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Epidural Abscess: Emergent Surgical Evacuation is the Mainstay of Treatment

Prompt surgical decompression and evacuation with concurrent antibiotic treatment seem to be state-of-the-art therapy for such a condition. “Irrespective of the age group, in the presence of acute neurological deterioration, surgical treatment should be performed aiming to preserve the patient’s neurological status or to prevent further worsening. Concurrent antibiotic treatment … is mandatory to [...]

2023-09-16T21:42:55+00:00September 21st, 2023|Medical Malpractice, News|0 Comments

Úlceras Por Decúbito Adquiridas en Hospitales o Residencias de Ancianos; Requieren Hospitalización Intensiva Prolongada

Los hospitales de atención intensiva prolongada tienen un programa y pagos que facilitan la atención integral de los pacientes con úlceras por decúbito graves. El Dr. Greg Vigna, abogado nacional especializado en negligencia médica, declaró: “Estas úlceras por decúbito profundas grado III y grado IV causadas por una atención deficiente en un hospital o [...]

2023-09-16T18:50:04+00:00September 19th, 2023|Espanol|0 Comments

Single-Incision Mini-Slings the Future has Been Predicted

The utility of the Coloplast Altis sling and Boston Scientific Solyx is questionable at best. Dr. Greg Vigna, “The utility of the Coloplast Altis sling and Boston Scientific Solyx is questionable at best. The FDA still does not support their safety or efficacy despite the FDA’s Obstetrics and Gynecology Device panel recommending more studies [...]

2023-09-10T16:53:56+00:00September 14th, 2023|News, Vaginal Mesh|0 Comments

Decubitus Ulcers: The Crucial Role of Plastic Surgeons in Wound Care Teams

Plastic surgeons are the most important member of an interdisciplinary team as they offer cures for those with deep Grade III and Grade IV decubitus ulcers. Greg Vigna, MD, JD, national malpractice attorney, wound care expert, says, "Plastic surgeons are the most important member of an interdisciplinary team as they offer cures for those [...]

2023-09-10T16:49:27+00:00September 10th, 2023|Decubitus Ulcer, News|0 Comments

Decubitus Ulcers: C-diff and Recurrent C-diff Both Expected Complications

Recent study shows up to 44.8% of patients have C-diff recurrence within 2-months. “Prolonged IV antibiotics are necessary for the treatment of Grade IV decubitus ulcers with osteomyelitis and post-flap management. C-diff and recurrent C-diff produces challenges for patients, physicians, and the nursing staff. Unfortunately, a small percentage of patients can present with fulminant, acute C-diff [...]

2023-08-09T13:59:09+00:00September 6th, 2023|Decubitus Ulcer, News|0 Comments

CMS Should Make Ownership Information More Transparent for Consumers

The literature shows that for-profit nursing homes have better financial performance but worse employee and client well-being compared to not-for-profit homes. Dr. Greg Vigna, national malpractice attorney and wound care expert, says, “Unfortunately the literature clearly points out that private ‘for-profit’ nursing homes have better financial performance but worse employee well-being, and worse client [...]

2023-08-09T13:54:50+00:00August 30th, 2023|Decubitus Ulcer, News|0 Comments

Racial Disparities and Staffing Levels: Higher Risk of Decubitus Ulcers for African American Nursing Home Residents

Due to lower nursing staffing levels, African Americans in big cities are at a higher risk of serious injury than white nursing home residents elsewhere. “Nursing Homes with higher concentrations of black residents tended to have lower staffing levels of registered nurses and certified nurse assistants, and be in larger for-profit and urban facilities. [...]

2023-08-08T01:13:54+00:00August 23rd, 2023|Decubitus Ulcer, News|0 Comments

Paraquat, Parkinson’s, and Profit: Killing Dopaminergic Neurons Across the World

Parkinson’s disease has been linked to Paraquat use as an herbicide for decades. Despite this, the use of Paraquat in the U.S. from 2013 to 2018 has doubled. “Paraquat was banned in the European Union in 2007 after a court found that regulators did not thoroughly assess safety concerns, including scientific evidence connecting Parkinson’s [...]

2023-08-09T13:34:10+00:00August 15th, 2023|News|0 Comments
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