FDA announced yesterday it will begin requiring warnings on certain epilepsy drugs, that the medications may cause suicidal behavior.11 drugs, used for pain and epilepsy management will be required to include the labels. Pfizer, maker of Lyrica, test...

That is the title of an article which recently appeared in the Chicago Tribune. Top state officials who visited Illinois nursing homes said they were stunned and disappointed by conditions at some facilities, describing grim institutions crowded with...

A new study recently found that a significant percentage of depressed or burned-out surgeons believe they have committed major medical errors. The study, published online by Annals of Surgery last month, found that of 7,905 surgeons surveyed, almost 9...

Has an awful ring doesn't it "wrongful death?" If someone loses their life because of someone else's negligence, you can file suit against that person alleging "wrongful death" in civil court. They won't go to jail, but they may be forced to pay for...

QUESTION: Falls in nursing homes are preventable - True or False. ANSWER: Depends on who is answering the question. A few years ago we represented the Estate of a woman who died as a result of a nursing home fall. The physician who was testifying for...

Don't you know someone who has had Lasik eye surgery? I do...multiple people and most have enjoyed improved vision as a result. We have a large ophthalmologic practice in my area and these eye doctors appear to be very good at what they do. However,...