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Neuropathic Pain Following Hernia Mesh Repair: Transversus Abdominis Plane Block Study

lukej March 15, 2024 No Comments

Study shows that TAP block should be considered early, from the onset of the first pain symptoms “We argue that a transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block should be considered early,…

A Message to Dr. Ridgeway: “Synthetic slings are not the standard of care”

lukej March 15, 2024 No Comments

There is a large percentage of urologists, gynecologists, and urogynecologists who don’t place TOT slings because of catastrophic, life-altering pain syndromes. Cleveland Clinic’s Chair of its Obstetrics and Gynecology &…

Stroke Care Revolution Saving Lives and Function…Despite Lost Opportunities

lukej March 12, 2024 No Comments

Some hospitals aren’t prepared for timely transfers to a Comprehensive Stroke Center with physician skill & equipment to provide the necessary standard of care. In 2018 hospitals across the country…

Retropubic Sling: Catastrophic Pain Syndromes Finally Getting Attention

lukej March 10, 2024 No Comments

Nearly 200,000 transvaginal mesh devices are placed into women each year, which cause foreseeable and unavoidable neurological injuries and life-altering pain. Nearly 200,000 transvaginal mesh (TVM) polypropylene sling devices are…

Vigna Law Group: Deep Tissue Injury (DTI)…What Comes Next? Litigation

lukej March 9, 2024 No Comments

VLG a national neurological injury and malpractice injury law firm, offers immediate evaluation of hospital acquired bed sores from photo review by an expert. Greg Vigna, MD, JD, a physician…

Proper positioning of a retropubic sling arms is not reliable

lukej March 8, 2024 No Comments

A study reveals that 25% of arms of retropubic slings are considered malplaced and considered ‘too far lateral’ which increases neurological risk. “There is nothing reassuring about the reliability of…

Neonates Sepsis: PICC Line and Central Line Infections in Focus, Avoidable Injuries

lukej March 8, 2024 No Comments

Investigating cases of central-line associated bloodstream infections including PICC lines and midlines. Neonatal sepsis is a major cause of morbidity and mortality. It is the third leading cause of neonatal…

Vaginal Mesh Is Not Inert Resulting in Ongoing Damage to Muscles and Nerves

lukej March 3, 2024 No Comments

Polypropylene mesh causes acute, chronic inflammation that cause pelvic floor myalgia, hip adductor myalgia (groin pain), pudendal and obturator neuralgia. The polypropylene mesh of transobturator (TOT) slings, commonly used in…

Hospital Acquired Acinetobacter Bloodstream Infections: The Risk Factors

lukej March 3, 2024 No Comments

Acinetobacter infections in at-risk patients, emphasizing challenges and advocating for safer catheter materials to prevent severe complications Bloodstream infections from Acinetobacter baumannii-Acinetobacter calcoaceticus are more common in critically ill and…

Artificial Tears Contamination Outbreak

lukej February 26, 2024 No Comments

Outbreak of extensively drug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa associated with artificial tears “Pseudomonas in artificial tears is a disaster as this leads to permanent corneal ulceration, corneal scarring, impaired vision, and even…

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