Pediatricians Misdiagnose Neurological Injuries
The American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference and Exhibition said that those in pediatrics should be on the frontline for addressing neurologic injuries or disorders. Pediatricians should incorporate routine screening for neurologic problems especially after birth and ensure timely referrals. When they do not, error rates soar and injuries occur. Neurological Birth Injuries Neurological birth
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E.Coli Outbreak Kills Five
The E.Coli outbreak that started in March has now killed five people and injured nearly 200. However, outbreak investigators have been trying to trace the romaine for two months, but they still can’t determine who grew, processed and shipped the deadly produce. About E. Coli E. coli is bacteria that normally live in the intestines of
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Firefighter Receives $1.2M from Cook IVC Filter Lawsuit
A Texas state jury awarded $1.2 million to a firefighter who claimed his Cook Celect IVC filter caused his serious injuries. Jeffrey Pavlock suffered blood vessel and organ perforations from the device. The jury found Cook Medical failed to warn doctors and patients of IVC filter risks. IVC Filter Risks IVC Filters use metal wires to capture
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Researchers Find Gadolinium Leakage in Eyes
The U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) will keep researching the ocular effects of MRI exams in stroke patients. Initial reports found that the MRI contrast dye, gadolinium, leaks into the eyes of acute stroke patients. More research is needed since the cause of the leakage is unknown. About Gadolinium Gadolinium is a chemical element carrying
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