Numerous Atlanta residents are using or have used Chantix to quit smoking, but recent studies have indicated that patients who do not have cardiovascular problems prior to trying to quit smoking with Chantix, might be putting themselves at risk of developing such problems in the future. Dr. Curt D. Furberg…
Celebrex is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug or NSAID. It is used by a number of patients here in Atlanta in the treatment of inflammation or pain caused by such medical conditions as ankylosing spondylitis, arthritis, and menstrual discomfort. Celebrex is also used in the treatment of hereditary polyps in the…
A retired dentist, who earlier this year settled a wrongful death dental negligence lawsuit arising from the death of a teenager under his care, is being sued again by another patient. A lawsuit filed in December accuses the 81-year-old retired dentist of dental negligence. The lawsuit has been filed by a…
Surprisingly, more than 1.5 million Americans are hurt annually as a direct result of medication mistakes. As healthcare professionals, pharmacists are responsible for counseling patients about their medications in addition to compounding and dispensing medications. And though pharmacists are well-trained individuals, most medication mistakes can only be attributed to human…
The parents of a 17-year-old girl, who died while she was undergoing oral surgery, have filed a lawsuit against the oral surgeon and anesthesiologist involved in the procedure. The death occurred in March this year, when the 17-year-old patient visited the dentist’s office for oral surgery. According to the report…
Ventilator alarm fatigue, or overexposure to ventilator and cardiac monitor alarms which increases the risk of errors, is finally getting the attention it deserves. The ECRI Institute now ranks ventilator alarm-related hazards right at the top of its annual list of health technology hazards. New data by the Food and…
As an Atlanta personal injury lawyer, a large part of my legal practice is devoted to helping those injured by dental malpractice. Many of these injuries occur secondary to the placement of dental implants. Dental implants are preferred for tooth restoration over dental bridges because they are esthetically more appealing…
This dentist doesn’t seem to be too keen on waiting till complaints against her evolve into a full-fledged dental malpractice lawsuit. According to a lawsuit that has been filed a dentist has attempted to prevent patients from commenting on her dental work online, and then retaliated against them when they did.…
Have you ever wondered if your dentist is filling cavities that, well, may not be cavities after all. As an Atlanta dental malpractice lawyer, I have received many calls from potential clients claiming just this. A common scenario, a patient has been seeing the same general dentist for 15 years…
A new study finds that there can be a significant reduction in the rate of obstetrics adverse events through the use of a multifaceted quality program. The findings of the study have been published in the Journal for Healthcare Quality, and the researchers believe that comprehensive staff training programs can…