John Pettigrew, a 58-year-old British plumber, has been seeing blue for several weeks after overdosing on Viagra. The divorced man hadn’t had sex in over a year. When the time came to get back on the horse, he struggled with his performance, prompting him to seek a prescription for Viagra. He also obtained additional Viagra […]
Brain Injuries Aren’t Always Immediately Apparent
The recent death of actress Natasha Richardson after a seemingly minor ski accident underscores the importance of seeking medical attention immediately if you have received any type of blow to the head. Richardson died from a condition that many neurosurgeons commonly call “talk and die” syndrome. Richardson fell Monday afternoon while taking a ski lesson. […]
Hospital Discovers Deadly Bacteria in Neonatal Unit
Miami Children’s Hospital has moved children from the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) into another section of the hospital in order to cleanse the ward of toxic substances. At least two strands of pseudomonas, a fatal and drug-resistant bacteria, have been discovered in the NICU recently. Two babies have died from exposure to the toxic […]
Health Care Overhaul May Hinge on Tort Reform
As President Obama gears up to attempt a major overhaul of our health care system, doctors and lawyers are digging in for what may potentially be a long battle. For years, doctors have been arguing that medical malpractice lawsuits are a big reason health care costs are so high. As a result, many medical professionals […]
Accutane Manufacturer Gets New Life on Appeal
Last week, the New Jersey Appellate Court overturned a verdict against Hoffman-LaRoche, the makers of Accutane, and remanded the case for a new trial. This ruling comes directly on the heels of the Supreme Court’s decision in Wyeth v. Levine, which dealt a major blow to pharmaceutical companies hoping to avoid product liability claims by […]
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