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Some conditions have telltale signs that make them easy to diagnose. Other diseases can be difficult to detect, even for experienced health care providers. Consider getting a second opinion if you or a loved one has symptoms of one of these commonly misdiagnosed...
Three out of every 1,000 babies born in Pennsylvania and across the U.S. are likely to have an injury to their brachial plexus. This network of nerves runs from the spinal cord to the armpit, and its purpose is to control sensation and movement in the upper limb. A...
Certain illnesses, injuries and medical procedures may impair a person’s ability to breathe. If a patient cannot breathe on his or her own, doctors often intubate. This process requires inserting a tube into the individual’s trachea. Then, doctors attach the tube to a...
Many Pennsylvania residents are familiar with conditions that affect women like polycystic ovary syndrome, endometriosis and fibroids. These well-known conditions can cause women excruciating pain. One condition that is just as common but not as well-known is...
Pennsylvania residents depend on medical professionals to correctly diagnose and treat any medical problems they may have. However, doctors, nurses and pharmacists sometimes make mistakes. In fact, the problem is so pervasive that medical errors are the No. 3 most...
Seven million surgical procedures are performed every year in Pennsylvania and the rest of the U.S. In some cases, patients may develop post-operative complications like pneumonia, infections, sepsis, cardiovascular conditions and stroke. Now, a study published in...
Electronic health records are known for their usability issues, which can reduce clinical efficiency and raise the risk for errors, especially those relating to medication. Pennsylvania residents who work in the medical field should know that such issues can have a...
Research has found a link between doctor burnout and significant medical errors. These errors could put patients in Pennsylvania and throughout the country in significant danger. Burnout occurs when a person faces extreme emotional fatigue after spending too much time...
Medical malpractice is devastating for patients. If you are receiving medical care of any kind, you’ll want to cover your bases by being proactive when dealing with doctors and surgeons. After all, medical professionals are not immune to mistakes, and medical errors...
Whether it’s getting you the medications you need or making sure you are treated kindly, it’s important that nurses and doctors do what they need to do to keep you safe and comfortable. Even if you’re not in a hospital, there’s still a risk of medical errors that...