Medical Malpractice - Last 90 Days

• CVS pharmacy mix-up causes kids to get breast cancer drug instead of fluoride pills

  Paul Napoli | March 05, 2012 11:43 AM | 0 CommentsNew York City, NY

  State authorities are investigating how a CVS pharmacy dispensed a breast cancer drug in place of fluoride tablets for nearly three months. The New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs has...

• U.S. docs rarely test for parasite that causes miscarriage, premature birth and birth defects

  Paul Napoli | April 22, 2012 12:53 AM | 1 CommentNew York City, NY

  Scientists have identified the strains of the Toxoplasma gondii parasite most often associated with miscarry, premature birth and birth defects, but testing of pregnant women in the United States...

• Study links pacemaker and defibrillator implantation to deadly heart infections

  Paul Napoli | April 26, 2012 11:43 PM | 0 CommentsNew York City, NY

  Patients receiving implanted cardiac devices such as defibrillators and pacemakers are at risk for potentially fatal infections involving the heart, a new study shows. Infective endocarditis...

• Patient Safety Advice

  Chrissie Cole | March 06, 2012 11:13 AM | 0 CommentsNew York City, NY

  Surgery, of any kind, can be worrisome. But, how can concerned consumer find out how their doctors and hospitals are ranked in terms of safety? Below are some helpful links to sites that can help...