Category Archives: Case Results

Johns Hopkins Malpractice Study: Surgical ‘Never Events’ Occur At Least 4,000 Times Per Year

Posted on April 16, 2013 by Finkelstein & Partners

Johns Hopkins patient safety researchers estimate that a surgeon in the U.S. leaves an object such as a sponge or towel inside a patient’s body 39 times a week, performs the wrong procedure on a patient 20 times a week … Continue reading →

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Millions Die from Sepsis – But It Can Be Cured If Detected Quickly

Posted on April 16, 2013 by Finkelstein & Partners

What Is Sepsis? Sepsis is the tenth leading cause of death in the U.S. The problem is that there isn’t a single test that can diagnose sepsis. Even a brief delay in treatment can be fatal. If you or a … Continue reading →

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Did You Know…

Posted on April 16, 2013 by Finkelstein & Partners

drowsy driving is a factor in one in six vehicle accidents? 14% of drivers ages 16-24 admitted to falling asleep while driving at least once in the past year. 10% of drivers of all ages admitted to this. young drivers … Continue reading →

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Azithromycin (Zithromax or Zmax): Drug Safety Communication – Risk of Potentially Fatal Heart Rhythms

Posted on March 18, 2013 by Finkelstein & Partners

On March 12, 2013 the FDA posted a warning to the public that azithromycin (Zithromax or Zmax) can cause abnormal changes in the electrical activity of the heart that may lead to a potentially fatal irregular heart rhythm. Patients at … Continue reading →

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Class I Recall: DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc recalls LPS Diaphyseal Sleeve

Posted on February 26, 2013 by Finkelstein & Partners

According to the FDA on January 4, 2013, DePuy issued an Urgent Medical Device Recall informing hospitals and surgeons of the problem and to immediately stop distributing or using the recalled lots. The LPS Diaphyseal Sleeve is intended for use … Continue reading →

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