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ORTHO EVRA NEWS
ALERT
Feb 19, 2006 - The FDA conceded findings of a new study indicating women using the Ortho Evra birth-control patch have twice the risk of developing blood clots than those taking birth-control pills. After years of debate, Ortho-McNeil recently admitted that women who use the product are at an increased risk of blood clots, stroke and death. Read More
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ANTIDEPRESSANTS
INCREASE BIRTH DEFECTS
Feb 9, 2006 - A study in the NEJM noted a 6 fold increase in pulmonary hypertension in newborns whose mothers were on Prozac. This follows a September alert from the FDA that use of Paxil during pregnancy may increase the risk of birth defects. These drugs, together with Celexa and Zoloft, belong to a class of antidepressants which act to prolong the effect of the chemical serotonin.
Medical Malpractice
According to a National Academy Institute of
Medicine study, each year more people die from medical errors than from
motor vehicle accidents (43,458), breast cancer (42,297) and AIDS (16,516).
A Harvard Medical School study found that over 5% of all hospital patients
were injured as a result of medical malpractice.
How Large Is The Problem of Medical Malpractice?
Medical malpractice is a much greater problem than most people realize. Each
year, in the United States, approximately 80,000 people are dying due to
medical malpractice. This figure is based on the extensive study "Patients,
Doctors and Lawyers: Medical Injury, Malpractice,
Litigation, and Patient Compensation in New York," published by the Harvard
Medical Practice Study in 1990. This Harvard study was a report to the State
of New York and has been confirmed by similar studies. While these medical
malpractice statistics are alarming, it is even more disturbing that these
statistics do not even include medical malpractice deaths that have occurred
in clinics, private doctors offices, or other treatment facilities.
With all the cases of medical malpractice that occur, there are only a few
claims filed. Another report performed by Harvard, the "Harvard Medical
Practice Study", found that only one in eight patients that suffers due to
medical malpractice ever files a lawsuit. The report concluded that medical
malpractice is not accessible enough for the Victims of medical malpractice,
including things like birth injury. A New England Journal of Medicine
article found that only 2% of people that are injured by medical malpractice
seeks compensation through a lawsuit. We have been successful at
representing and obtaining compensation for the victims of medical
malpractice that is rightfully theirs.
Medical Malpractice occurs when there is a deviation from the accepted
standard of care in the community or locality where the doctor or hospital
is located. It is considered medical malpractice, not because of unforeseen
complications, but rather if the complications were the result of improper
care and treatment. By failing to properly diagnose an illness or condition,
such as cancer, in a timely manner can be considered medical negligence. We
provide the highest level of legal expertise for New York medical
malpractice cases including birth injuries such as cerebral palsy. Please
feel free to contact us so that you can speak
to a qualified New York medical malpractice attorney.