Communication may be blamed for an increase in malpractice claims
Researchers at one New York institution have found that more physicians are facing medical malpractice lawsuits because of diagnostic factors.
Off-duty cop injured in apparent drunk driving car accident
A 36-year-old man may face a long recovery after sustaining a serious head trauma from a car accident on Dec. 22. The injured man is a New York City police officer. He was a passenger in a vehicle that was being driven by another off-duty New York City police officer. The driver has been charged […]
Everyday choices have a greater impact on breast cancer risk
If all a doctor ever does is look at a patient’s exposure to industrial chemicals, like bisphenol A and phthalates, then an individual may be faced with a delayed cancer diagnosis. That’s because a newly released study has found that the everyday things women are exposed to put them at greater risk of developing breast cancer.
Woman killed in New York City elevator accident
One New York City woman went to work last week expecting to arrive back home safely, but a freak elevator accident claimed her life. The incident occurred on Dec. 14 around 10 a.m. when the 41-year-old woman was on her way work. She arrived at her office building along Madison Avenue, but as she attempted […]
Side effects from one cancer drug intolerable for some patients
There may be a misunderstanding between doctor’s and their patients in terms of the tolerance of side effects from one breast cancer medication, according to one study.
New York City disc jockey critically injured after bizarre car accident
Car accidents are common in New York City and elsewhere, but most people don’t worry about them when they are safely resting in a hotel room. Unfortunately, one New York City disc jockey is fighting for his life after a bizarre car accident in which he was run over by a cab in his hotel […]
New recommendations released to improve New York hospitals
New York state officials are trying to do what they can to improve care, reduce costs and hospital negligence at health care facilities in Brooklyn and across the state.
Pedestrian killed attempting to walk across the street
Pedestrians expect the roads to be safe and expect that drivers are looking out for them, but often distracted driving can lead to accidents. More than half of all traffic deaths are from pedestrian accidents, according to the New York City Department of Transportation. Early Sunday morning on Dec. 4 a 93-year-old woman was killed […]
Board finds one New York doctor negligent
Hospital negligence in New York can lead to many consequences for a physician who causes serious injury or death. In addition to a civil lawsuit by a party who is injured, doctors in New York may also be subject to sanctions and fines if charged with negligence by the New York state Board for Professional Medical Conduct. That was the case for one New York orthopedic surgeon.