Six of the Worst Medical Device Recalls of 2020
Technology produces some pretty amazing devices for the medical field that enhance treatment and recovery options. Companies that design these gadgets often rush their products to market by cutting corners such as using subpar materials or not testing as thoroughly as they should to ensure safety. Streamlining medical treatment is big business, but patients shouldn’t…
Read MoreElemental Baby Formulas May Cause Serious Injuries
New parents can so easily become overwhelmed with trying to do everything the right way for their baby. It’s certainly crucial to get the important things right when it comes to health and safety for your newborn or infant. There are so many of these areas to stay on top of that it can be…
Read MoreUnderstanding the Causes and Risks of a Small Bowel Obstruction
All you want to do when you’re having a medical crisis is to feel better. When you enter the door to a hospital, it’s rarely a choice you had to think about for very long because you’re reached a point of needing expert medical care. You don’t scrutinize every decision a doctor or surgeon may…
Read MorePaulson & Nace, PLLC Named to Best Law Firms for 2021
The team at Paulson & Nace, PLLC is proud to announce our firm was selected for inclusion in the 2021 edition of Best Law Firms. Further, the firm was named Tier 1 in the Washington, D.C. area for its outstanding work in: Medical Malpractice Law for Plaintiffs Personal Injury Litigation for Plaintiffs Paulson & Nace,…
Read MoreWhat Kinds of Experts Testify in a Medical Malpractice Case?
When you’ve been injured by a medical professional, their very first reaction isn’t to apologize, In fact, most have been taught not to do that as it can be construed as admitting fault. Instead, you’ll encounter roadblocks to learning the truth about what went wrong. If the harm that you suffered caused permanent damage or…
Read MoreMilitary Members Can Sue for Medical Malpractice. Has It Helped?
Imagine your dream being to serve your country, that you make it through grueling basic training and go on to accomplish your goals. You knew that you were signing up for an inherently risky profession and you accepted that fact, but did you ever think that the military would turn its back on you when…
Read MoreWhy Using Chemical Restraints Can Be Considered a Form of Nursing Home Abuse
An important factor in evaluating nursing homes is when and how the staff in the facility uses restraints on certain residents. Although these restraints are sometimes necessary, they are too often overused for the convenience of the facility rather than the health of the residents. It is important to understand the signs and risks involved…
Read MoreThe Potential Benefits of CBD for Infants with Brain Damage
Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) is the technical, medical term for a type of brain damage resulting from an interruption in the flow of oxygenated blood to the brain. Newborns are particularly affected by this condition when they have experienced oxygen deprivation (or birth asphyxia) close to or at the time of birth. Therapeutic hypothermia is currently…
Read MoreMedical Device Recalls Jump More than 31% During Second Quarter of 2020
Beyond issues surrounding the coronavirus pandemic, medical device recalls have had their fair share of headlines this year. In the second quarter of 2020, the number of medical device recalls increased by over 30 percent. Here’s what you should know. Stericycle Expert Solutions issues annual quarterly reports detailing recalls encompassing the consumer products, pharmaceutical, food…
Read MoreVaping in Young People Substantially Increases Their Risk of Getting COVID-19, Study Says
According to a new study by researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine, vaping among teenagers and young adults significantly increases their risk of testing positive for COVID-19. The research revealed that among the young people who were tested for the coronavirus, the ones who engaged in vaping were between five to seven times…
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