits when it comes to a patient’s treatment? A recent study looked at the issue and concluded that doctors who get payments or gifts from...
by Marcus Boston | May 9, 2016 | Blog, Failure or Delay in Cancer Diagnosis, Medical News
Can designer cells help with leukemia? A French biotech firm is looking at a new treatment to help those who have leukemia. News reports are noting that the designer cells were used on a second baby with an aggressive form of leukemia. After a six month checkup the...
by Marcus Boston | May 5, 2016 | Blog, Emergency Room Errors, Medical News, Misdiagnoses
Is inpatient rehab better for stroke patients when this type of treatment is available? A new statement by the American Heart Association and the American Stroke Association is suggesting that when a person suffers a stroke inpatient rehabilitation is the way to go if...
by Marcus Boston | May 4, 2016 | Blog, Medical News, Wrongful Death Cases
Medical errors are the third leading cause of death in the United States as suggested by a recent study. Medical negligence now trails heart disease and cancer. Lapses in medical care now surpass respiratory disorders, accidents, strokes, diabetes, pneumonia, kidney...
by Marcus Boston | May 3, 2016 | Blog, Failure or Delay in Cancer Diagnosis, Medical News
Can certain video chats help with chemo memory loss, or chemo brain? A new study is suggesting that psychotherapy done through video chat may improve the memory of cancer survivors who use chemotherapy. According to a recent news article, patients who use chemotherapy...
by Marcus Boston | Apr 26, 2016 | Blog, Cardiac Malpractice, Emergency Room Errors, Medical News, Misdiagnoses
Is an increase in sedimentary time linked to coronary artery calcium? A recent study done in the United States (“US”) looked at this issue. In a time where many Americans spend more and more time not being active, this study can shed light regarding an important...
by Marcus Boston | Apr 19, 2016 | Blog, Medical News
Is lesser aggressive treatment for pain by hospitals and doctors the better way to go based on serious concerns of painkiller addition? According to news reports, health officials are suggesting a stricter approaching when using painkillers for pain. The...
by Marcus Boston | Apr 14, 2016 | Blog, Failure or Delay in Cancer Diagnosis, Medical News, Misdiagnoses
Is prostate hormone therapy linked to a higher risk of depression? According to a study done in the United States (“US”) men who use hormone therapy to treat prostate cancer experience a higher risk of depression as compared to men who use other forms of treatment....
by Marcus Boston | Apr 12, 2016 | Blog, Medical News
Is a cold or infection risk tied to not enough sleep at night? A new study looked at this issue. Essentially the researchers found that for adults in the United States who get 5 hours or less of sleep a night, or suffer from a sleep disorder, have more than likely...
