Even though non-surgical weight loss strategies are at an all-time high in popularity, they can be dangerous. One popular method of fat removal is done using the principle of cryolipolysis with a CoolSculpting device. Cryolipolysis is a non-invasive fat reduction procedure that freezes fat cells in targeted areas of the body. The CoolSculpting device freezes …
Are Corticosteroid Injections Causing Your Osteoarthritis to Progress at a Faster Rate?
There are new studies that show the use of corticosteroid injections has caused patients with osteoarthritis to progress at a faster rate, mainly in the areas of their knees and hips. These studies have shown that while the patients may not feel accelerated pain from this progression, it is important for patients to be aware …
Inpatient Falls at Hospitals: Malpractice vs. Negligence
For the most part, a large percentage of hospital patients at any given time are not in great physical shape. It’s common for patients to experience issues with balance and muscle weakness as side effects from a separate ailment, which makes them much more susceptible to falls. Sometimes, these cannot be avoided even with the …
Birth Injuries and Medical Malpractice
Out of all the accidents and claim types that we see in our day-to-day operations, birth injuries and medical malpractice suits are some of the least common and least discussed. But that does not mean they do not happen regularly–according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), there are over $2 billion dollars’ worth of …
What are the Dangers of Hernia Mesh Surgery ?
As it turns out, there’s a reason why the wiser people in our lives told us to avoid straining or exerting ourselves very often. We often heard those sentiments– “Don’t blow a gasket!”– when lifting heavy weights, coughing repeatedly, or attempting to use the restroom. The reason why it’s not healthy is because it increases …