Delays in Patient Care Increase Since Amazon Took Over One Medical
Amazon might be efficient at delivering packages, but the company’s approach to health care appears to be endangering patients’ health. Internal documents leaked to the Washington Post indicate that care has suffered for elderly patients of One Medical, the primary care service Amazon acquired in 2022. Since taking over the service, Amazon has been routing…
Read MoreWill Long Covid Result in an Increase in Disability Claims?
Those afflicted with long Covid (SARS=CoV-2) often experience its effects for months or even years after the initial Covid-19 infection. With over 200 symptoms and no diagnostic test or cure, long Covid has the potential to wreak havoc on the body in numerous ways, including impairment and disability. What is long Covid? According to a…
Read MoreWhat You Should Know About Placenta Accreta
Pregnancy is a remarkable journey, where a mother’s uterus and placenta nourish the developing fetus with oxygen and nutrients. Ideally, the placenta should attach to the uterus during pregnancy so that these essential life requirements can pass without harm to the mother or child. However, the medical team caring for the mother and child must…
Read MoreRoad Safety Engineer Claims US DOT Hid His Truck Side Guard Safety Analysis
Large semis, rigs, tractor-trailers, and other large commercial trucks can cause deadly underride accidents when they collide with a smaller car. In these incidents, the car slides under the truck, resulting in fatalities or catastrophic injuries. Underride accidents can occur in head-on crashes, rear-end collisions, broadsides, and other types of truck accidents. Federal regulations mandate…
Read MoreCerebral Palsy and Aging
Cerebral palsy (CP), often caused by medical malpractice during birth, affects the brain and the nervous system of newborns, persisting throughout their lifetime. This condition often requires extensive physical and emotional therapy. As newborns and adults with CP age, various complications may arise, necessitating extensive and costly medical care. It is crucial for families to consult…
Read MoreA Washington, DC Regulator Reports That the Metro Is Failing to Provide Quality Safety Practices
In January 2024, The Washington Post reported that the Washington Metrorail Safety Commission released an audit analyzing the Metro’s Automatic Train Control (ATC) and Signals Program. According to the report, Metro workers responsible for maintaining safety systems designed to prevent collisions were found to be non-compliant with internal procedures. The audit highlighted instances where overseeing…
Read MoreStudy Finds Hormones For Menopause Are Safe
A new study finds that the benefits of hormone therapy for treating menopause symptoms outweigh the risks. Menopause experts say it is time to revisit hormone replacement therapy (HRT), especially for women under the age of 60. The study, published in early May on the JAMA Network, had markedly different results than the landmark Women’s…
Read MoreNew Guidelines Recommend Mammograms Should Begin at Age 40
The US Preventative Services Task Force (USPSTF) has released new guidelines concerning mammograms – most specifically, that women should start breast cancer screenings at age 40. States Wanda Nicholson, MD, MPH, MBA, and USPSTF Chair: More women in their 40s have been getting breast cancer, with rates increasing about 2% each year. By starting to…
Read MoreEarly Discharge of Patients Can Be Medical Malpractice
Doctors spend several years training for their medical specialty, meaning patients trust and depend on them to make the right decisions regarding their health. However, discharging patients too soon is a common mistake made by doctors, which can also be considered medical malpractice. Whether you travel to a top-ranking medical facility in Washington, DC for…
Read MorePregnancy and Pulmonary Embolism: What You Need to Know
Complications during labor and delivery can arise at any time, affecting both the mother and the baby. One of the most serious complications that may occur is a pulmonary embolism, which can cause life-long problems or even death. It is usually the medical provider’s responsibility to detect, diagnose, and treat pulmonary embolisms as quickly as…
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