Locked-In Syndrome Malpractice Case Ends With $75M Verdict Against Docs
Jurors handed down a $75 million verdict against two Georgia physicians, after finding them responsible for the “locked-in” paralysis one […]
Neurosurgeon Fails to Order Crucial Tests; Paralyzed Plaintiff Awarded $17M
A jury found in favor of a man who was permanently paralyzed following spinal cord surgery. On or about June […]
New Genetic Test Finds Hidden Neurological Diseases
Neurological disorders can be some of the most difficult conditions to diagnose. Symptoms are similar for multiple different conditions, and […]
Spinal Epidural Abscess: Diagnosis, Management, and Outcomes
Abstract An infection of the spinal epidural space, spinal epidural abscess (SEA) is a potentially devastating entity that is rising […]
MISDIAGNOSIS IN MS PATIENTS
In a new study, almost 1 in 5 patients with an established diagnosis of multiple sclerosis (MS) were found most […]
Neurologic Disease and Pregnancy
As a consequence of the immense growth in therapeutic options for neurologic disorders over the past decade, when a woman […]
Complications of Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) in the Postanesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
In patients with confirmed high-grade (70-99%) stenosis of the internal carotid artery, surgical carotid endarterectomy (CEA) is highly beneficial and […]
Top 5 Pitfalls in Managing Shock
Shock is a common condition that emergency department clinicians must be experts in treating. It is easy, however, to overlook […]
Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) or Clinical Depression
What is major depressive disorder (MDD) or clinical depression? Major depressive disorder (MDD) or clinical depression is the leading cause […]
Postpartum Depression
How common is depression in the postpartum period? As much as 85 percent of new mothers experience the “baby blues,” […]
Childhood Depression
Children have times when they feel “blue” or sad. Emotional fluctuations are normal, but if those feelings and behaviors last […]
SEPSIS
Sepsis is defined as the presence (probable or documented) of infection together with systemic features of inflammation. Sepsis is identical […]
Cauda Equina and Conus Medullaris Syndromes
The spinal cord, which is the downward continuation of the medulla that starts just below the foramen magnum, serves as […]
Subdural Hematoma
Background A subdural hematoma (SDH) is a collection of blood below the inner layer of the dura but external to […]
Myocardial Infarction (Heart Attack)
Myocardial infarction (MI) (i.e., heart attack) is the irreversible death (necrosis) of heart muscle secondary to prolonged lack of blood […]
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH) is a clinical symptom complex caused by the build-up of cerebrospinal fluid. This condition is characterized […]
Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy
Hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) is one of the most serious birth complications affecting full term infants. HIE is a brain […]
Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism
Medicolegal Concerns Pulmonary embolism (PE) is a common clinical problem that is associated with substantial morbidity and mortality. In the […]
Posttraumatic Hydrocephalus
Posttraumatic hydrocephalus (PTH) is a frequent and serious complication that follows a traumatic brain injury (TBI). PTH could greatly impact […]
Ban ‘Reprocessing’ of Spinal Surgery Screws, Experts Say
In the wake of research that uncovered high levels of contamination in “sterile” implants, researchers are calling for the elimination […]
Stroke Risk Factors Unique to Women
Stroke is the third leading cause of death in women in the United States and is a leading cause of […]
Common Errors Made in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Epilepsy
Abstract This article is a compilation of some of the frequent mistakes that are made in the evaluation and management […]
Perioperative Peripheral Nerve Injury
The purpose of this review is to comprehensively review perioperative peripheral nerve injury (PNI) associated with general anesthesia and discuss […]
Surgical robot kills man on operating table while doctors sipped lattes
In the name of scientific “progress,” Newcastle’s Freeman Hospital in the United Kingdom recently tried to pioneer the use of […]
Erb’s Palsy Lawsuits
To understand the clinical presentation of brachial plexus palsy (BPP) and provide anticipatory guidance for families affected by the condition, […]
Jury tells Aetna to pay $25 million to late cancer patient’s family
A jury has ordered Aetna to pay $25.5 million to the family of an Oklahoma City woman who died a […]
Acute Complications of Spinal Cord Injury (SCI)
The spinal cord is a delicate, glistening, rope-like bundle of nerves that connects the brain to the rest of the […]
Avoidable Complication of Lumbar Decompression Surgery
The defendant performed decompression of the discs at the L4-L5 level. During the procedure, an iatrogenic injury (an injury caused […]
An Error Becomes Homicide in the U.K.
by Saurabh Jha MD A single error oft inters the good that doctors do. The case of Dr. HadizaBawa-Garba, a […]
Liability for Misdiagnosis of Headaches During Pregnancy and the Peripartum
This article gives an overview of headaches in pregnancy and considers the diagnostic challenges of separating benign from life-threatening conditions. […]
Malpractice Perils in the Patient Handoff
Despite remarkable advances in medicine, the handoff of a patient from one physician to another has long been a weak […]
Five Common Misdiagnoses in Neurology
Diagnostic errors are a major concern of both patients and physicians. In a recent survey, more than one half of […]
Overview of Intraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring Techniques
This article provides an overview of the various neurophysiological monitoring techniques used intraoperatively. Intraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring Intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring has […]
Epidural Hematoma
Epidural hematoma (i.e., accumulation of blood in the potential space between dura and bone) may be intracranial (EDH) or spinal […]
Stroke
Stroke (also known as cerebrovascular accident [CVA]) is an acute interruption of blood flow to a portion of the brain, […]
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
A transient ischemic attack (TIA) is an acute episode of temporary neurologic dysfunction that results from focal cerebral, spinal cord, […]
Protecting Access to Care Act of 2017
This bill establishes provisions governing health care lawsuits where coverage for the care was provided or subsidized by the federal […]
Rupture Rates for Small Brain Aneurysms
Growth and rupture rates in small unruptured intracranial aneurysms (UIAs) appeared to be relatively low, but the quality of published […]
Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral palsy is the leading cause of childhood disability affecting function and development. The incidence of the condition has not […]
Updated Guidelines for Severe TBI Still Have Holes
New guidelines for the management of severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) provide an update of all available evidence and recommendations […]
A Review of Neurosurgical Malpractice Lawsuits
We conducted a retrospective review of 287 closed neurosurgical malpractice lawsuits from February 2006 to December 2016. Data were collected […]