According to doctors, jaundice is a condition most babies develop when they’re born, and if not detected early enough can cause permanent brain damage in newborns and, therefore, it is important for all new parents to know the symptoms. First-time mother Proschee Ford said she…
An 8-year old boy was taken to the hospital after he was given the wrong dosage of medicine. It was unknown at the time whether he would suffer permanent damage due to the medication over-dosage error. Investigation has revealed that the mistake occurred at the…
In February 2009, the patient was admitted to the hospital for what was supposed to be a routine operation on his left leg. The patient recalled being prepped for surgery, which was when his left knee and ankle were marked to indicate location of surgery….
Chicago, Illinois. Weeks following the tragic accident that resulted in an extra or stuntwoman suffering critical injuries during the filming of the “Transformers 3” movie, another employee was the victim of an unfortunate accident while on set. The injured individual, a welder who worked on…
The effects of a radiation error can be absolutely devastating. Recent stories of patients who have been seriously harmed by a radiation overdose have raised the level of concern for this type of treatment. While radiation can be helpful for patients with malignant tumors, a…
Medical innovations are important in the effort to prevent medical errors and negligence, such as radiation overdose and radiation mistakes. In some good news in the fight to decrease the risk of radiation errors, the Kentucky Lexington Herald-Leader reports that a new scanner in Milwaukee…