Sepsis Following Weight Loss Surgery
The Centers for Disease Control reports that more than one-third (36.5%) of U.S. adults suffer from obesity. High blood pressure (hypertension), heart disease, type 2 diabetes, cancer, and stroke are all life threatening conditions linked to obesity and are some of the leading causes of preventable death. There are various surgical procedures that doctors perform...
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Cardiac Arrest During Spinal Block
While general anesthesia is used for many surgical procedures, and local anesthetics are usually given by injection into a very specific part of the body that needs to be numbed, an injection of numbing medication into a patient’s back allows a whole region of the lower body to be pain-free without putting the patient to...
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PREVENTABLE MEDICAL MISTAKES IN HOSPITALS
Hospital-acquired conditions, also known as “never events”, are particularly awful medical mistakes that should not ever occur. Some examples of these preventable errors include: Operating on the wrong place on the patient’s body Discharging a newborn to the wrong parents Leaving a foreign object, such as a scalpel or sponge, inside the body Mismatched blood...
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Pets Deserve Legal Protection Too
According to the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) more than 60% of Americans have a pet and more than 35% of pet owners consider their pet to be a member of their family. Despite these statistics, Maryland has done little to enact and enforce laws designed to protect pets. As in other states, it is a...
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Choosing the Safest Toys for Your Children This Holiday Season
There are so many toys to choose from around the holiday season, it can be overwhelming. But the most important decision to make when purchasing a toy for your child or teen is the safety of the toy. There are thousands of toy recalls each year due to dangerous and defective toy products. Even now,...
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Happy Thanksgiving from The Yost Legal Group!
The attorneys and staff at The Yost Legal Group wish you and your family a happy and safe Thanksgiving! Please remember that Thanksgiving is one of the busiest travel periods of the year. People throughout Maryland will be anxious to arrive at their destinations, and this can often lead to impatient and aggressive driving. Please...
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Happy Veterans Day from The Yost Legal Group
Veterans Day is an important time to reflect on the incredible sacrifices that our men and women in uniform have made to defend our freedoms. At The Yost Legal Group, we deeply appreciate your bravery, dedication and commitment. Please join us today in showing your respect to the veterans who have served this great nation. The...
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Happy Labor Day from The Yost Legal Group!
The attorneys and staff at the Yost Legal Group wish you and your family a safe and happy Labor Day Weekend! Please enjoy your holiday weekend responsibly. Labor Day is one of the busiest travel periods of the year. More cars and vehicles on the road means that drivers face an increased risk of being involved...
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Happy Fourth of July from The Yost Legal Group!
The attorneys and staff at The Yost Legal Group wish you and your family a safe and happy Fourth of July Weekend! Whether you plan on taking a vacation or simply relaxing at home with friends, family and neighbors, please be safe. Here are some tips to ensure a safe and enjoyable holiday weekend: NEVER Drink...
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Update Alert – Zecuity Migraine Patch Sales Suspended
The FDA is investigating the adverse reaction reports of patients suffering serious burns and having permanent scarring after using the Zecuity patch. The manufacturer of Zecuity, Teva Pharmaceuticals, has temporarily suspended sales of this migraine headache relieving patch. The Zecuity Patch has been causing burns and scarring on patients using the patch. Teva will be...
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