January 14, 2021 Amputations from Medical Negligence Medical mistakes are a leading cause of disability and death in the United States. They can cause several different types of complications, but in some of the most serious of cases, these avoidable errors lead to the loss of a limb. Medical malpractice is the legal cause of action that the injured individual can take … Read More »
November 25, 2020 Cervical Cancer Risk Nearly 90% Lower in HPV-Vaccinated Individuals Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women globally. It used to be one of the most common causes of cancer-related deaths in the United States, though with an increase in preventive testing (i.e. Pap and human papillomavirus, or HPV, tests) and an HPV vaccine, the numbers have steadily decreased. A Swedish registry … Read More »
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 »
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 »
May 5, 2020 CDC Names Six New COVID-19 Symptoms The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) just issued an important update to its current list of COVID-19 symptoms, adding six new possible signs indicating that someone may be a carrier of the respiratory virus. With more than one million confirmed cases and tens of thousands dead in the United States, critical updates like … 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 »
