What is Vaginal Seeding and How Could it be Important to Newborns after C-Section?

Published on February 21, 2019

For babies born via Cesarean section, being swabbed with fluid from mom’s birth canal may provide a quick start on a healthy immune system. In recent years, the human microbiome has gotten a lot of attention—for good reason. The trillions of microbes that live in and on our bodies play a critical role in our … Continued

The Dangers of DVT—What does Height Have to do with it?

Published on February 12, 2019

If you are on the tall side, you might be at greater risk of varicose veins—and deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Although men and women suffer varicose veins, women are more likely to develop the knotty, dark lines that we call “varicose veins.” While any vein can weaken and enlarge, varicose veins are more common on … Continued

Video: Jonathan Schochor Speaks at The World Patient Safety Summit

Published on February 11, 2019

Jonathan Schochor was honored to be the only plaintiffs’ medical malpractice attorney invited to attend and speak at The World Patient Safety Summit held recently in Huntington Beach, California. The Summit was attended by top leaders in medicine and medical hospital systems in the US and 17 additional countries. The main goal of the group … Continued

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Published on February 10, 2019

More Than 3,700 Patients Exposed to HIV and Hepatitis in New Jersey: Baltimore Medical Malpractice and Mass Tort Attorneys Schochor, Staton, Goldberg, and Cardea, P.A., Admitted to Case

Published on February 5, 2019

More Than 3,700 Patients Exposed to HIV and Hepatitis in New Jersey: Baltimore Medical Malpractice and Mass Tort Attorneys Schochor, Staton, Goldberg, and Cardea, P.A., PA Admitted to Case After filing a Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice, Jonathan Schochor, from the Baltimore law firm of Schochor, Staton, Goldberg, and Cardea, P.A., have been admitted … Continued

Researchers Confirm US Government Workers Suffered Inner Ear Damage

Published on February 5, 2019

The mystery around the brain injury suffered by US Embassy employees in Cuba and China continues to deepen. A new piece of research confirms victims suffered physical injury, not a crowd-sourced hysteria. Injury in the workplace is not new—but these on-the-job injuries have personal and political implications. At present, it is largely considered that embassy … Continued

New Guidelines Released for Treatment of Pregnant Women with Gestational Hypertension

Published on January 30, 2019

A rise in blood pressure during pregnancy can impact the health of mom and baby. Recently the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) provided updated guidance on maternal high blood pressure. Monitoring Blood Pressure of the Utmost Importance Monitoring blood pressure throughout life is important. During pregnancy, high blood pressure readings provide a fast … Continued

“Bleed Out”—How One Family Responded to Medical Error

Published on January 24, 2019

A new documentary tells a tragic personal story that is becoming a way of life for American medical consumers. The problem? Medical error. “Death from medical care.” It is not a phrase you will find on a death certificate, but it may apply to more than 251,454 deaths per year, according to 2016 statistics. Researchers … Continued

New Research Estimates 33,000 People Die Each Year from Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria in Europe

Published on January 18, 2019

A new study from the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) reports that approximately 33,000 people die each year from antibiotic-resistant bacteria—and about 75 percent of those deaths are attributable to healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). Just as in the US, HAIs are a major public health concern in the European Union. The ECDC research, … Continued

Electronic Records Contribute to One-Third of Pediatric Medication Errors

Published on January 10, 2019

A new study suggests pediatric patients suffer when electronic tools are not customized for younger patients. To identify the risk of Electronic Health Records (EHRs) to young patients, authors of a study published in Health Affairs looked at 9,000 patient safety reports reported between the years 2012 and 2017. Patient safety reports are voluntary reports … Continued

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