What to Expect During Newborn Screening September is Newborn Screening Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness among parents-to-be about what to expect during the screening. If you’re unfamiliar with newborn screening, it’s a public health service provided in all 50 U.S. states. It helps to identify conditions not apparent at birth that may cause …
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Read MoreBeing a Better Patient Advocate for a Loved One August 19 is National Patient Advocacy Day, a day created to raise awareness about navigating the healthcare system, organizing resources, and ensuring patients have access to the best care possible. In recognition of this day, Pegalis Law Group, LLC sheds light on how you can become …
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According to Johns Hopkins University studies, medical errors account for approximately 250,000 deaths in the United States per year. This makes them the third-leading cause of death among adults, right after heart disease and cancer. While we’ve all probably heard the horror stories of surgical instruments being left inside a person’s body or the wrong …
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Read MoreHumans make mistakes daily due to fatigue, misinformation, errors in judgment, and many other factors. Doctors are not immune to making mistakes. The reality is medical errors make up the third leading cause of death in the United States. Whether you’ve received abnormal test results or a seemingly risky surgery recommendation to treat a rare …
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Read MoreSkin cancer continues to be among the most common types of cancer in the United States. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates more than 100,000 new cases of skin melanomas are reported every year. Exposure to the sun’s invisible ultraviolet (UV) rays is one of the leading causes of skin cancer. While …
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Read MoreAre you thinking about filing a medical malpractice claim against your doctor or another healthcare provider? These types of claims have specific filing procedures that may vary by state. Thus, medical malpractice claims usually require professional expertise. As a law firm focused on medical malpractice cases, Pegalis Law Group, LLC outlines the process and what …
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Read MoreThe World Health Organization’s World Health Day is April 7. This year’s theme is “Building a Fairer, Healthier World,” promoting better access to healthcare for all. What a year it’s been since the COVID-19 pandemic first began affecting families worldwide. Below, Pegalis Law Group, LLC presents ideas for making the most of World Health Day …
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Read MoreMillions of Americans will suffer from severe vision loss within their lifetimes. While not all eye diseases and conditions are preventable, there are ways you can protect your eyesight and prevent future vision loss. In honor of March being Save Your Vision Month, Pegalis Law Group, LLC presents proactive ways to protect your vision below. …
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Read MoreAlexander Pope penned the familiar phrase “To err is human, to forgive divine” in his “An Essay on Criticism” in 1711. While humans are still prone to making errors (some things never change), certain actions resulting in errors face more dire consequences than others. Medical professionals must undergo years of rigorous training and education to …
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Read MoreThe loss of a baby during pregnancy is not something anyone wants to think about, but it’s a sad reality for many families. If the baby is lost before the 20th week of pregnancy, it’s called a miscarriage. A loss occurring after the 20th week is called a stillbirth. As many as 24,000 babies are …
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