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An estimated 200,000 pulmonary embolism (PE) deaths related to deep vein thrombosis (DVT) occur each year in the United States. For those at risk, the placement of an inferior vena cava (IVC) filter may be an effective solution to reducing DVT. A DVT is a potentially dangerous and even life […]

When undergoing a surgery or other medical procedure, you have the right to expect that mistakes which cause you injury will not be made. Patients trust their surgeons to have a level of skill and experience that enables them to perform their duties without error.  Sadly, however, mistakes do happen, […]

Injuries that occur during childbirth are heartbreaking.  While many birth injuries do not cause permanent damage to newborns, some can have lasting effects.  Common birth injuries that may cause harm to infants include: Brachial Plexus Injuries (BPI): This injury affects nerves in the upper spine, neck, shoulder, and arm. Brachial […]

Oral chemotherapy drugs have become a popular alternative to IV chemotherapy treatments for many cancer patients.  Oral antineoplastic agents can improve the quality of cancer patients’ lives; however, they are not without risk.  Medication errors can have severe and sometimes deadly consequences. Chemotherapy drugs are highly toxic.  The slightest mistake […]