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Negligent Pacemaker Implantation Results in Malpractice Action
This case presents a common cause of malpractice actions: The failure to timely diagnose and treat a condition.
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Getting to the NBA Finals by COVID-19 Vaccine Boosting
Vaccine booster doses were highly effective in preventing infection, whether symptomatic or asymptomatic, with the omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2 in National Basketball Association players and staff.
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Cirrhosis and Infections
Infections in patients with cirrhosis are frequent and potentially lethal, with pneumonia associated with the highest risk for mortality.
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Botched Hip Surgery Causes Patient’s Death, Potential Liability Years Later
This case holds both substantive and procedural lessons for care providers. Procedure can be equally as important as substance in defending against litigation. It is important to consult with counsel while reviewing the applicable facts and specific laws to understand potentially successful procedural challenges.
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Influenza Vaccination Reduces the Risk of Major Cardiovascular Events
A meta-analysis of six randomized, controlled trials revealed receipt of influenza vaccination reduced the risk of major cardiovascular events compared to the unvaccinated, with 56 patients needing vaccination to prevent one event. Higher-risk patients had 45% reduced risk.
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Travelers Need Pre-Trip Hepatitis A Vaccination
Hepatitis A continues to be a problem for international travelers in much of the world. More widespread use of hepatitis A vaccine could be warranted.
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More Consumers Suing After Healthcare Data Breaches
Consumers are suing companies more often for data breaches that expose their private information, according to one law firm’s experience. Healthcare organizations are seeing the biggest increases in this type of litigation.
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Monkeypox in the United States
The first 17 patients in the United States affected by the current monkeypox outbreak are described. Of note is the absence of reported fever in 10, and the frequent presence of lymphadenopathy, as well as of genital and perianal lesions.
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Monkeypox in Europe and North America: What to Expect, What to Do
Data on outcomes of monkeypox cases managed in Europe and North America are limited but provide some clues on epidemiology, clinical manifestations, treatment, and outcome.
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Value-Based Safe Harbor, Stark Exception Increasingly Important
The value-based arrangement Anti-Kickback Statute safe harbor and Stark Law exception introduced last year are likely to become important components of healthcare provider methods. CMS and other third-party payors will continue to focus on promoting care coordination and patient outcomes, making the safe harbor and Stark exception critical tools to avoid legal complications.