According to a recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Rochester Medical Center, cancer patients that that have been treated with chemotherapy usually develop blood clots following hospital discharge, and not while still admitted.
The study, which examined almost 18,000 cancer patients over about four years, revealed that outpatients made up 78 percent of the 5.6 percent that developed blood clots. When a blood clot, or venous thromboembolism (VTE), occurs, red blood cells, clotting proteins and platelets form a mass, preventing blood flow.
Roughly one in five cancer patients develops a blood clot following their diagnosis, and the report points out that once a cancer patient develops a blood clot, it is more likely that they will develop others. Cancer outpatients need to be at the center of blood clot prevention efforts, as they are more likely to develop a clot than those patients still admitted to the hospital.
Many cancer patients need to be educated on the importance of blood clot prevention, as well as on preventive treatment they can receive if they are at risk of a clot. If a cancer patient has symptoms of a clot, such as swelling of the limbs or shortness of breath, they should contact their physician immediately.
If a blood clot goes undiagnosed, it can cause serious complications or death. If you or a loved one was hurt by doctor or hospital negligence, call or email the medical malpractice attorneys at Silberstein, Awad & Miklos for a free consultation. Our experienced attorneys have helped clients with Bronx medical malpractice, Queens medical malpractice, Brooklyn medical malpractice, Manhattan medical malpractice and Long Island medical malpractice cases.
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Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Survey: ER visits result in infection for some elderly patients
A recent study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal has found that elderly adults in long-term care facilities that were recently treated in a hospital emergency room are three times more likely to develop a gastrointestinal or respiratory infection than those not recently seen in an ER.
For the study, researchers looked at about 1,270 seniors who lived in 22 long-term care facilities located in four Canadian cities between September 2006 and May 2008. The study focused on emergency room visits in the fall, winter and spring months, since respiratory and gastrointestinal infection rates are higher at these times than in the summer.
During the nearly two year study, about 425 of the seniors included in the study were treated at a hospital emergency room for something other than a gastrointestinal or acute respiratory problem. The rest of the seniors in the study were not seen at an ER.
The research found that those who were seen at a hospital emergency room were roughly three times as likely to develop a gastrointestinal or acute respiratory infection in the week after their visit.
In some cases, infections are not preventable and do not occur as a result of hospital negligence. However, some infections can be avoided and it is the responsibility of the hospital to prevent their patients from developing such infections.
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Thursday, December 1, 2011
Men Less Likely to get Screened for Cancer
According to a recent telephone survey of almost 1,150 men and women in San Juan, Baltimore and New York City, men are more likely to skip cancer screenings than women. The survey group was mainly between the ages of 30 and 59, and about 35 percent of the participants were men.
The research team that conducted the study used questions from the Cancer Screening Questionnaire, a survey of sixty-questions which were asked over the phone. The questionnaire focused on participants’ attitudes and beliefs when it came to cancer screening.
Researchers found that although the cancer death rate is higher among men, they are less willing than women to undergo cancer screenings. However, the study also found that when given the facts about cancer screening procedures, men are somewhat more likely to get screened for cancer than women are. For this reason, physicians and other health care providers should __
The findings of the study indicate that men are screened less than women for several reasons, including the fact that women see their primary care physician more often than men do. Also, there is a need for more government-sponsored cancer awareness campaigns for men and most cancer awareness campaigns focus on women’s breast cancer.
The study was published both online and in print in the American Journal of Men’s Health.
If a doctor or hospital failed to diagnose your cancer, call or email the cancer malpractice attorneys at Silberstein, Awad & Miklos today. Our experienced medical malpractice lawyers can answer your questions and help you fight for the compensation you deserve. We have helped clients with Queens cancer malpractice, Bronx cancer malpractice, Brooklyn cancer malpractice, Manhattan cancer malpractice and Long Island cancer malpractice cases.
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Friday, November 4, 2011
Study: Rate of C-section delivery with twins increases
Researchers in California have found in a new study that more twins are being delivered via cesarean section than ever before. Since the mid 90s, the rate of twin c-sections has increased significantly, according to the study authors.
In 2008, the last year included in the study, the c-section rate for twin deliveries was roughly 75 percent, significantly higher than the rate of 53 percent of 1995, and amounting to a five percent increase each year.
The researchers also noted that although many twin c-section deliveries are the result of complications, such as the position of the babies, this increase in the c-section rate was seen in healthy mothers and babies that had the option to deliver vaginally.
The study, which was published in medical journal Obstetrics & Gynecology, notes that about a third of all births in the U.S. are now cesarean section deliveries. Study authors also warn that although the rate of c-sections is on the rise, this type of delivery increases the risk of bleeding and infection for the mother, as well as certain types of injuries, so a Healing time following a cesarean section also means a longer stay in the hospital following delivery.
Cesarean sections can be potentially harmful to both mother and child. If you or a loved one experienced a difficult delivery or an injury that could have been prevented and have questions about the quality of the medical care you received, please call Silberstein, Awad & Miklos' birth injury lawyers for answers. We have helped clients with Bronx birth injury, Queens birth injury, Brooklyn birth injury, Manhattan birth injury and Long Island birth injury cases. Call us toll-free: 1-877-ASK4SAM
In 2008, the last year included in the study, the c-section rate for twin deliveries was roughly 75 percent, significantly higher than the rate of 53 percent of 1995, and amounting to a five percent increase each year.
The researchers also noted that although many twin c-section deliveries are the result of complications, such as the position of the babies, this increase in the c-section rate was seen in healthy mothers and babies that had the option to deliver vaginally.
The study, which was published in medical journal Obstetrics & Gynecology, notes that about a third of all births in the U.S. are now cesarean section deliveries. Study authors also warn that although the rate of c-sections is on the rise, this type of delivery increases the risk of bleeding and infection for the mother, as well as certain types of injuries, so a Healing time following a cesarean section also means a longer stay in the hospital following delivery.
Cesarean sections can be potentially harmful to both mother and child. If you or a loved one experienced a difficult delivery or an injury that could have been prevented and have questions about the quality of the medical care you received, please call Silberstein, Awad & Miklos' birth injury lawyers for answers. We have helped clients with Bronx birth injury, Queens birth injury, Brooklyn birth injury, Manhattan birth injury and Long Island birth injury cases. Call us toll-free: 1-877-ASK4SAM
Friday, October 28, 2011
Ovarian Tumor Risk Increases with Fertility Treatment
According to a 15-year study which observed about 25,000 women, the risk of developing an ovarian tumor is higher for women receiving fertility treatments with ovary-stimulating drugs.
The study, led by Flora van Leeuwen of the Netherlands Cancer Institute, found that women who underwent in-vitro fertilization, or IVF, were twice as likely to develop either ovarian cancer or a borderline tumor, which is defined as a tumor with abnormal cells that may or may not become cancerous.
Of the 25,000 women included in the study, about 19,000 received IVF treatment. Among the group that received the treatment, 61 women had an ovarian malignancy, 31 of which were borderline tumors and 30 of which were invasive ovarian cancer.
The study’s findings were published in Oxford journal Human Reproduction.
A delay in diagnosing and treating ovarian cancer or any other form of cancer may allow the cancer to grow and spread, lowering a patient’s chance beating their cancer. If you or someone you love has been harmed by a delay in diagnosing or treating cancer, our cancer malpractice attorneys can help. Your initial consultation is free and there is no fee to you unless we recover money. Please call us today, or submit an instant inquiry now and we will respond within 24 hours. Silberstein, Awad & Miklos serves clients with Queens cancer malpractice, Bronx cancer malpractice, Brooklyn cancer malpractice, Manhattan cancer malpractice and Long Island cancer malpractice cases.
Friday, October 21, 2011
Study: Seatbelts worn by less than half of children injured in auto accidents
A recent study presented at the October 15th national meeting of the American Academy of Pediatrics has found that more than half of children hurt in an automobile accident in the U.S. between 2002 and 2006 were not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the accident.
Statistics on motor vehicle accidents involving nearly 40,000 kids under the age of 16 were analyzed by a team of researchers led by Dr. Rebecca Stark. They found that only about 47.5 percent of the children were wearing a seat-belt when the accident occurred. Researchers also found that in minority children, including Black, Hispanic and Native American, seatbelt use was even lower.
Dr. Stark and her research team found that when seatbelts were used, a lower injury severity score (ISS) was observable. They also found that the injury rate was almost 7 percent and the death rate was almost 6 percent, with about 13 percent of the injured children needing emergency surgery.
According to the CDC, motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of death in the U.S. in people ages 5 through 34. In 2009, more than 2.3 million adult drivers and passengers received treatment in U.S. emergency rooms for injuries resulting from an automobile accident.
The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles requires that every child under the age of 16 must wear a safety restraint and children under the age of 4 must be secured in a federally-approved safety seat. If you or a loved has been injured in any type of collision, call or e-mail our car accident attorneys today. One of our experienced auto collision lawyers will evaluate your case for free and help you get the compensation you deserve. Silberstein, Awad & Miklos has helped clients with Bronx auto accident, Queens auto accident, Brooklyn auto accident, Manhattan auto accident and Long Island auto accident cases.
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Statistics on motor vehicle accidents involving nearly 40,000 kids under the age of 16 were analyzed by a team of researchers led by Dr. Rebecca Stark. They found that only about 47.5 percent of the children were wearing a seat-belt when the accident occurred. Researchers also found that in minority children, including Black, Hispanic and Native American, seatbelt use was even lower.
Dr. Stark and her research team found that when seatbelts were used, a lower injury severity score (ISS) was observable. They also found that the injury rate was almost 7 percent and the death rate was almost 6 percent, with about 13 percent of the injured children needing emergency surgery.
According to the CDC, motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of death in the U.S. in people ages 5 through 34. In 2009, more than 2.3 million adult drivers and passengers received treatment in U.S. emergency rooms for injuries resulting from an automobile accident.
The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles requires that every child under the age of 16 must wear a safety restraint and children under the age of 4 must be secured in a federally-approved safety seat. If you or a loved has been injured in any type of collision, call or e-mail our car accident attorneys today. One of our experienced auto collision lawyers will evaluate your case for free and help you get the compensation you deserve. Silberstein, Awad & Miklos has helped clients with Bronx auto accident, Queens auto accident, Brooklyn auto accident, Manhattan auto accident and Long Island auto accident cases.
Call today for your free case evaluation: 1-877-ASK4SAM
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Infection Rate Doubles in Patients with Cardiac Devices
A recent study out of the Jefferson Heart Institute at Thomas Jefferson University has found that since the early 1990s, the risk of infection in patients that have either a pacemaker or defibrillator has more than doubled. The researchers suggest that the cause of this spike in the rate of infections may be that heart patients are sicker than they were twenty years ago.
For the research, the team, led by Dr. Arnold J. Greenspon, looked at hospital discharge records from a national database. Their research revealed an increase of more than 200 percent between 1993 and 2008 in the number of infections related to a permanent pacemaker or implantable defibrillator, both referred to as cardiac electrophysiological devices (CIEDs).
Greenspon, a professor of medicine at Jefferson Medical College and director of cardiac electrophysiology at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, believes that this significant increase in the rate of infections in patients with CIEDs is a result of much of that patient population having several other major health problems in addition to having a cardiac device. Sicker patients mean a higher rate infection.
The study, which is published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, also notes that male patients over the age of 65 had the highest rate of infection.
While many infections are unavoidable, countless infections that develop in a hospital or following a procedure can be prevented if proper care is given. If you or a loved one has been hurt or died as a result of a preventable infection and you have questions about the quality of the medical care received, please contact the medical malpractice lawyers at Silberstein, Awad & Miklos for answers. We have helped clients with Queens medical malpractice, Bronx medical malpractice, Brooklyn medical malpractice, Manhattan medical malpractice and Long Island medical malpractice matters.
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