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• IVF Malpractice Lawsuit Filed After Embryo Mix-Up Caused Woman to Give Birth to Wrong Baby

  February 21, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  Fertility clinic sued after placing wrong embryo in woman during IVF procedure.

• FDA Proposes New Guidance To Address Pulse Oximeter Inaccuracies Due to Skin Tone

  January 9, 2025

  Martha Garcia

  Federal regulators have put forward new draft guidelines for ensuring the accuracy of pulse oximeters, which can perform poorly on darker skin tones, resulting in patients not receiving life-saving care.

• Air Pollution Exposure in the Womb May Increase Cerebral Palsy Risks, Study Warns

  July 11, 2024

  Martha Garcia

  A new study links particulate matter exposure during pregnancy to an increased risk of cerebral palsy in children.

• FDA Warns Doctors About Risks from Electrical Operating Tables Moving During Surgery

  March 4, 2024

  Martha Garcia

  The FDA has sent a letter to healthcare professionals, warning them of problems linked to electrical operating tables moving during surgery.

• New York Hospital Performed Inappropriate Weight Loss Surgeries on Patients: Report

  December 18, 2023

  Martha Garcia

  A New York Times report finds that Bellvue Hospital performs an unusually high number of weight loss surgeries, often on patients who would not be qualified for the procedures in other hospitals.

• FDA to Hold Public Hearing on Addressing Pulse Oximeter Inaccuracies

  November 27, 2023

  Martha Garcia

  The FDA is investigating the safety and accuracy of pulse oximeters for patients of different races and ethnicities with darker skin pigmentation.

• Report Finds Rampant Overuse of Coronary Heart Stents in U.S. Hospitals

  November 2, 2023

  Martha Garcia

  A new report reveals significant and costly overuse of coronary heart stent procedures nationwide, putting patients at risk.

• Most OB/GYNs Face Malpractice Lawsuits During their Medical Career: Study

  May 17, 2023

  Stephanie Yanovich

  Ob/Gyns face a higher risk of medical malpractice lawsuits due to the nature of their profession, in which mistakes can lead to not only injuries for the woman, but birth injuries such as cerebral palsy.

• Study Warns About Frequent Autoimmune Encephalitis Misdiagnosis, Even in Specialized Centers

  January 16, 2023

  Martha Garcia

  A new study warns of frequent autoimmune encephalitis misdiagnosis in the U.S. medical system, which could put patients at risk of inappropriate treatment and death.

• Too Much Oxygen During Surgery Linked to Organ Damage: Study

  December 30, 2022

  Martha Garcia

  A new study warns that too much oxygen during surgery can lead to damage to the kidneys, lungs and heart.