15
Sep2022
How to Use Information to Improve Health Outcomes
There is no doubt that access to information is at an all-time high. Instead of having to open an encyclopedia or go to a library, we can ask Siri what the weather is like in another country, crowdsource a good restaurant on social media, or google the latest news and politics.
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22
Feb2020
Even with health care systems available, they are not always easy for patients to navigate and get the help the need. Better organization and follow-up appointments can help patients receiving care... Read More
15
Apr2019
Picture the following scenario: you’ve had stomach pain for months and all remedies have failed. Finally, your physician orders an MRI to review detailed images of your organs in order to diagnose what ails you. You get the scan, and then you wait. And then you wait some more... Read More
17
Dec2018
Blood pressure is related to many significant health conditions. For that reason, the American College of Cardiologists (“ACC”) and the American Heart Association (“AHA”) are constantly collecting (and sharing) data on blood pressure and adverse health events. The idea is to further our understanding of the relationship between blood pressure and health, so that better recommendations can be made. Recently, the ACC and AHA jointly published their first new set of comprehensive guidelines since 2003... Read More
22
Aug2018
Even though medicine has made incredible advancements in recent decades, folklore and “old wives’ tales” are still discussed among pregnant... Read More
22
Jul2018
In a recent report published by the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation, or GLAAD, the number of disabled characters in popular television shows is on the rise. In fact, more disabled characters appear on television today... Read More
25
Jun2018
United Kingdom Implements New Program to Reduce Infant Stillbirths and Brain Injuries
At the end of 2017, the United Kingdom announced a new program it will be implementing in hopes of reducing the numbers of stillbirths and newborn brain injuries that are suffered every ... Read More
10
Jan2017
Why Your Baby’s First Test is So Important: The Apgar Test
The Apgar test was first introduced by Dr. Virginia Apgar in 1952. Since that time, it has been used in hospitals throughout the United States to assess a newborn baby’s physical condition at one minute and five minutes after birth. ... Read More
18
Nov2016
Doing Research with “Dr. Google”
You have probably seen the coffee mug floating around the Internet that reads: “Please Do Not Confuse Your Google Search with my Medical Degree.” Although many individuals may chuckle and not give the mug another thought, others find it quite bothersome.
Many doctors, unfortunately, carry this attitude ... Read More
01
Nov2016
Leading Cleveland Medical Malpractice Law Firm Inspires a New Generation of Patient Safety Advocates
Leading Cleveland Medical Malpractice Law Firm Inspires a New Generation of Patient Safety Advocates
The Eisen Law Firm is offering a $1000 scholarship to a graduating high school senior who creates the most exceptional patient safety advocacy video
CLEVELAND, Ohio—The Eisen Law Firm, a prominent medical malpractice law firm, will reward a ... Read More
18
Oct2016
Steps Towards Delivering a Healthy Baby
Pregnancy is an exciting, but often nerve-wracking, time for women, especially if they are first time mothers. The instant a woman announces her pregnancy, friends, family members, and even complete strangers begin bombarding her with advice on what to eat, what to avoid, how much ... Read More
22
Mar2016
The Eisen Law Firm’s medical malpractice lawyers foster advocacy in younger generations through a media production scholarship
Cleveland, OH. — Attorneys at The Eisen Law Firm greatly value honest debate about medical malpractice and patient safety. They also greatly value today’s students, as among those students are tomorrow’s leaders, including ... Read More