As a leading cause of death and disability, it isn’t surprising that stroke is a major concern for many older adults in the U.S. Because of its strong association with older adults, stroke often isn’t considered as a possible cause for health problems among the... Read More

A former attorney from northern Indiana has pleaded not guilty to Class C felony theft and Class D felony theft. If convicted, Clark W. Holesinger, 53, faces a sentence of up to eight years for the former charge, while the latter charge could lead to... Read More

Ongoing medical research can lead to a decrease in birth injury malpractice as long as the first responders – those medical professionals providing direct patient care and delivering babies – put the research findings into practice. According to a new study, this has been happening... Read More

The federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed a new rule for electronically distributing the prescribing information to go with drugs and other biological products to health care professionals. The new means of distribution is intended to replace paper prescribing information, which may be... Read More

The South Carolina Supreme Court recently issued a decision that clarifies state law with regard to statutes of limitations in medical malpractice cases. Patients who have sustained injuries as an alleged result of hospital malpractice must adhere to filing deadlines for lawsuits. These deadlines are... Read More

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have confirmed that 220 people in 31 states (plus the District of Columbia) have been affected as part of an enterovirus outbreak between mid-August and September 24, with more cases likely to be confirmed soon. The additional... Read More

For quite some time now, consumer advocates have argued that the current California medical malpractice law is unfair to families because it severely limits the amount of non-economic damages that may be awarded by a jury. The outdated medical malpractice cap has hampered verdicts and... Read More

The Surgeon General of the United States recently issued a publication entitled “The Surgeon General’s Call to Action to Prevent Skin Cancer”. It calls on influencers from various sectors across the country to help raise awareness of the terrible effects of skin cancer and the... Read More