Chronic kidney disease happens when the kidneys sustain damage and can no longer function properly. Certain individuals have a higher risk of kidney disease depending on genetics and lifestyle. Understand the risk factors for kidney disease to be proactive about your...
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About half the people with kidney disease and diabetes don’t know
Problems with your kidneys can cause a broad range of symptoms, including dry, itchy skin, bloating or water retention in the lower body, feelings of exhaustion or sleepiness, frequent urination, bloody or foamy urine, puffy eyes, nausea or lack of appetite, and even...
John Pratt Interviewed on Telemundo’s Un Nuevo Dia
On December 30, John Pratt was interviewed on Telemundo's Un Nuevo Dia news/variety daily show. To view the interview, click here.
When ICE comes looking for you
Miami is a battleground in the war on immigrants. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) – known as “la Migra” in Spanish – has the region in its sights. Immigrants and their families have rights under the U.S. Constitution. ICE does not want you to know this....
May I bail out an unregistered immigrant from detention?
The immigration detention facilities host numerous immigrants that are eligible for an immigration bond. Placing a bond means giving an amount of money that you will receive back if they show up at court and the U.S. Immigration authorities on specific dates. ...
Medical malpractice and brain damage
Victims of medical malpractice may experience a number of problems in their daily lives, from physical pain that will not go away to depression and financial hardships brought on by a medical professional's negligence. Sometimes, these challenges can last for the rest...
Signs you should seek a second medical opinion
Do you have a medical issue that persists or worsens without resolution, even after seeing your doctor? According to data published by the Annals of Internal Medicine, the average primary care visit lasts just 15 minutes, in which just eight minutes is spent in...
The four D’s of medical malpractice
Medical malpractice, or otherwise called, medical negligence, is an incident that can deliver life-altering and possibly life-ending circumstances. Filed lawsuits against the doctor or hospital’s negligence can lead to substantial payouts. It’s very tough to prove...
Acute kidney injury misdiagnosis can cause dangerous consequences
Receiving a diagnosis of kidney injury in Florida can be devastating for a patient. However, it may be even worse to learn that it was completely misdiagnosed based on inaccurate diagnosis methods. An initial diagnosis may take several days to a week to properly...
What is a medical error?
Doctors must go through a tedious amount of training, education and testing to work in the profession. They have a very huge responsibility to every patient they treat. Mistakes are something that should never happen in the medical field, yet medical errors occur...