MISDIAGNOSIS | February 1, 2024
Hundreds of thousands of patients are misdiagnosed in the United States every single year and researchers call the issue an “urgent public health problem.” In a recent publication in the Journal of the American
MALPRACTICE | January 22, 2024
Investment can lead to innovation. An influx of funds from investors to allow focus on research and expand offerings is generally a good thing, but what happens when those behind
MEDICAL MALPRACTICE | January 9, 2024
A patient is wise to have concerns about an upcoming procedure or treatment for an illness. We are our own best advocates, and it is important to push for the best care possible
CATASTROPHIC INJURIES | January 5, 2024
You may have always thought that if someone escaped a serious car crash with fractures, they were lucky. However, about a fifth of all fractures require multiple surgeries or other treatments.
DIAGNOSTIC ERRORS | January 2, 2024
It is no surprise that children can get seriously ill and suffer major injuries. What may come as a surprise is the sheer volume of pediatric visits to Emergency Departments
CANCER | November 17, 2023
The idea that exercise is important for a cardiovascular and cognitive health is not new, but recent research has provided new information about its cancer-risk-reduction effect,
CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH | November 8, 2023
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the U.S. However, only in recent decades has attention been given to the differences in how the disease (and heart attacks, in particular)
BIRTH INJURIES | October 24, 2023
In 2016, four women from the United States – in the prime of their lives and in peak physical condition – stood together and received gold Olympic medals. By 2023, three of the four
MEDICAL MALPRACTICE | October 10, 2023
While distraction has always existed, the advance of technology into so many aspects of our lives brings cause for concern. While much of the research into distraction looks
CAR ACCIDENTS | October 4, 2023
Crash test dummies have long been used to assess how vehicles and their safety features are likely to protect (or not protect) people in various types of collisions. For most of that time
BIRTH DEFECTS | October 2, 2023
We are our own best advocates when it comes to health care. This is generally true, but we must know where to start. Medical professionals and patients alike need to sort
CANCER | September 27, 2023
Few cancer diagnoses are more devastating than those of childhood cancers. Noticing an unusual lump or swelling in a child, taking a son or daughter in because of increased lethargy
BRAIN DAMAGE | September 22, 2023
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are the most frequent cause of hospitalization in young people and the leading cause of disability and mortality for those ages 1 to 45. Over 100,000 children are
MEDICAL MALPRACTICE | August 10, 2023
Recent advances in artificial intelligence (AI) software have already started shaking up numerous industries. From those in creative professions who worry about protecting their income
WEIGHT LOSS DRUGS | July 27, 2023
Recently, Ozempic and Wegovy have been all over the news for their weight loss effects. They are both brand names for semaglutide but are prescribed under different names
