A cancer misdiagnosis is costing Hawaii’s Straub Hospital $5.6 million dollars. Plaintiff Jeff Kim sued the hospital in a malpractice claim after doctors told the once active 43-year old that he didn’t have cancer, when in fact a tumor was slowly growing in the back... Read More

In 2008, Marianne Pomroy underwent a potentially risky polyp removal procedure and died just after the surgery, prompting her spouse George to file suit against her attending doctor and the University of Pennsylvania Hospital. The malpractice case against Dr. Rosato claimed that the surgeon failed... Read More

This past May, over 330,000 newborn neck cradle support cushions were pulled off the market, when Children’s Medical Ventures issued a hospital pillow recall over concerns of mold contamination. Just last week, health regulators at the FDA announced an additional recall on infant cushions sold... Read More

Several cardiologists in Indiana are facing medical malpractice lawsuits over claims that the surgeons performed a host of unnecessary procedures causing patients to suffer lasting injury or wrongful death. The surgeons belonged to the Munster Medical Research Foundation, Inc., and did business as Community Hospital.... Read More

Narcotic painkillers such as opioids can make a major difference to those suffering from chronic or seriously debilitating pain. While these prescription medications can be an effective therapy when used in moderation, new research suggests that elderly patients are more at risk for injury, hospitalization... Read More

A major medical malpractice insurer in Maine says that claims have plummeted more than 50 percent over the last ten years, due to enhanced patient care and better doctor-patient communication. Medical Mutual Insurance Co. insures most of the state’s hospitals and more than 3,000 doctors.... Read More

The deadly Ebola virus made its first appearance on African soil in 1976, and has continued to claim lives in periodic outbreaks since. Until this year, the virus has been contained to West African nations, which have been thrust into the largest outbreak on record.... Read More

According to a recent report issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), initial goals have been met for reducing the use of antipsychotic drugs in nursing home residents suffering from dementia. A number of state-based coalitions, under the auspices of the National... Read More