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Healthcare
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

US gynecologist charged with sexual abuse and performing unnecessary procedures

A gynecologist was arrested for sexually abusing patients and reusing unsanitary medical devices during unnecessary procedures.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Sham plastic surgeon describes NYC mom's final moments before dying in botched butt implant procedure: 'I panicked'

A sham doctor faces charges after a botched illegal butt-implant removal procedure left a patient brain dead.
NYC parents
fromsilive
1 month ago

Parents say infant son almost died after circumcision at NYC hospital, report says

A newborn suffered severe complications after a circumcision at a New York City hospital, allegedly due to a lack of informed consent regarding risks.
London startup
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Investment banker scarred for life' by laser hair removal sues clinic for 50k

An investment banker is suing for damages after a botched laser hair removal caused permanent scarring.
A legal battle unfolds over claims of informed consent versus negligence in cosmetic procedures.
France news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

French court to sentence former surgeon who abused children for decades

Former surgeon Joel Le Scouarnec faces 20 years prison for sexually abusing hundreds of patients, primarily children under 15.
fromDatabreaches
1 week ago
Healthcare

Texas Doctor Who Falsely Diagnosed Patients as Part of Insurance Fraud Scheme Sentenced to 10 Years' Imprisonment

Healthcare
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

US gynecologist charged with sexual abuse and performing unnecessary procedures

A gynecologist was arrested for sexually abusing patients and reusing unsanitary medical devices during unnecessary procedures.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Sham plastic surgeon describes NYC mom's final moments before dying in botched butt implant procedure: 'I panicked'

A sham doctor faces charges after a botched illegal butt-implant removal procedure left a patient brain dead.
NYC parents
fromsilive
1 month ago

Parents say infant son almost died after circumcision at NYC hospital, report says

A newborn suffered severe complications after a circumcision at a New York City hospital, allegedly due to a lack of informed consent regarding risks.
London startup
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Investment banker scarred for life' by laser hair removal sues clinic for 50k

An investment banker is suing for damages after a botched laser hair removal caused permanent scarring.
A legal battle unfolds over claims of informed consent versus negligence in cosmetic procedures.
France news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

French court to sentence former surgeon who abused children for decades

Former surgeon Joel Le Scouarnec faces 20 years prison for sexually abusing hundreds of patients, primarily children under 15.
fromDatabreaches
1 week ago
Healthcare

Texas Doctor Who Falsely Diagnosed Patients as Part of Insurance Fraud Scheme Sentenced to 10 Years' Imprisonment

more#patient-safety
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

Government promises 'robust' response to children's hip surgeries audit due to be published this week

Today, Fine Gael TD Brian Brennan... warned the audit report could point to "the largest medical malpractice in the history of the State."
SF parents
NYC startup
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

Exclusive | Glamorous maternity start-up backed by Chelsea Clinton sued for negligence: Court docs

Oula, a maternity startup, faces a lawsuit for alleged medical malpractice during childbirth.
#fraud
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

NYC mom injured in botched Queens butt implant removal by sham plastic surgeon dies

A mother died after a botched surgery by a fake doctor in a Queens home clinic.
Law
fromNewsday
2 weeks ago

Lawsuit: Long Islanders conspired with doctors, lawyers to fake accidents

A federal lawsuit reveals a conspiracy among Long Islanders, lawyers, and healthcare providers to fraudulently obtain insurance payouts through staged accidents.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

NYC mom injured in botched Queens butt implant removal by sham plastic surgeon dies

A mother died after a botched surgery by a fake doctor in a Queens home clinic.
Law
fromNewsday
2 weeks ago

Lawsuit: Long Islanders conspired with doctors, lawyers to fake accidents

A federal lawsuit reveals a conspiracy among Long Islanders, lawyers, and healthcare providers to fraudulently obtain insurance payouts through staged accidents.
more#fraud
#neonatal-care
Miscellaneous
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago

Medical experts dispute evidence in Lucy Letby's baby killing conviction

The conviction of Lucy Letby for killing seven infants is being questioned amid claims of flawed evidence and potential miscarriage of justice.
Digital life
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Medical Experts Raise Grave Doubts Over Conviction of Killer Nurse' Lucy Letby

The panel raised significant doubts about the evidence against nurse Lucy Letby, finding no proof of her guilt in the deaths of seven babies.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago

Medical experts dispute evidence in Lucy Letby's baby killing conviction

The conviction of Lucy Letby for killing seven infants is being questioned amid claims of flawed evidence and potential miscarriage of justice.
Digital life
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Medical Experts Raise Grave Doubts Over Conviction of Killer Nurse' Lucy Letby

The panel raised significant doubts about the evidence against nurse Lucy Letby, finding no proof of her guilt in the deaths of seven babies.
more#neonatal-care
SF parents
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

First clinical confirmation that child had corrective hip surgery that wasn't needed, Mary Lou McDonald tells Dail

A concern has emerged regarding unnecessary surgeries performed on children in hospitals, raising fears among parents about the wellbeing of their children.
#sexual-assault
Law
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Michigan doctor who worked with youth hockey teams gets 10 years in prison for sex assault

Zvi Levran sentenced to at least 10 years for sexual assault against youth and adult patients.
Law
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Michigan doctor who worked with youth hockey teams gets 10 years in prison for sex assault

Zvi Levran sentenced to at least 10 years for sexual assault against youth and adult patients.
more#sexual-assault
#lawsuit
Medicine
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Surgery at a UC hospital went shockingly wrong, leading to leg amputation, lawsuit says

Medical neglect can lead to devastating outcomes, as seen in a nurse's husband's amputation after hospital staff ignored treatment requests.
UK news
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago

Influencer sues Harley Street plastic surgeon for 1.7million after 'overly large breast implants ruined career'

Danielle Mansutti is suing her plastic surgeon for $1.7 million, claiming overly large breast implants disfigured her and damaged her career.
Medicine
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Surgery at a UC hospital went shockingly wrong, leading to leg amputation, lawsuit says

Medical neglect can lead to devastating outcomes, as seen in a nurse's husband's amputation after hospital staff ignored treatment requests.
UK news
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago

Influencer sues Harley Street plastic surgeon for 1.7million after 'overly large breast implants ruined career'

Danielle Mansutti is suing her plastic surgeon for $1.7 million, claiming overly large breast implants disfigured her and damaged her career.
more#lawsuit
#cosmetic-surgery
fromQueens Post
1 month ago
NYC parents

Whitestone mom dies weeks after receiving treatment from fake 'doctor' out of Astoria home - Queens Post

fromQueens Post
1 month ago
NYC parents

Whitestone mom dies weeks after receiving treatment from fake 'doctor' out of Astoria home - Queens Post

more#cosmetic-surgery
Miami Marlins
fromMiami Herald
1 month ago

Miami doctor found guilty of prescribing millions of Oxycodone pills sold on streets

Dr. Daniel Alberto Carpman was convicted of conspiring to distribute over 2 million Oxycodone pills, profiting from a pill-mill scheme involving elderly patients.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Walters: In California's Capitol, some political fights span decades

The Capitol's dynamics in 1975 were pretty much what they are today, with influential interests and financial conflicts mirroring the present political landscape.
SF politics
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Phony NYC doctor leaves woman, 31, brain dead after botched attempt to remove butt implants: sources

The victim was rushed by FDNY EMS to Mount Sinai Queens hospital, where she was listed in critical condition. Meanwhile, Hoyos-Foronda got in his car and took off, sources said.
NYC politics
fromESPN.com
2 months ago

Ex-Timbers GK awarded $20M in malpractice lawsuit

It's been a very hard six-and-a-half years, some weeks are better than others, some days are better than others. But it's been very difficult.
LA Dodgers
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more#personal-injury
Cancer
fromMiami Herald
2 months ago

Here are the consequences for an Aventura doctor after he failed to diagnose cancer

Dr. Mark Christ faces penalties for failing to properly diagnose and manage a patient's testicular cancer, impacting both his career and finances.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

Patients of Toronto gynecologist linked to infection risk say they flagged negative experiences years earlier | CBC News

A Toronto gynecologist faced complaints about inadequate hygiene and patient treatment, highlighting systemic issues in response handling.
France news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

French surgeon accused of abusing 299 patients, mostly children, says he did hideous things'

A 74-year-old surgeon, Joel Le Scouarnec, admits to committing heinous sexual abuses against 299 victims, primarily children, during his surgical career.
Social justice
fromMission Local
3 months ago

Forcibly sterilized in California prisons, victims stitch together memorial quilt

Kelli Dillon's experience highlights the trauma of forced sterilization in California prisons, revealing systemic abuses and the need for justice.
Medicine
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

How medical boards often fail patients - and with deadly results

The Ballard Clinic, once a family practice, became a notorious pill mill under Dr. Ballard III, contributing to the opioid crisis.
Medicine
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

Woman from Wales died after gastric sleeve surgery in Turkey, inquest hears

Janet Savage died during gastric sleeve surgery in Turkey due to complications from surgery, highlighting risks associated with overseas cosmetic procedures.
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