[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] A colonoscopy is a test performed by a doctor to examine the inner lining of the large intestine. Colonoscopies are performed to evaluate certain symptom and also screen for colon cancer. Colonoscopic Perforation Bowel perforation, a hole in the wall of your colon, is the most serious complication of a colonoscopy. Elderly patients and patients with multiple disorders pose the Read More
Cardiac Catheterization and Anaphylactoid Reaction to Contrast Dye – Medical Malpractice?
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]In order to diagnose and/or treat some heart conditions, a catheter (long, thing, flexible tube) is inserted into a blood vessel through a patient’s arm, groin or neck and threaded to the patient’s heart allowing the doctor to perform diagnostic tests and treatment on the patient’s heart. This procedure is known as cardiac catheterization.A special type of dye (contrast dye) is Read More
Chicago Pharmacy Errors – Protect Yourself and Your Loved Ones
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Prescriptions in America have increased to over 3 billion from a reported 2 billion back in 1994. That increase has pharmacists working longer hours under immense pressure, often tasked with handling 30 prescriptions per hour. Think about that – 30 PRESCRIPTIONS PER HOUR! That equates to only 2 minutes to fill a prescription, check for potential drug interactions, verify insurance Read More
Cardiac Catheterization and Anaphylactoid Reaction to Contrast Dye – Medical Malpractice?
In order to diagnose and/or treat some heart conditions, a catheter (long, thing, flexible tube) is inserted into a blood vessel through a patient’s arm, groin or neck and threaded to the patient’s heart allowing the doctor to perform diagnostic tests and treatment on the patient’s heart. This procedure is known as cardiac catheterization.A special type of dye (contrast dye) is carried through the catheter and flows Read More
Corneal Edema Post-Cataract Surgery? Medical Malpractice?
The cornea is the eye’s most outer layer covering the front part of the eye and acting as a clear window for us to view the world. Clarity of the cornea is essential for sharp vison and two-thirds of the eye’s focusing power comes from the cornea. When a person has corneal edema, they have blurred vision, much like looking at the world through a dirty window, and they may see haloes around lights along with pain in Read More
