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January 4, 2015

Medical Error Continues at a Much Higher Rate than Initially Reported

Medical malpractice affects thousands of Americans every year due to hospital negligence or patients suffering from some type of preventable harm due to medical error. NPR referenced a Journal of Patient Safety study that concluded between 210,000 and 440,000 patient...

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December 26, 2014

AAJ Reports History of Car Manufacturers Skirting Safety Issues

The recent air bag recalls have affected millions of Americans who own vehicles that contain the faulty equipment. Only one car manufacturer to date has taken its recall nationwide, despite the demand of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for...

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December 19, 2014

Illinois Gastroenterologist Says Early Colonoscopy Screenings Provide Little Risk Despite Recommended Timeline

According to the American Cancer Society, colorectal cancer ranks third as the most commonly diagnosed cancer in the United States. A colonoscopy allows a doctor to examine the inside of the colon to detect polyps, diseases, or other abnormal results....

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December 18, 2014

Experts Spotlight Inefficient Hospital Protocol for Medical Device Recalls

Patients rely on hospitals to ensure that safety protocols and education for medical staff are current and privy to any changes regarding medical device recalls. For over 45 years, ECRI has helped in this effort by focusing on improved patient...

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December 16, 2014

FDA Guidance Document Clarifies When Product Changes Establish Need for Recall

The FDA has instituted a final guidance document in order for companies to clearly distinguish a recall from a market withdrawal. Part of the draft version of the new guidance called for reporting of any enhancement of a product, a...

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December 16, 2014

Takata Airbag Recall Update: Honda Leads Expansion for Nationwide Repairs

Recalls of Takata airbags started as early as 2008. Takata and Honda allegedly both knew about the recalls as early as 2004. Why did the major recall from the National Highway Traffic-Safety Administration (NHTSA) not start until October of last...

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December 8, 2014

Use of Laparoscopic Power Morcellators Puts Hundreds of Thousands of Women at Risk

A hysterectomy ranks second behind a cesarean section (“C-section”) as the most frequently performed medical procedure women undergo. In fact, the National Women’s Health Network lists statistics reporting an estimated 600,000 hysterectomies performed every year. It is common for laparoscopic...

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December 2, 2014

Driver Responsibility in DUI Injury and Death Cases

According to statistics from the Illinois Secretary of State, nearly 10,000 drivers were arrested for DUI in Cook County in 2012, leaving thousands of victims vulnerable to motor vehicle accident injuries and fatalities. In recent weeks, the Chicago Tribune reported...

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