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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
Bedsores with dead tissue either get infected leading to sepsis or even disseminated intravascular coagulation that leads to uncontrolled bleeding. “I’m seeing a very disturbing trend where hospitals are discharging patients with necrotic large decubitus ulcers. Bedsores with dead tissue either get infected leading to sepsis or even disseminated intravascular coagulation that leads to [...]
We are now reviewing cases of neurological injuries suffered by Ovarian Cancer Survivors related to toxic effect of chemotherapeutic agents & radiation therapy. “We are now reviewing cases of the neurological injuries suffered by Ovarian Cancer Survivors related to toxic effect of chemotherapeutic agents and radiation therapy. Injuries include Cisplatin related peripheral neuropathies and [...]
Nursing homes and hospitals must be held accountable for the complications they cause. “The repercussions from criminal prosecution of nursing home personnel may eventually spread to hospitals. It is no secret that in the past decade, the number of nurses has been reduced in hospitals. This is done to maximize profits and reduce operating [...]