Blog Posts in May, 2012
Posted on May 29, 2012 By Dr. Bruce Fagel
Patients are 50% more likely to be readmitted to hospitals if they are discharged too early; this according to the article by Karen Cheung in the May 14 th Fierce Healthcare entitled "Busy ...
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Posted on May 25, 2012 By Dr. Bruce Fagel
A study by the Workers Compensation Research Institute concluded that surgeons who become the owners of ambulatory surgical centers are more likely to perform surgeries on patients than non-owners. ...
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Posted on May 14, 2012 By Dr. Bruce Fagel
A disorder of neural development or neurodevelopmental disorder involves a problem with the development of the brain or central nervous system. This can cause developmental delays and other problems ...
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Posted on May 11, 2012 By Dr. Bruce Fagel
A birth injury can be one of the most frightening experiences a family can encounter. Medical professionals including doctors and nurses, all have an obligation to their patients to provide a standard ...
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Posted on May 9, 2012 By Dr. Bruce Fagel
Gastric bypass surgery alters a patient's digestive system allowing them to lose weight by limiting the quantity of food the patient can eat. The surgery involves making the stomach smaller and ...
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Posted on May 7, 2012 By Dr. Bruce Fagel
When a doctor recommends taking a family member off of life support or signing a do not resuscitate form, is this the right decision? It depends on the specific situation and if there are financial ...
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Posted on May 4, 2012 By Dr. Bruce Fagel
Hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy or HIE is a condition where the brain does not receive an adequate supply of oxygen. The three parts of HIE are the following: Hypoxia, involves a decreased amount of ...
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Posted on May 2, 2012 By Dr. Bruce Fagel
If you or someone you love has been injured by a medical professional or medical facility, it may be the result of medical malpractice. It's important to understand that just because you were ...
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