2013 - Page 5 of 13 - The Fitzgerald Law Firm

Broccoli Sprouts As Possible Weapon in Fight Against Cerebral Palsy

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on May 24th, 2013 in Birth Injury Blog

For generations, cerebral palsy was a condition that provided no answers to the medical community other than advancements that were made with regards to the ability to diagnose and treat this lifelong condition. There...

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Study Shows Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy Grows Gray Matter

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on May 20th, 2013 in Birth Injury Blog

For several years, a form of therapy known as Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy, or CI therapy, has been used to help people who have suffered strokes relearn how to use certain parts of their body...

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Researchers Find Link Between Epilepsy and Autism

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on May 17th, 2013 in Autism Blog

Epilepsy and autism are both serious medical issues that need to be properly managed by medical professionals in order to minimize the effects of their symptoms. Epilepsy and autism are both lifelong conditions that...

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Study Reveals Amount of Revenue for Hospitals Tied to Post-Surgical Complications

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on May 17th, 2013 in Medical Malpractice Blog

Such a problem can also lead to much more in the way of expense and ultimately of revenue that is paid to the medical care facility, according to the results of a recent study...

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Story Regarding Removal of Wrong Kidney Reveals Shocking Medical Malpractice Statistics

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on May 15th, 2013 in Medical Malpractice Blog

Imagine that you have suffered through serious kidney problems for several years. You have been through medications, endless treatments and even some experimental procedures but nothing has worked so far. Finally, you make the...

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Court Reduces Flexibility for Expert Witnesses in Malpractice Cases

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on May 14th, 2013 in Medical Malpractice Blog

The case that brought about a long and complicated controversy involved a man who suffered from carbon monoxide poisoning after using a gas-powered saw in a basement. He was rushed to the hospital and...

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That Medical Malpractice Payouts Not Driving Up Healthcare Costs

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on May 9th, 2013 in Medical Malpractice Blog

For several years now, the issue regarding medical malpractice lawsuits and payouts and their effect on the overall cost of healthcare has become increasingly political in nature. Many have pointed to the verdicts and...

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Article in Healthcare Publication Details Shocking Statistics Regarding Missed Diagnoses

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on May 7th, 2013 in Medical Malpractice Blog

If you have ever been sick or injured and you’ve sought the help of a doctor or doctors to help you recover, you probably placed your trust in that doctor’s opinions for many different...

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Taking Valproate During Pregnancy Can Increase Risk of Autism for the Child

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on May 2nd, 2013 in Birth Injury Blog

Taking Valproate During Pregnancy Can Increase Risk of Autism for the Child Millions of people suffer from different types of conditions known as seizure disorders that include epilepsy and migraine headaches. For years, a...

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Article Explains Potential Link Between Ultrasounds and Autism

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on April 30th, 2013 in Autism Blog

Most people by now have heard the disturbing news regarding the explosion of autism diagnoses in the United States in recent years. People understand that 1 in every 88 children born in the country...

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