When a surgeon, anesthesiologist or nurse fails to properly wash their hands to get rid of germs before operating on a patient, it can create a serious risk of an operation infection. According to a new study that looked at procedures in 164 operations, anesthesiologists may… Read More
By Donald Saiontz
January 7, 2011 | No Comments
New research suggests that transplanting brain cells that affect neurons in the nose could possibly lead to huge benefits as a treatment for cerebral palsy, which is a brain injury that can occur before, during or after birth. >>MORE INFORMATION: Cerebral Palsy From Birth Injury (more…) Read More
By Donald Saiontz
May 25, 2010 | 1 Comment
St. Joseph Medical Center has confirmed that it sent 169 more letters last month to patients who may have undergone unnecessary coronary stent implant surgery. While we have seen an increase in calls from individuals who recently received a St. Joseph stent letter, a report in… Read More
By Donald Saiontz
March 10, 2010 | 2 Comments
On top of mounting lawsuits over stent procedures by Dr. Mark Midei and tarnished public trust, St. Joseph Medical Center is now the target of a congressional probe into whether the unnecessary operations were an intentional effort to defraud American taxpayers. >>MORE INFORMATION: St. Joseph Stent… Read More
By Donald Saiontz
February 22, 2010 | No Comments
A class action lawsuit was filed this week against St. Joseph Medical Center in Towson, Maryland over unnecessary stent procedures performed by Dr. Mark Midei. However, the Maryland malpractice lawyers at Saiontz & Kirk, P.A. believe that stent patients who have a case will be in… Read More
By Donald Saiontz
January 29, 2010 | 2 Comments
The lawyers at Saiontz & Kirk, P.A. are running the following television commercial across Maryland for heart patients treated at St. Joseph Medical Center. >>LEARN MORE: Lawsuits for St. Joseph Hospital Stent Patients Attention St. Joseph's Hospital Stent Patients If you or a family member received… Read More
By Donald Saiontz
January 15, 2010 | No Comments
The lawyers at Saiontz & Kirk, P.A. are investigating potential legal claims on behalf of individuals who received a recent letter from St. Joseph Medical Center regarding a subsequent review of reports from their cardiac catheterization procedure with stent placement. >>LEARN MORE: Problems with Stent Placement… Read More
By Donald Saiontz
January 8, 2010 | 1 Comment
Heart stent patients who received a letter from St. Joseph's Hospital in Towson, Maryland about a coronary artery stent implanted by Dr. Mark Midei may have important legal rights. >>LEARN MORE: Legal Claims for St. Joseph Hospital Stent Patients If you, a friend or family member… Read More
By Donald Saiontz
December 28, 2009 | 12 Comments
A new study highlights how personal stress and fatigue among medical residents can lead to medical mistakes and potentially cause devastating injuries for patients. >>INFORMATION: Medical Malpractice Lawsuits (more…) Read More
By Donald Saiontz
September 25, 2009 | No Comments
This week researchers seeking cures and treatments for mesothelioma, a deadly asbestos-related form of cancer, will fight to raise public awareness through a day-long national campaign that will include a radio campaign and government proclamations. >>INFORMATION: Lawyers for Mesothelioma from Asbestos Exposure (more…) Read More
By Donald Saiontz
September 24, 2009 | No Comments