medical malpractice
Woman Dies After Unauthorized Surgery Performed by Intoxicated Man Who Learned from YouTube in Uttar Pradesh
Dec 10, 2025 05:53 pm CST
In a shocking case of medical malpractice in Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh, a woman died after two unauthorized individuals performed surgery on her after watching YouTube tutorials. The clinic operator, allegedly intoxicated during the procedure, and his nephew have been charged with causing death by negligence. The illegal clinic, which had been operating for years, has now been sealed by authorities.
Doctor Sentenced for Selling Ketamine to Matthew Perry Called "Friends" Star a "Moron" in Exploitation Case
Dec 04, 2025 10:34 am CST
A Los Angeles doctor, Salvador Plasencia, has been sentenced to 2.5 years in prison for selling ketamine to "Friends" star Matthew Perry before his fatal overdose. Court documents revealed Plasencia called Perry a "moron" who could be exploited for money. The emotional sentencing hearing included tearful statements from Perry's family members, who described the devastating impact of losing the beloved actor known worldwide as Chandler Bing.
Meerut Doctor Uses Household Adhesive on Toddler's Facial Wound: Medical Negligence Investigation Launched
Nov 20, 2025 11:00 pm CST
A disturbing case of potential medical malpractice has emerged from Meerut, where a physician allegedly used Fevikwik adhesive instead of proper stitches to treat a 2.5-year-old boy's facial wound near his eye. The family has filed a formal complaint after a second hospital spent hours removing the glue before properly suturing the injury, with medical authorities now investigating the dangerous incident.
German Palliative Care Nurse Sentenced to Life for Murdering 10 Patients to Reduce Workload
Nov 07, 2025 02:09 am CST
A German court has sentenced a palliative care nurse to life imprisonment after being found guilty of murdering 10 patients and attempting to kill 27 others between December 2023 and May 2024. The unnamed nurse administered lethal doses of morphine and midazolam to elderly patients during night shifts to reduce his workload, demonstrating a profound lack of empathy that led prosecutors to describe him as acting like a "master of life and death."
Woman Dies After Surgical Bandage Left Inside During C-Section: Medical Negligence Investigation Launched
Oct 23, 2025 03:02 am CST
A 26-year-old mother in Dehradun died from infection after doctors allegedly left a bandage inside her abdomen during cesarean delivery. Following complaint from her husband, officials have launched an investigation into the medical negligence case that occurred at a private hospital. The woman experienced severe pain after surgery and was later diagnosed with a serious infection at another facility, where the forgotten surgical material was discovered.
Newborn Faces Hand Amputation After Medical Negligence at Greater Noida Hospital
Oct 22, 2025 10:50 pm CST
A tragic case of alleged medical negligence at Gopal nursing home in Greater Noida has left a newborn facing hand amputation after receiving an incorrect injection. Despite family complaints about visible deterioration, the infant was transferred between multiple hospitals as her condition worsened. The father has filed a police complaint while authorities have requested an official investigation from the Chief Medical Officer.
Deadly Cough Syrup Tragedy: 16 Children Die from Diethylene Glycol Poisoning in India
Oct 06, 2025 03:13 pm CST
A contaminated cough syrup containing diethylene glycol has claimed the lives of 16 children in Madhya Pradesh, India. Families sought treatment for minor respiratory symptoms only to watch their children develop kidney failure and die within days. The tragedy has exposed critical flaws in India's pharmaceutical safety systems, with authorities belatedly banning the toxic medication while devastated families demand justice instead of compensation.