http://www.chicagomedicalmalpracticelawyerblog.com/ en-us 2010-09-06T22:07:22-06:00 http://www.chicagomedicalmalpracticelawyerblog.com/2010/09/er_visits_for_concussions_soar.html Emergency room visits “for school-age athletes with concussions has skyrocketed in recent years, suggesting the intensity of kids' sports has increased along with awareness of head injuries.” (L. Tanner, AP Medical, 8/30). The findings, however, do not necessarily mean that... hmm 2010-09-06T22:07:22-06:00 http://www.chicagomedicalmalpracticelawyerblog.com/2010/08/europe_probes_swine_flu_shot_n.html The European Medicines Agency is investigating whether there is a link between the swine flu vaccine and narcolepsy, a rare disorder that causes people to fall asleep suddenly. (AP London, 8/27). The agency says its investigation is in response to... Drugs and Medical Devices hmm 2010-08-29T22:23:50-06:00 http://www.chicagomedicalmalpracticelawyerblog.com/2010/08/fda_panel_approves_use_of_anti.html Recently, A federal advisory panel to the Food and Drug Administration “voted narrowly to recommend allowing Eli Lilly to market its blockbuster antidepressant, Cymbalta, for some chronic pain conditions affecting millions of Americans, particularly lower back pain.” (Duff Wilson, AP,... hmm 2010-08-25T07:58:37-06:00 http://www.chicagomedicalmalpracticelawyerblog.com/2010/08/astra_pays_198_million_to_sett.html Potentially putting controversy surrounding it’s antipsychotic drug to rest, AstraZeneca said Monday, “it has paid out to around 17,500 claimants in an amount totaling $198 million regarding allegations the drug causes diabetes in some users.” (AP London, 8/9). These settlements,... Drugs and Medical Devices hmm 2010-08-25T07:55:45-06:00 http://www.chicagomedicalmalpracticelawyerblog.com/2010/08/obesity_rates_keep_rising_trou.html According to a recent report released by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, we are in an obesity crisis. With obesity rates reaching 30 percent in nine states last year, in stark contrast to only three states in 2007, it... Medical Malpractice Claims hmm 2010-08-04T17:23:02-06:00 http://www.chicagomedicalmalpracticelawyerblog.com/2010/08/finding_skeptics_on_alzheimers.html We may be on the frontier of a drastically new and improved approach to diagnosis and treating Alzheimer’s disease. As a medical malpractice attorney with experience in Nursing Home litigation, I am hopeful that we can better understand Alzheimer’s disease;... Nursing Home Cases hmm 2010-08-04T17:20:28-06:00 http://www.chicagomedicalmalpracticelawyerblog.com/2010/07/study_many_american_doctors_do.html As a medical malpractice attorney I am astonished by the following Chicago Tribune story. A shocking number of doctors are aware that their colleagues are not safely practicing due to drug and alcohol addictions but keep it to themselves. A... Examples of Medical Negligence hmm 2010-07-20T17:15:14-06:00 http://www.chicagomedicalmalpracticelawyerblog.com/2010/07/alzheimers_advances_show_need.html As a Chicago personal injury lawyer with experience in nursing home cases, I am hopeful that we continue to be able to prevent and treat Alzheimer’s disease. Scientists are reporting “advances in detecting and predicting Alzheimer's disease” including “better brain... Drugs and Medical Devices hmm 2010-07-20T17:13:02-06:00 http://www.chicagomedicalmalpracticelawyerblog.com/2010/07/blood_pressure_pills_could_rai.html According to new research published by the Lancet Oncology, “some of the world's most popular blood pressure pills may slightly increase your risk of getting cancer, but doctors say it's too soon to ditch the drugs.” (M. Cheng, AP Medical,... Drugs and Medical Devices hmm 2010-07-08T14:23:46-06:00 http://www.chicagomedicalmalpracticelawyerblog.com/2010/07/diabetes_drug_risks_reported_ahead_of_fda_hearing.html A new study released Monday by the Journal of the American Medical Association, “ties the controversial diabetes drug Avandia to a higher risk of heart problems, strokes and deaths in older adults.” (L. Tanner, AP Medical, 6/28). The leading author... Drugs and Medical Devices hmm 2010-07-08T14:21:06-06:00