Salem MA Personal Injury Law Blog

Our bodies speak to us, so it can be frightening when we suddenly feel extremely ill. In some instances, a severe headache or nausea is merely part of having some sort of virus, like the flu. In other cases, though, the diagnosis can be much more serious. The only way...

One of the great advances of modern medicine is the ability to access personalized medications, formulated and packaged specifically for you an your needs. The possibilities inherent in this type of individualized treatment can be life-giving for thousands of patients...

Cancer is a word that no one in Massachusetts likes to think about. Tragically, though, it is a very real illness that millions of Americans and their families must face. The good news is that with advances in medical technologies, procedures, and medications, cancer...

In addition to what they're commonly designed to treat, many medications have other uses and can help with other conditions. When medications are given that way, it's called off label prescribing. This way of addressing health conditions can be extremely helpful for...

If you are expecting a child, then you may be excited for the journey that awaits you. There is often great anticipation throughout the pregnancy. However, many expecting parents in Massachusetts find themselves concerned about their child's health. This is normal....

When a Massachusetts resident goes to the doctor, an accurate diagnosis is a basic expectation. When a misdiagnosis or a wrong diagnosis is made, severe harm can befall a patient. Typically, doctors are supposed to perform what is known as differential diagnosis. This...

A woman has been taking a common arthritis medication for a few months when she develops a persistent cough that grows worse with time. At first she thinks it's just a cold, then maybe allergies. She consults her doctor, but by then it has progressed. It turned out to...

Sometimes getting your medication right can be a bit of a guessing game for your doctor and pharmacist. They need to balance out the benefits of a drug with potential side effects while dealing with other obstacles that are more patient specific, such as difficulty...

Hospitals and other healthcare providers have long asserted that preventable medical errors are rare, and that they usually have minimal impact on patient health. But is that true? It turns out that the rate of medical errors - including fatal errors - is not easy to...

Anyone who watches television can tell you that there is, seemingly, a medication for just about everything. Although medical professionals have the ability to prescribe drugs that are advertised on television, their arsenal of drugs is much larger. Technological...