A patient in another state recently claimed that health care providers did not diagnose his injury in a timely manner. As a result, he has decided to file a medical malpractice lawsuit against the providers. Likewise, a medical provider's failure to diagnose a health condition in West Virginia is grounds for litigation.
Off-highway vehicles deemed dangerous products
Products throughout the United States, including in West Virginia, are typically recalled for one of two reasons: They pose a fire threat or are a choking hazard. Recently recalled recreational off-highway vehicles, RZR XP 1000s, fall under the first category. About 10,000 of these dangerous products have been recalled due to their potential to cause burns.
Gene therapy may benefit spinal cord injury patients
The body responds to injuries to the spinal cord by creating scar issue, thus sealing the spinal wound. However, this also prevents new tissue from being created following a spinal cord injury. Fortunately, researchers have found a high-potential genetic trigger that they could target to enhance how the spinal cord recovers from an injury -- a scientific step that may give hope to spinal cord injury patients in West Virginia and elsewhere.
Heart device may present problems requiring doctor's attention
One of the most frightening things a patient with a pacemaker could hear is that something is wrong with his or her machine. Unfortunately, a heart device and other medical devices can encounter problems that can have adverse effects on a patient in West Virginia. In these situations, the patient may be willing to work with his or her doctor to determine the best course of action to take immediately.
