Roughly one week ago, we examined five medical errors that shaped the standard of care. From advances in trauma response to improvements in prenatal care, the medical landscape has seen a variety of needed changes. Today, we take a look at five more mistakes that revolutionized patient care. 6. Fatal Allergies – Allergies were sometimes overlooked […]
More Women Having “Foot Facelift” Surgery to Fit into High Heels
We’ve talked about cosmetic foot surgery on this blog before, but a new report out of New York has once again made the surgery a hot button issue. Manhattan podiatrist Dr. Oliver Zong specializes in treating foot pain through cosmetic surgery. He’s heard a variety of reasons why women want to go under the knife, […]
1 in 6 Contract Food-Borne Illnesses Each Year
A new report by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention found that produce accounts for nearly half of all food-borne illness, while poultry comes in as the food source with the most fatal infections. Of the nearly 50 million Americans who contract a food-borne illness, 128,000 people visit the hospital and 3,000 die each […]
10 Medical Errors that Shaped the Standard of Care, Part 1
Much like you and me, doctors aren’t perfect. We love to believe that the people operating on our bodies never make mistakes, but that’s not the case. Although mistakes are made, sometimes they shift the medical landscape and save countless lives down the road. Below we examine five medical mishaps that changed the standard of care for […]
FDA Makes Controversial Decision to Restrict Prescription Vicodin
Last Friday, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) voted to increase restrictions on prescription drugs that contain hydrocodone (such as Vicodin). Such drugs are now listed as schedule II controlled substances. The purpose of the decision is to decrease drug abuse by making the drug more difficult for addicts to attain. If a drug becomes […]
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