New Study: In 10 Hours Viral Sample Spreads Across Entire Hospital Ward

Published on October 6, 2020

A recent study showed viral material on a bedrail in a hospital ward was found throughout the unit a mere ten hours later. Hospitals are critical for providing healthcare and maintaining the safety and wellness of a community. Because hospitals are where people go when they are sick, most people are also aware that serious … Continued

Survey Looks at Pros and Cons of EMR on Physicians Training as Kidney Specialists

Published on September 29, 2020

Using an anonymous online survey, medical students report that electronic medical record (EMR) technology both enhances their education and acts as a drain on their time. An opinion survey published in the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology gave respondents a chance to anonymously provide their opinion about the usefulness of the EMR … Continued

New Development in the Search for a Reliable Blood Test for Concussion

Published on September 23, 2020

A new blood test shows promise in helping detect and define levels of brain trauma even years after the injury. As we have discussed before, any injury to the brain is serious. Brain injury can result from a traumatic blow to the head or after the brain is deprived of oxygen during a surgical event … Continued

Physician Discusses Near Misses and Too Common Medical Errors

Published on September 14, 2020

A new book takes a close look at medical errors and the real human cost when physicians miss the mark. Dr. Danielle Ofri is a clinical professor of Medicine and an attending physician at Bellevue Hospital in New York City. Dr. Ofri is also an accomplished writer and her seventh book, “When We Do Harm,” … Continued

Climate Factors found to Increase Pregnancy Risks

Published on September 9, 2020

Not all impacts of climate change result in flooding or drought. A recent study found worsening climate-related factors could increase pregnancy risks across the country. Climate change can be a health challenge to people of any age. Pregnancy is a particularly sensitive time for mother and child. In an adverse environment, the health of both … Continued

Iodine Use in in NICU May Increase Infant Risk of Hypothyroidism

Published on September 3, 2020

A new study suggests exposure to iodine in the NICU could put vulnerable infants with congenital hypothyroidism at risk for worsened thyroid dysfunction. As we discussed earlier, the butterfly-shaped gland at the front of your neck works ceaselessly throughout life to regulate metabolism, hormones, and other regulatory functions. For premature infants and newborns with congenital … Continued

New Study Evaluates Misdiagnosis Rates of “Big Three”

Published on August 25, 2020

Recent research suggests one in ten patients who experience symptoms of a dangerous condition like cancer, infection, or major vascular event will be misdiagnosed. Published in the open-access journal Diagnosis, the study adds weight to the already disturbing statistics concerning the frequency by which patients are incorrectly diagnosed. Led by researchers at Johns Hopkins University … Continued

Published on August 20, 2020

Schochor, Staton, Goldberg, and Cardea, P.A., P.A is honored to announce that five partners in our firm have been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America 2021. Our firm has offered excellence in legal service to victims of negligence, medical malpractice, and the wrongful acts of others for more than thirty-seven years. We work hard … Continued

Thyroid Dysfunction May be Overdiagnosed and Overtreated in Pregnancy

Published on August 12, 2020

Throughout pregnancy, women undergo a lot of change and a variety of tests. Based on results, treatment may, or may not, be initiated while the pregnancy is ongoing. For those with subclinical hypothyroidism, a new study finds pregnant women may be overdiagnosed and overtreated. The small, butterfly-shaped thyroid gland that resides in the front of … Continued

Research to Assess Whether Single Antibiotic Dose can Reduce Maternal Sepsis

Published on August 4, 2020

A new research initiative is taking aim at sepsis—an infection that can take the life of mom and baby. Maternal sepsis is a significant danger to women and their babies around the world. According to the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Global Maternal Sepsis Study (GLOSS), maternal sepsis infections cause the death of an … Continued

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