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- How an Overdiagnosis Can Harm a Patient
May 12, 2017
Read MoreYou’ve likely heard of a misdiagnosis. This occurs when a doctor mistakenly diagnoses an illness. An underdiagnosis is different from a misdiagnosis. It happens when doctors diagnose a disease less often than it’s actually present. An overdiagnosis, however, occurs when a doctor diagnoses a disease, but the disease will never present symptoms or result in […]
- 8 Common Types of Surgical Malpractice
May 11, 2017
Read MoreSurgical malpractice is still a risk: Don’t let modern technology fool you. While “laser surgery” implies precision and “outpatient surgery” sounds easy, surgical malpractice hasn’t gone away. Surgeons still make mistakes: sometimes, deadly mistakes. A Johns Hopkins study showed that medical mistakes, ranging from medication errors to surgical complications, are now the number three cause […]
- The Most Misdiagnosed Medical Conditions
May 05, 2017
Read MoreNothing less than 100% accuracy: That’s what you expect from your doctor’s diagnosis. But is 100% accuracy realistic? Look at these statistics reported in The Washington Post: Patients with serious conditions are misdiagnosed more than 20% of the time. An incorrect or late diagnosis is not uncommon. Chances are you’ll receive a misdiagnosis at least […]
- 10 Important Signs That Someone May Have a Concussion
May 04, 2017
Read MoreDon’t let anyone call your concussion a “mild injury.” That degrades the pain you’re feeling and the impairments you’re suffering: your headaches, your concentration problems, your loss of memory, and your impaired judgment and balance. Let’s call your concussion what it really is: a traumatic brain injury. “Traumatic brain injury” is a better description. It […]
- Pedestrian Killed in Car Accident Outside Heinz Hall
April 20, 2017
Read MoreTwo male pedestrians were struck down on Liberty Avenue and Sixth Street by a taxicab, according to officials. A witness stated that a taxi driver struck down the pedestrians, killing one, after losing control of the vehicle at about 8:45p.m. The killed pedestrian was identified as a 55-year-old resident of Carnegie. According to the Allegheny […]
- 47-Year-Old Woman Killed in Westmoreland County Car Crash
April 19, 2017
Read MoreState police say a three-vehicle car crash resulted in the death of a Salem resident The crash reportedly took place south of Forbes road on Route 819 around 1:30 PM. The victim has been identified as a 47-year-old Salem resident. According to local authorities, she was driving an SUV when she crossed the centerline of […]
- Breast Cancer Treatment Knowledge Lacking Among Woman With Breast Cancer
April 05, 2017
Read MoreBreast Cancer Treatment Knowledge Lacking Among Woman With Breast Cancer A recent study of 1,132 breast cancer patients done at the University of Michigan shows that many women poorly understand the risks and benefits of breast cancer treatment options The author of the study Dr. Sarah Hawley stated that the information may be delivered to […]
- Errors At Doctors Offices
April 03, 2017
Read MoreErrors at Pittsburgh Doctors’ Offices A recent study on errors in doctor’s offices showed that 60% of the errors found were related to reporting test results to the doctor. The study sponsored by the American Academy of Family Physicians and the U.S. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality also reports that 18% of the errors […]
- Vitamins Dont Prevent Heart Disease
March 30, 2017
Read MoreVitamins Don’t Prevent Heart Disease Vitamins C and E — pills taken by millions of Americans — do nothing to prevent heart disease in men, one of the largest and longest studies of these supplements has found.Vitamin E even appeared to raise the risk of bleeding strokes, a danger seen in at least one […]
- Pregnant Women In Rural Area At Increased Risk Of Preeclampsia
March 25, 2017
Read MorePregnant Women in Rural Area at Increased Risk of Preeclampsia A recent study shows that pregnant women who live in rural areas are at a 56% increased risk to develop preeclampsia and other pregnancy induced hypertensive disorders. Preeclampsia causes a rapid increase in blood pressure. Some other signs of preeclampsia include right upper quadrant pain, […]