Since it was approved by the FDA in 1996, thousands of interstitial cystitis (IC) patients have taken pentosan polysulfate sodium (Elmiron) to help relieve their bladder pain and discomfort. Unfortunately, for many of those on the drug for an extended period of time, this relief…
Thousands of patients who have undergone hernia repair surgery, have suffered from persistent pain and permanent physical disability due to the use of defective hernia mesh. The involved types of mesh were utilized with the intention of reinforcing and supporting the weakened tissue that necessitated…
Popular over-the-counter and prescription medications for heartburn and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) have recently been voluntarily recalled and removed from the market. Commonly known by the brand names Zantac, Tazac and Axid, these medications have been found to contain potentially unsafe levels of N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA),…
By now, we’re all aware of the dangers involved in entering business establishments and interacting with other people who may be spreading COVID-19 whether or not they have any symptoms. We know we should stay at least six feet away from other people, wear a…
During the best of times, many U.S. nursing homes are understaffed and underfunded, while many employees are inadequately trained. Consequently, thousands of patients die each year from infection, neglect and abuse. During the worst of times, like now, far too many nursing homes lack the…
As the coronavirus spreads across the globe, wreaking havoc on our daily lives and well-being, we face unprecedented stress and anxiety. We seem to be in a shared constant state of fear, wondering how many new cases have been reported in the U.S., in Florida,…
Diagnostic errors, including diagnoses that are delayed, wrong, or completely missed, affect more than 12 million Americans each year. Some of these errors are minor, causing minimal harm, but far too many are extremely harmful, even fatal. Studies have, in fact, suggested that more than…
Coral gables personal injury attorney and founding shareholder at Boyers Law Group, Robert Boyers, anticipates the state court’s responseto a case that asks whether and under what circumstances a hospital should be held liable for the negligenceof a supposed independent contractor. To read the article…
Last year, the number of fatalities from motor vehicle crashes across the country decreased by close to 1,000. However, in Florida, there were still 3,174 fatalities and 254,873 injuries from crashes, and in Miami-Dade County alone, 31,287 people were injured in car accidents. The holiday…
Each year in the U.S, traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) cause close to 300,000 hospitalizations and 50,000 deaths. These injuries often occur when someone falls or is involved in a sports-related accident. However, the leading cause of death from a TBI and the second leading cause…
