Recently, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists announced that women can forego cervical cancer screening until they are 21 years of age and, even then, only need screening every 2-3 years. Previously, the...
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Failures To Diagnose Breast Cancer May Increase Following Task Force Recommendations
November 17, 2009
Syracuse radiologist, Stephen Montgomery, M.D., who is also the medical director for Crouse Hospital Breast Health Center, believes that recent Task Force recommendations about mammograms – imaging studies...
Stroke and Heart Attack Associated With Lack of Vitamin D
November 10, 2009
Residents of Syracuse, a city located within Onondaga County in Central New York, and the doctors who care for them, should pay close attention vitamin D levels. A recent study showed a connection between vitamin D, strokes,
Stroke Misdiagnosis In Syracuse
November 6, 2009
Many people under age 50 who present to a hospital emergency room with stroke symptoms are misdiagnosed and do not receive timely treatment. This is because most stroke victims are over age 55. In turn, doctors and
Syracuse Medical Malpractice, Product Liability And Injury Lawyer Named To 2010 Super Lawyers
November 2, 2009
Anthony S. Bottar, senior partner of Bottar Law, PLLC, a law firm based in Syracuse, New York, was re-elected by his peers to the 2010 edition of Super Lawyers – Upstate Edition. Mr. Bottar was 1 of 45 upstate New York...
Loretto Closes Central New York Nursing Homes
September 29, 2009
Loretto announced today that it is closing two Syracuse-area nursing homes over the next two years. The involved homes are Loretto-Oswego and Rosewood Heights. Loretto’s press release did not discuss the motives for the...
Many years ago, thrombolytic therapy was approved for the acute treatment of a stroke. Despite this therapy, very few patients are receiving treatment in time to prevent stroke sequela. There are several explanations for...
Syracuse Hospital Obtains Chest Pain Accreditation
September 15, 2009
St. Joseph’s Hospital Health Center, Syracuse, New York, recently obtained certification as the only accredited chest pain center in Central New York. The certification was issued by the Society of Chest Pain...
Syracuse Doctor Mistakes Result In New York State License Suspension
September 10, 2009
The New York State Department of Health Office of Professional Medical Conduct (“OPMC”) has suspended for thirty days the license of a Syracuse doctor specializing in obstetrics and gynecology. According to OPMC, Dr....
St. Joseph’s Hospital MRSA Infection Not Recorded On Death Certificate
September 4, 2009
According to materials examined by Hearst reporters and graduate students at the Toni Stabile Center for Investigative Journalism, medical professionals are not always truthful on death certificates. Especially so where the...