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Jonathan Schochor Speaks to Western Maryland’s 930 WFMD Talk Radio

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This week, Jonathan Schochor, Founding Partner & Chairman of Schochor, Staton, Goldberg, and Cardea, P.A., spoke with Western Maryland’s 930 WFMD Talk Radio to explain the impact of the recently passed Child Victims Act. Listen to the full interview where Jon breaks down the rights survivors of sexual abuse now have across the entire state … Continued

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Maryland Public TV’s State Circle interviews Jonathan Schochor

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Jonathan Schochor, Founding Partner & Chairman of Schochor, Staton, Goldberg, and Cardea, P.A., recently chatted with Jeff Salkin on Maryland Public TV’s popular State Circle show to share his valuable insights and legal expertise on what’s next for sex abuse victims in Maryland. Victims now have rights they were previously denied since lawmakers have eliminated the … Continued

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Latest Hospital Safety Rankings Released by Leapfrog Group

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Marking its 10th anniversary of providing annual ratings, The Leapfrog Group recently released its 2022 letter-grade report for 3,000 hospitals across the US. The Leapfrog Group is a national non-profit organization dedicated to increasing patient safety and reducing harm in healthcare settings. Since 2000, the group has been working to improve the US healthcare system … Continued

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Timing Surgery: Surgical Risks and Recent Covid Infection

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Infection with COVID-19 impacts the risk of complications from surgery. After three years, the world is beginning to stand down from the pandemic.  Lives were lost and permanently altered by the SARS-CoV2 virus now commonly known as COVID.  Vaccines, boosters, immunity, and COVID variants are here to stay as we each assess our risk level … Continued

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Jonathan Schochor on WBFF TV in Baltimore

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Jonathan Schochor of Schochor, Staton, Goldberg, and Cardea, P.A., recently joined WBFF TV in Baltimore to share his expertise on what’s next for sex abuse survivors in Maryland following Governor Wes Moore’s historic signing into law a bill that ends the statute of limitations for civil suits filed by survivors of sexual abuse.  Watch the full … Continued

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Suburban Physician Faces More Charges of Patient Sexual Assault

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A former high school team doctor who worked with youth hockey organizations for 20 years currently faces 27 criminal sexual conduct charges. Formerly licensed to practice medicine in Michigan, Ohio, Iowa, Minnesota, and Georgia, 66-year-old Zvi Levran pled not guilty to the charges against him.  He is currently jailed in Oakland County, Michigan awaiting a … Continued

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Injury During Pregnancy May Increase Risk of Cerebral Palsy

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Accidental injury during pregnancy was associated with increased risk of cerebral palsy (CP) for babies in a recently published study. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), cerebral palsy (CP) is the most common motor disability of childhood.  Approximately one in 345 children are currently diagnosed with CP, which is a collection … Continued

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Research Suggests 250,000 Annually Die Due to Emergency Department Error

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A recent study suggests approximately 250,000 people die each year due to Emergency department (ED) misdiagnosis. The study is a systematic review funded by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) by researchers at Johns Hopkins University.  Researchers reviewed studies from research databases between January 2000 and September 2021 to identify conditions associated with … Continued

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Study suggests Early CT Screening Significantly Increases Rate of Lung Cancer Survival

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Early screening for lung cancer dramatically improves survival rates for at-risk patients. Researchers at Mount Sinai continue to explore how low-dose CT impacts survival of patients subsequently found to have lung cancer. According to the American Cancer Society, there are a variety of risk factors for lung cancer, including smoking, exposure to secondhand tobacco smoke, … Continued

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Prescribed Blood Thinners? Research Suggests Differences in Effectiveness

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A comparison of blood thinners used to avoid formation of blood clots for patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) found strong support for the use of one blood thinner over another commonly prescribed medication. Atrial fibrillation occurs when the upper chambers of the heart beat out of rhythm with the lower chambers of the heart.  While … Continued