Month: January 2017
Antibiotic techniques in hospitals likely ineffective
Hospitals have long used two primary techniques for determining which antibiotics to administer when a patient has an infection. These two are cycling and mixing. A recent study shows that neither of these methods is…
Read MoreWhat happens if a medical condition isn’t properly diagnosed?
When you visit a doctor, you would think that you are going to get a diagnosis that will enable you to get the treatments you need to get back on track. There is sometimes a…
Read MoreMost common causes of accidents in Greenville
Car accidents happen so often on the roads in Greenville that it is not uncommon for you to see them on a daily basis. According to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration, there were…
Read MoreIdentifying the signs of nursing home abuse and neglect
Nursing homes are great options for Greenville seniors who are no longer capable of living safely on their own. However, they can also be a source of harm. Many seniors are injured and die from…
Read MoreLawmakers looking into revamp of medical malpractice cases
The powers that be in Washington are looking at revamping the medical malpractice tort system. Some elected officials seem to think that there is a crisis involving medical malpractice claims; however, experts say this isn’t…
Read MoreMedication errors can impact lives forever
In our recent blog post, we discussed how registered nurses are responsible for a good number of medication errors in hospitals. This shocking news means that many patients who trust nurses to care for them…
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