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Tragic Turn: 22-Year-Old Lawyer Dies After Allergic Reaction During Routine CT Scan

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Rio do Sul, Brazil — A medical examination turned tragic for a young lawyer who died after suffering an anaphylactic reaction during a routine CT scan at Alto Vale Regional Hospital on August 20. Leticia Paul, 22, experienced a severe allergic response to a contrast agent administered during the procedure, leading to her demise less than a day later. Paul was undergoing the scan as part of a checkup related to her history of kidney stones when she suddenly went into anaphylactic shock. According to family members, medical staff promptly intubated her and attempted various … Read more

Hospital Faces Unprecedented $120 Million Jury Verdict for Failing to Detect Stroke in Patient’s CT Scan

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MOUNT PLEASANT, New York – In a historic verdict, a hospital located just north of New York City has been ordered to pay $120 million due to the failure of resident physicians to detect signs of a stroke in CT images. The jury deliberated for a day before reaching the largest verdict in Westchester County’s history, according to reports. The attorney representing the patient and his family, Ben Rubinowitz, described the verdict as unprecedented in his 40-year career. The case dates back to November 27, 2018, when William R. Lee, a commercial real estate broker, … Read more