October 27, 2020 AHA Issues Important Reminder to Heart Attack and Stroke Victims Lots of people are nervous about going to the hospital during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, especially for complaints or concerns that are not directly related to the virus. Nerves aside, sometimes a trip to the hospital is just plain necessary. The American Heart Association (AHA) is reminding Americans how important it is to go to … Read More »
September 22, 2020 October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month This October 1st you may start to see lots of people wearing pink. Why? Because October marks the start of Breast Cancer Awareness month, an annual worldwide event that aims to increase support for the awareness, early detection, and treatment of breast cancer. The disease takes the lives of approximately 42,000 women in the U.S. … Read More »
July 9, 2020 Five Common Kinds of Medical Malpractice Claims There are many different kinds of medical malpractice cases, but some of the most common ones are prescription drug errors, surgical (and anesthesia) mistakes, misdiagnoses, birth injuries, and a provider’s failure to treat a patient. Findings from a study by Johns Hopkins indicate that these mistakes are the third-leading cause of death in the United … Read More »
May 15, 2020 Summertime Skin Safety Tips According to the Skin Cancer Foundation (SCF), the incidence rate of skin cancers in the United States has increased by nearly 80% in the last 25 years. Every year, more Americans receive skin cancer diagnoses than all other types of cancer combined. Early detection and medical intervention are some of the most effective tools for … Read More »
May 14, 2020 Preparing For Your Virtual Doctor’s Appointment The world has undergone drastic changes in the past few months because of COVID-19. Many of these changes have to do with how we relate to our new routines, many of which look far different than ever before. There are restrictions in place for many activities as commonplace as grocery shopping, picking up medications, and … Read More »
March 5, 2020 Sepsis Takes More Lives Than Cancer According to a recent study, sepsis kills more people worldwide than cancer. Sepsis is a life-threatening illness caused by the body’s reaction to infection. Without appropriate lab testing, imaging, diagnosis, and immediate medical treatment, sepsis can be – and far too often is – deadly. The study, which was published in the well-known medical journal … Read More »
February 18, 2020 Depressed Doctors More Likely to Make Deadly Mistakes According to a study conducted by researchers at the Michigan Medical School and published by the Journal of the American Medical Association, or JAMA, depressed and distressed doctors are more likely to make medical mistakes and endanger patient’s lives. With at least 250,000 individuals dying from preventable medical errors every year, the data shows how … Read More »
February 5, 2020 How Hospitals Fight Back Against Medical Errors In the United States medical errors are the third leading cause of injury and death. In response to this widespread problem, several hospitals across the country are taking steps towards harm reduction. Different kinds of medical errors can result in serious and fatal injuries to a patient, including the incomplete or inaccurate diagnosis and/or treatment … Read More »
January 25, 2020 Placenta Accreta According to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), placenta accreta is a deadly pregnancy condition that occurs when the placenta grows too deeply into the uterine wall. Despite being regarded as rare, data shows that placenta accreta is actually on the rise. In the 1970s and 80s, the condition occurred at approximately 1 … Read More »
