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Many Colonoscopy Malpractice Claims Rejected by VA

January 5, 2015 — An investigation by MSNBC has found that many malpractice claims were denied after outbreaks of infection linked to colonoscopies at Veterans Affairs (VA) hospitals. One of the largest outbreaks occurred in 2009. Nearly 6,400 veterans who had...

FDA Warning for Training IV Solution Given to Patients

December 31, 2014 — The FDA has received reports of patients who were seriously injured when they were administered an intravenous (IV) solution that was only intended for training purposes, and they are alerting healthcare professionals about the danger. The...

Endoscope Infection Risk Highlighted in FDA Warning

December 19, 2014 — Karl Storz Endovision, Inc., one of the largest manufacturers of endoscopes, has received a warning letter after the FDA received complaints about cleaning brushes not fitting inside properly. The FDA was specifically concerned about the...

FDA Warning for Ultrasound Videos and Heartbeat Monitors

December 17, 2014 — As the popularity of fetal ultrasound “keepsake” videos and heartbeat monitors increases, the FDA is warning that these tests have no medical value and could put the baby at risk of complications.Ultrasounds, also known as “sonograms,” use...

Nearly Half of LASIK Surgery Patients Report Complications

October 21, 2014 — Nearly half of people who undergo LASIK laser eye surgery develop side effects three months later, according to a new report from the FDA.The most serious reported problems included difficulty driving at night or during bright sunshine, severe...

Paralyzed Victim of VA Surgery Malpractice Awarded $725K

October 14, 2014 — Arkansas Business reports that a veteran from Missouri has been awarded $725,000 for a malpractice claim against the Veterans Affairs (VA) hospital that caused him to suffer from paralysis and chronic pain. The plaintiff, Walter Paul Hoover,...