On behalf of Barry D. Lang, M.D. & Associates | Jan 30, 2017 | Surgical Errors
If something goes wrong during a surgery, how do you tell if it was just a complication or an actual mistake, especially when the hospital seems to use the words interchangeably What exactly is the difference, anyhow? A mistake is an error on the part of the surgeon,...
On behalf of Barry D. Lang, M.D. & Associates | Jan 27, 2017 | Doctor Errors
Millions of children in the United States are diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder—despite the fact that there has been controversy about the diagnosis for decades. Research has yielded more questions than answers over the years about the...
On behalf of Barry D. Lang, M.D. & Associates | Jan 25, 2017 | Doctor Errors
The Nocebo Effect is the counter to the more often understood Placebo Effect. A placebo is typically a fake medication that is given out during tests. Those taking it are told that it’s the real thing, and some of them see medical benefits, even though...
On behalf of Barry D. Lang, M.D. & Associates | Jan 19, 2017 | Medical Malpractice
Whatever you are going to the pharmacy for, there are some things to keep in mind when picking up your medication. Prescription medication can be dangerous if someone is given the incorrect type or the incorrect amount or dosage. So, how do you make sure you are...
On behalf of Barry D. Lang, M.D. & Associates | Jan 18, 2017 | Failure To Diagnose
When you go to the doctor, maybe you’re a bit nervous to ask all of your questions. Maybe you’re afraid the doctor will think it’s a “dumb” question and will be annoyed. Maybe the doctor looks like he or she is in a huge rush, and you...
On behalf of Barry D. Lang, M.D. & Associates | Jan 16, 2017 | Uncategorized
Cancer is a disease that still continues to baffle medical science–despite all of the funding that goes toward research, not all of the causes of cancer are known and the exact mechanisms that set the disease in motion are still not understood. However, there is...
On behalf of Barry D. Lang, M.D. & Associates | Jan 13, 2017 | Pregnancy-Related Injuries
Preterm delivery of an infant can have devastating consequences for both the infant and the entire family. The earlier the child is born, the greater the risk of permanent disability or death. Many babies who are born too soon end up having to spend the first months...
On behalf of Barry D. Lang, M.D. & Associates | Jan 11, 2017 | Medical Malpractice
According to one study, the vast majority of newborn babies may be given medications that were never approved for them. The study pins the number around right around 90 percent. Some have even gone so far as to call this entire process a guessing game, saying...
On behalf of Barry D. Lang, M.D. & Associates | Jan 10, 2017 | Medical Malpractice
Dealing with disease can be incredibly difficult – especially if you’ve been diagnosed with a chronic or life-threatening illness. Current medical science doesn’t always hold the answers that sufferers seek. When you come across a promising-sounding...
On behalf of Barry D. Lang, M.D. & Associates | Jan 9, 2017 | Workers' Compensation
How does your driving career stack up in terms of safety? Trucking is a truly noble profession, but it’s also a hazardous one. Although truck drivers have unique, interesting jobs, they’re also some of the most at-risk workers in the United States. The...
