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Heath Ledger's pharma brands of choice, from Ambien to Zo...
According to a study recently published in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, over the last 30 years, first-trimester use of prescription medication increased by more than 60 percent, and use of four or more medications more than tripled. Most troubling, the study found that 80 percent of all pregnant women in the U.S. reported taking at least one prescription or over-the-counter medication during the first trimester, when the unborn child is most at risk for birth defects. As a result of the study, researchers concluded that greater attention needs to be paid to the effects of drugs with respect to fetal risks and safety. We couldn’t agree more. Check this out: http://myadvocates blog.com/uncategor ized/pregnant-wome n-and-prescription -medicine-skyrocke ting-use-prompts-c oncerns (Jul 18, 2011 | post #8)
Prozac shows promise in recovery from stroke
According to a study recently published in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, over the last 30 years, first-trimester use of prescription medication increased by more than 60 percent, and use of four or more medications more than tripled. Most troubling, the study found that 80 percent of all pregnant women in the U.S. reported taking at least one prescription or over-the-counter medication during the first trimester, when the unborn child is most at risk for birth defects. As a result of the study, researchers concluded that greater attention needs to be paid to the effects of drugs with respect to fetal risks and safety. We couldn’t agree more. Check this out: http://myadvocates blog.com/uncategor ized/pregnant-wome n-and-prescription -medicine-skyrocke ting-use-prompts-c oncerns (Jul 18, 2011 | post #3)
Malpractice lawsuits shed light on ailing outpatient system
Medical malpractice lawsuits serve as a means of holding the health care industry accountable for safety and practices. Though a very small percentage of those affected by medical malpractice actually take legal action and even fewer are awarded damages, these lawsuits are a valuable component in determining flaws in the health care system. The American Medical Association recently released a study that illustrates a concentration of medical malpractice in outside of a hospital or clinic. The study showed that, in the four year span between 2005 and 2009, more damages were awarded to outpatient claims as opposed to in-patient hospital care. Major injury or death accounted for a gross majority of outpatient claims, most of which were related to diagnosing failures. Inpatient claims were generally related to surgery errors. In the last decade, however, most government and private sector efforts to prevent medical malpractice have focused on inpatient safety, as opposed to outpatient issues. Neglect of these prominent issues should not continue, says Cornell researchers. Action should be taken against malpractice during and after doctor visits or procedures. For more, check out: http://myadvocates blog.com/malpracti ce/malpractice-law suits-shed-light-o n-ailing-outpatien t-system. (Jun 21, 2011 | post #1)
Malpractice lawsuits shed light on ailing outpatient system
Medical malpractice lawsuits serve as a means of holding the health care industry accountable for safety and practices. Though a very small percentage of those affected by medical malpractice actually take legal action and even fewer are awarded damages, these lawsuits are a valuable component in determining flaws in the health care system. The American Medical Association recently released a study that illustrates a concentration of medical malpractice in outside of a hospital or clinic. The study showed that, in the four year span between 2005 and 2009, more damages were awarded to outpatient claims as opposed to in-patient hospital care. Major injury or death accounted for a gross majority of outpatient claims, most of which were related to diagnosing failures. Inpatient claims were generally related to surgery errors. In the last decade, however, most government and private sector efforts to prevent medical malpractice have focused on inpatient safety, as opposed to outpatient issues. Neglect of these prominent issues should not continue, says Cornell researchers. Action should be taken against malpractice during and after doctor visits or procedures. For more, check out this blog post: http://myadvocates blog.com/malpracti ce/malpractice-law suits-shed-light-o n-ailing-outpatien t-system. (Jun 21, 2011 | post #1)
Malpractice Lawsuits Shed Light on Ailing Outpatient System
Medical malpractice lawsuits serve as a means of holding the health care industry accountable for safety and practices. Though a very small percentage of those affected by medical malpractice actually take legal action and even fewer are awarded damages, these lawsuits are a valuable component in determining flaws in the health care system. The American Medical Association recently released a study that illustrates a concentration of medical malpractice in outside of a hospital or clinic. The study showed that, in the four year span between 2005 and 2009, more damages were awarded to outpatient claims as opposed to in-patient hospital care. Moreover, major injury or death accounted for a gross majority of outpatient claims, most of which were related to diagnosing failures. Inpatient claims were generally related to surgery errors. In the last decade, however, most government and private sector efforts to prevent medical malpractice have focused on inpatient safety, as opposed to outpatient issues. Neglect of these prominent issues should not continue, says Cornell researchers. Action should be taken against malpractice during and after doctor visits or procedures. For more, check out this blog: http://myadvocates blog.com/malpracti ce/malpractice-law suits-shed-light-o n-ailing-outpatien t-system. (Jun 21, 2011 | post #1)
Alberta woman launches massive chiropractic lawsuit Medic...
The chance of being a victim of a medical error is substantially higher than once thought. Malpractice- induced injuries cost the nation billions of dollars every year, and only a fraction of the people harmed by hospitals ever files a lawsuit, according to new studies revealed in the latest issue of Health Affairs: http://myadvocates blog.com/malpracti ce/medical-errors- epidemic-but-few-p eople-file-lawsuit s-studies-show (May 26, 2011 | post #2)
Pawlenty faces skeptical doctors at NH hospital
Most medical injury legal cases begin with an exhaustive and painstaking process of gathering evidence in the form of hospital records, documents, witness testimony and the like. It’s nearly always a battle. Nurses cover for doctors. Doctors cover for interns. Hospitals cover for doctors. Families are given the run-around, and told, “We did everything we could. It just happened.” This needs to be prevented. Check out this blog: http://myadvocates blog.com/malpracti ce/jury%E2%80%99s- right-to-punish-ho spital-for-fraud (May 26, 2011 | post #7)
Obama pushes limits to medical malpractice suits
Tossing malpractice caps helps women, children, seniors and minorities. Having been thwarted in their attempts to include caps on recovery in the sweeping federal health care reform bill that was just signed into law by the President Obama, Republican congressional leaders have vowed to continue to press for artificial damage caps – either by attempting to “tinker” with the bill or through different legislation. More info here: http://myadvocates blog.com/malpracti ce/new-post (May 26, 2011 | post #2)
Streisand's millions for women's heart disease
What a great contribution to an amazing cause. Women make up more than half of the United States population and heart disease still persists as their number one cause of death. Clearly more needs to be done to prevent this and this is such a great start. Check out this blog: http://myadvocates blog.com/uncategor ized/big-medicine- hard-on-women%E2%8 0%99s-hearts (May 26, 2011 | post #3)
Doctors laud 5 years of malpractice relief
Malpractice errors these days are becoming more epidemic, and studies show that few people are reporting them. The only way to ensure that this is prevented is by speaking out and reporting these issues. Look at this: http://myadvocates blog.com/malpracti ce/medical-errors- epidemic-but-few-p eople-file-lawsuit s-studies-show (May 26, 2011 | post #7)
Stem Cell Trial Involves Austin Heart Patients
This is some area of research the needs to continue to grow in strength. To specify, women make up more than half of the population and heart disease is their number one cause of death each year. Check it out. http://myadvocates blog.com/uncategor ized/big-medicine- hard-on-women%E2%8 0%99s-hearts (May 26, 2011 | post #6)
Rustler with diabetes says prison may kill him
It's clear that FDA must toughen the test oversight of drug companies. Popular drug use such as the use of Avandia has been associated with increased heart attacks, strokes and heart-related deaths – evidence buried by GlaxoSmithKline. More precautions and regulations must be taken. I found this website, which has some interesting information on the subject. http://myadvocates blog.com/dangerous -drugs-and-medical -devices/avandia-d rug-testing-bogus (May 26, 2011 | post #4)
Big Medicine Hard on Women’s Hearts
Just found a really interesting article on the impact of certain medications on women's hearts. Definitely share with the women you care about. We need to stick together. http://myadvocates blog.com/uncategor ized/big-medicine- hard-on-women%E2%8 0%99s-hearts (May 26, 2011 | post #1)
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