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  June 15, 2018

  Surgical errors can often be prevented and must be addressed

  Patients who go into the hospital or an outpatient facility for surgery entrust their care to people whom they believe are competent. They don't expect that they will be harmed during the surgery. Unfortunately, people can suffer serious injuries and might even die due to errors in the surgical suite. Many things can go wrong in the operating room. It is...

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  June 14, 2018

  Mistakes with diagnosing patients can put them in harm’s way

  Patients who go to the doctor expect that they will get an accurate diagnosis. Unfortunately, this doesn't always happen. One study that was published in the Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice shows that more than 20 percent of people who have a serious medical condition was initially misdiagnosed. This means that there are patients who aren't getting the treatment...

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  June 6, 2018

  How can a mild brain injury ruin relationships?

  After victims suffer a mild brain injury, they may not realize for some time that they actually face a serious recovery. Unlike many other injuries, mild brain injuries may not begin causing problems for days or even weeks after the injury occurs, making them difficult to diagnose and treat, often until the victim suffers significant avoidable losses. In great part,...

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  June 1, 2018

  Study finds doctors failing to diagnose serious eye condition

  Pennsylvania residents who are 50 years or older are at risk for age-related macular degeneration, a condition that causes a loss of central vision. However, a study published in the JAMA Ophthalmology found that about 25 percent of cases were not diagnosed by trained eye care professionals. Failing to properly diagnose AMD could be problematic, especially as the baby boomer...

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  May 18, 2018

  Your injury could mean a very long recovery

  In the immediate aftermath of a serious injury, it is not always easy to take stock of the many ways that your recovery may impact your life. Building a fair injury claim depends not only on providing clear documentation of the medical costs the injury incurs, but also the many other areas that suffer because of the injury. This often...

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  May 17, 2018

  Study of mitochondrial disease describes “diagnostic odyssey”

  A new report published in Neurology Genetics has shown that patients with mitochondrial diseases see an average of eight different physicians before they're even diagnosed. This "diagnostic odyssey" is something that residents of Pennsylvania will want to know more about if they suspect that they're suffering from a mitochondrial disease. Researchers at Columbia University Irving Medical Center created a 25-item...

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  May 4, 2018

  Could a drug error happen before or after surgery? Absolutely

  Are you scheduled for surgery in the near future? Are you concerned about the procedure, but realize that it's essential for your health? You're sure to have many questions on your mind, but you also know that you have to put your faith in your medical team in order to get your health back in order. It's easy to believe...

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  April 30, 2018

  Study: mobile apps may help lower misdiagnoses

  One of the primary causes of medical malpractice injury in Pennsylvania is misdiagnosis and miscommunication. It's not uncommon for doctors to correctly diagnose a condition but for wires to get crossed between the diagnosis and the actual treatment administered. In a recent study, some researchers concluded that mobile apps can improve accuracy in test ordering and diagnosis among doctors. The...

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  April 20, 2018

  Medical mistakes that can happen during surgery

  Every year, patients throughout Pennsylvania and the rest of the U.S. are the victims of medical mistakes. Many different medical errors can happen, resulting in serious injuries or fatalities. For example, some people are accidentally given doses of medications that are much too high. This may result in overdoses and potential death. Others are given the wrong blood, causing a...

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  April 19, 2018

  Traumatic brain injuries may take time to show symptoms

  With the majority of serious injuries, you know right away that there is something wrong. Broken bones, for example, can cause excruciating pain or may even leave a limb unable to support any weight. Spinal cord injuries could immediately impact your ability to use your lower body. Cuts and penetrating wounds will produce extreme pain, as well as bleeding. Traumatic...

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