Study suggests Surgical Risk Reduced by treating Appendicitis with Antibiotics

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A recent study reaffirms antibiotics could be a viable option for children suffering from appendicitis. The appendix is a vestigial organ, a short tubular segment of intestine attached to your colon on the lower right side with no active known use.  At present there is some suggestion by researchers that the appendix may be a … Continued

Healthy Living: States with the Best and Worst Health Care

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You may already have an opinion, but a new survey ranks state health care from best to worst. While everyone enjoys checking out rankings, the difference between the “best” and the “worst” health care can hurt or even kill you, or a family member. It is no joke to learn your state falls well below … Continued

Jonathan Schochor Receives The Daily Record 2020 Icon Honor

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Jonathan Schochor, Founding Senior Managing Partner of Schochor, Staton, Goldberg, and Cardea, P.A. is named one of The Daily Record’s 2020 Icon Honors winners. Established in 2017, Icon Honors recognizes Maryland business leaders who have a long-standing commitment to the business community. Winners were selected based on success and strong leadership both within and outside of their chosen … Continued

Reducing Adverse Medication Events with AI

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Adverse drug reactions (ADR) caused by medication errors are one of the most common forms of medical mistake.  A new learning tool that evaluates drug interactions at the molecular level may reduce drug injury to patients. Researchers behind a new study published in the journal EBio Medicine developed an open-source machine learning tool that could … Continued

History of Multiple Head Hits Increases Risk of Depression in Later Life

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A recent study suggests that people with a history of head hits are more likely to suffer cognitive difficulties and depression as the years pass. In the past decade, research has turned a spotlight on traumatic brain injury.  Through national and international brain research initiatives and a focus on sports-related concussion, our knowledge of traumatic … Continued

Schochor, Staton, Goldberg, and Cardea, P.A. Did It Again! We were Voted Number One in All Three Key Categories

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Top Winner for Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, and Civil Litigation Once again, Schochor, Staton, Goldberg, and Cardea, P.A., PA has been voted the Top Winner for 2020 by The Daily Record’s readers as the Best Law Firm in Maryland for Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, and Civil Litigation. Our firm has been named Top Winner for three years … Continued

Blood test could diagnose Brain Injury after Birth

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Researchers are developing a blood test that could help identify brain injury in babies who experience birth asphyxia during delivery. Asphyxia is a term used to describe a dangerous lack of oxygen that often causes brain injury.  Perinatal or birth asphyxia occurs during labor and at birth, as the name implies.  Causes of birth asphyxia … Continued

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

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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

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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

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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